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Library News from South Country Library January 10, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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Hello South Country Community, Adults: Take a fresh look at your financial situation -- we have classes coming up for taxes, retirement, and more. The Library will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We hope your 2023 is off to a great start. ~ South Country Library |
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Recycle Your Old Holiday String Lights Now through late-February
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If they're very old or faulty, bring them to our collection bin at the library. We'll send them to a special recycling facility.
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If they are completely working and look great, please donate them to Savers, Salvation Army, or another thrift shop.
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Indoor Concert The Whitman String Quartet Friday, January 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM The Whitman String Quartet will give their first performance at our library, with selections by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, and more, as well as recent works. Registration is required.
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The WSQ is comprised of Stony Brook University doctoral students and graduates. The group has trained under the Philip Setzer and Emerson String Quartets, and are currently featured on concert series hosted by North Shore Pro Musica, Three Village Chamber Players, and more.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Winter Reading Challenge Penguin Scavenger Hunt January In-Person Programs January Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Penguin Paper Roll Craft and more! Do You Know about our Parent Section? Developmental Milestones 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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100 Books Before Graduation Book BoxNew Beginnings Monthly Raffle Famous Pets Community Service Bookmarks for Homebound YA Movie Thor: Love & Thunder Take-Home Craft Kit Grow Your Own Crystals Step-by-Step Instruction Polar Bear Painting Craft Creation Boba Tea Keychain
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Thursday Movies Don't Worry Darling Amsterdam Defensive Driving Strategies for the Tax Year 2022 & Beyond Bingo Book Discussion Bring Your Own Book Game Day Wednesday Mah-Jongg & Canasta Enrichment Kits for adults with special needs January: Snowflakes February: Heart Art Conversation Skills for English Learners
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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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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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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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Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Melly won Name That Tune: 2022 and Sharon won 2022!
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Open January 10 - 12 Classic Movies Test your knowledge of classic movies.
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Open January 17 - 19 Film Soundtracks Listen to these iconic songs and guess what movies they're from.
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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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Get a discount at local businesses by showing your library card. and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
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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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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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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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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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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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