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Library News from South Country Library February 7, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, We will be closed on Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day. Don't miss next Friday's concert -- details below! ~ South Country Library |
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Community Development Corporation of Long Island Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDCLI provides solutions for affordable housing and home improvements. They will be available in the main corridor of the library to discuss their programs, which include: |
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- Weatherization
- Long Island Home Improvement
- RESTORE
- Access to Homes
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Indoor Concert Rhonda Denét: From Jazz to Soul Friday, February 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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"From Jazz to Soul" is a musical journey from the era when the “First Lady Of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald, graced the stage to when the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, ruled the airwaves. In addition to Ella and Aretha, this showcase pays tribute to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, and Gladys Knight and more. Through the music, the magic, and the message, there is bound to be something for everyone! |
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511NY Rideshare Thursday, February 23, 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
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- Helping people find carpools and save money on gas.
- The Guaranteed Ride Home program for those who already use transit or carpool.
- Trip planning assistance.
- Advice on the most efficient travel options.
- Vanpool formation & technical assistance.
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The ALA has announced the 2023 Youth Media Award Winners! |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Winter Reading Challenge Guess How Many February In-Person Programs Baby Start & more Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Heart Magnet Kit & more Brainfuse HelpNow Live Tutoring & More Browsing Our Picture Books Developmental Milestones 1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
February Raffle U.S. Presidents Sports Community Service Bookmarks for Homebound Teen Advisory Group Take-Home Craft Kit Flower Bracelet In-Person Craft Pom Pom Sushi YA Book Discussion Flirting with Fate 100 Books Before Graduation |
Thursday Movies The Banshees of Inisherin Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend Guided Meditation Explore African-American Ancestry Books & Bagels Deacon King Kong The Wife Upstairs ESOL Resources Enrichment Kits for adults with special needs Game Day Wednesday Mah-Jongg & Canasta |
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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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Sign Up to be a Literacy Volunteer!
Are you interested in helping someone learn to read and write English? The Library is looking for volunteers with instructional experience who would like to open countless doors for someone else by offering the gift of literacy. Interested persons should complete this application and contact Jack in the Reference Department at 631-286-0818 ext 1. |
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Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Sawduststeve won The '70s and Nancy won Famous Paintings! |
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Open February 7 - 9 Pop Culture Fact or Fiction Is each statement fact or fiction? |
Open February 14 - 16 Famous Couples Can you name these famous couples? |
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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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Save the Date! Thursday, March 16, 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
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In partnership with the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, the library will host multiple organizations in our main corridor, providing information on SNAP benefits and nutrition help, aid to the developmentally disabled, housing assistance, mental and behavioral health services, and more! Feel free to stop by and meet with them. |
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Get a discount at local businesses by showing your South Country Library card. and don't forget your card when you head out the door! |
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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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Passport Services by Appointment 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. |
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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Appointments are available during the times specified above. Call the library at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1, or email a specific intern at their email address above. |
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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. |
 Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning. |
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Each service provides 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 |
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. |
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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