|
|
|
|
Library News from South Country Library February 21, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
|
(Las traducciones son de Google.) |
|
Hello South Country Community, Looking for more? Our March-April Newsletter will be mailed out tomorrow -- click here to view it online. Many upcoming programs open registration tomorrow; others open March 1. To all who celebrate, happy Mardi Gras and warm wishes this Ash Wednesday. ~ South Country Library |
|
|
|
Seed Starting Kit
Pickup begins Monday, March 20 This Mini Greenhouse Germination Kit includes 6 cells prefilled with organic soil, a drip tray, and a humidity dome. Visit our Seed Library to choose your seeds. South Country cardholders only; limit one per household. |
|
511NY Rideshare Thursday, February 23, 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
|
- 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.
|
|
|
|
|
Save the Date! Thursday, March 16, 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
|
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! |
|
|
|
 Bethpage VITA: FSA Tax PrepTuesdays, March 21 OR April 4, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tax Department employees guide you step-by-step as you e-file your own income tax return using secure online tax software at no cost. You qualify if you earned $73,000 or less in 2022. |
|
Must have basic computer skills. Bring a personal internet-capable device (smartphone or tablet) with access to your active email account. This Facilitated Self Assistance is offered in cooperation with Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Limited appointments -- South Country Library cardholders only. Registration begins Wednesday, March 1, at 9:30 AM. Come to the Reference Desk or call (631) 286-0818 x1. You will register for a time slot between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, for March 21 or April 4. |
|
The ALA has announced the 2023 Youth Media Award Winners! |
|
|
|
|
Vote for our next Outdoor Movie, which we will show on Friday, May 19, at the South Country Ambulance Company. Choose from three classic baseball films: The Sandlot, Field of Dreams, and A League of Their Own. Voting ends Thursday, March 30. Winner announced on March 31. |
|
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
|
Winter Reading Challenge Guess How Many Crayon Scavenger Hunt February In-Person Programs March In-Person Programs Registration opens 3/1 Animal Adaptations (real live animals!) and more Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Lucky Gnomes, Rainbow, and more Teacher Collection 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Free Downloadables Kids Birthdays |
February Raffle Presidents March Raffle Nintendo Characters March Book Box Video Games Community Service Bookmarks for Homebound Patrons Seed Sorting Diamond Painting Craft Kit 100 Books Before Graduation Brainfuse HelpNow Live Tutoring & More |
Thursday Movies Black Adam Armageddon Time Keychain Craft Long Island Owls Acoustic Jam Knit & Crochet Circle Computer & Smartphone Class ESOL Resources Enrichment Programs for adults with special needs In-Person: Sensory Movie March Kit: Planet April Kit: Crystals |
|
Museum Passes & Discount Tickets |
|
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. |
|
|
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. |
|
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! |
|
|
When stocked, our Give or Take Food Pantry provides food items for those in need, in the lobby anytime the library is open. |
|
|
|
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. |
|
Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: daley won Pop Culture Fact or Fiction and Julie M won Famous Couples! |
|
Open February 21 - 23 Finish the Movie Title Can you finish the titles of these popular movies? |
Open February 28 - March 2 Name that Tune: Black History Month Can you name the tune from a few seconds of music? |
|
Each game is available to the first twenty participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day. |
|
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! |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers |
|
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. |
|
Each service provides live virtual assistance every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required. |
|
from South Country Library |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
|
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library. |
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|