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Library News from South Country Library December 27, 2022 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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(Las traducciones son de Google.)
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Hello South Country Community, Your South Country Library card just got even more valuable, because now you can get a discount at local businesses just by showing your card. Click here to view the participating businesses, and don't forget your card when you head out! |
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The Library will close at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 31, and will reopen at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 3. Happy New Year to all and best wishes for 2023! ~ South Country Library |
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Supplies are still low in our Give or Take Food Pantry Please help us help your neighbors in need. We will very gratefully accept donations in the bin in our lobby of non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!
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Our Give or Take Food Pantry provides food items for those in need, in the lobby anytime the library is open.
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Museum Passes & Discount Tickets
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The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC. We also provide access to discounted tickets to Long Island Aquarium & the Bronx Zoo.
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NEW: We now have print-on-demand passes for the The Long Island Museum of Art, History, and Carriages, the Guggenheim Museum, and Sands Point Preserve. Click here and use the drop-down menu to choose these or other destinations.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Contests Starting January 3: Winter Reading Challenge, Penguin Scavenger Hunt January In-Person Programs registration begins 1/3 Start with Art, Coding without Computers, Parent Child Workshop,and more! January Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Puffy Penguin Craft, Coffee Filter Snowflake, Snowflake Scratch Design, and more!
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100 Books Before Graduation Book BoxNew Beginnings Monthly Raffle Famous Pets Craft Kit: Grow Your Own Crystals Community Service: Bookmarks for Homebound
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Thursday Movies The Woman King The Good House Knit & Crochet Circle Guided Meditation Exercise Programs Candy Making Kit Enrichment Programs for adults with special needs In-Person: Puzzles Jan. Kit: Snowflakes Feb. Kit: Heart Art Conversation Skills for English Learners
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Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Bee bee won Holiday Traditions and Daddoo won Winter!
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Open December 27 - 29 Name that Tune: 2022 Can you name these songs from just a few seconds of music?
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Open January 3 - 5 2022 Test your general knowledge about the past year.
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
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Social Work Services Holiday Notice: Our social work interns are on break. They will resume their normal hours starting Monday, January 9.
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Do you, or does a friend, need help finding resources to regain stability in life? Angie and Kate are our social work interns from Stony Brook University. They can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more.
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Mondays 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Angie Ghanie aghanie@sctylib.org Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 PM Kate Bollman kbollman@sctylib.org Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
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To make an appointment, email one of our interns (emails and days/times are above-right) or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
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Passport Services We serve first-time applicants, minor applicants, adult applicants whose most recent passport was issued as a minor, and applicants who have lost their passports.
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Hours are by appointment only. You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1. Our service cannot renew a passport. Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.
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The Library has a Notary Public Available Tuesdays through Thursdays by appointment. Call (631) 286-0818 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment. Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
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Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
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from South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet.
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
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