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Library News from South Country Library March 21, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS |
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Thursday Movies in the Library Community Room downstairs at 2:00 PM. Cookies will be available. |
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Thursday, March 23 2022, Action/Adventure Rated PG-13, 2h 41m |
 Thursday, March 302022, Drama/Coming-of-Age Rated PG-13, 2h 31m |
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Native Gardens in Suburbia
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Learn to design landscapes with native plants for dynamic gardens in touch with the natural world. Sue Avery of Nature’s Edge Gardens presents. Register here. |
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Sustainable Pollinator Garden Plan Monday, April 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Bring information about your space – is it sunny or shady, is it wet or dry or irrigated, flat or on a slope, clay or sandy soil? Go home with a plan for a responsible native plant garden that will use water wisely and feed many types of pollinators. Presented by ReWild Long Island. |
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Women’s History: Deborah Read Franklin Book Discussion & Lecture Thursday, March 30, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Stories like that of Deborah Franklin help us to imagine women’s lives in history, recognize their contributions, and examine obstacles that obscure women's history. Franklin's story is told in Nancy Rubin Stuart's 2022 book Poor Richard's Women: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women behind the Founding Fathers. |
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Click here to register. You may borrow a copy of the book at the Reference Desk, and join us in person to discuss it at 6:30. At 7:00 PM, historian JoAnn Tufo will join us via Zoom to share her knowledge of Mrs. Franklin, whom she has researched and portrayed in character for much of her career. Light refreshments will be served. Those attending online (skipping the book discussion) will receive the Zoom link on the day of the program. |
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Bingo
Final Friday of the Month, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with this friendly game of chance –- and the chance to win fun prizes. Register for one or both dates: March 31 April 28 |
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Defensive Driving
Wednesday, April 5 OR Saturday, April 22
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Course completion entitles you to a 10% discount on vehicle liability, personal injury protection, and collision insurance for three years; and a reduction of up to 4 points on your driving record every 18 months.The fee is $30, due at registration. Register at the Reference Desk with a check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council. |
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Manejo Defensivo de Habla Hispana Sábado, 1 de abril, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM La finalización del curso le da derecho a un 10% de descuento en responsabilidad civil del vehículo, protección contra lesiones personales y seguro de colisión durante tres años; y una reducción de hasta 4 puntos en tu historial de manejo cada 18 meses. La tarifa es de $30, a pagar en el momento de la inscripción. Regístrese en el mostrador de referencia con un cheque o giro postal a nombre de Empire Safety Council. |
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Books & Bagels Book discussions with complimentary bagels, coffee, & tea. |
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The Long Island Reads pick for 2023: A Speck in the Sea A Story of Survival and Rescue by John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski Saturday, April 8 10:00 - 11:00 AM Registrants receive a copy of the book to keep! As of this email, there are 2 seats left. |
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Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Saturday, May 6 10:00 - 11:00 AM Standard & large print copies will be available to borrow at the Reference Desk. |
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Want to know the next titles on the list for our book discussions? |
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Knit and Crochet Circle
Saturday, April 8, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bring your knitting, crochet work, sewing, or other fiber arts project. Work on and chat about your current projects with fellow enthusiasts. This is not an instructional program. All are welcome. No registration required. |
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Call for Volunteers
Saturday, April 15, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
If you have practical skills and want to help empower people to save money and reduce waste, please volunteer for our upcoming Repair Café. Volunteers may bring the tools they wish to use. Refreshments provided, including deli lunch for volunteers. Laurie Farber of Repair Café Long Island will contact volunteers with more information.
(Times include set-up and clean-up) |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners Every Thursday through April 27, 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
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Practice your English conversation skills and improve vocabulary and grammar. For all English learning levels. |
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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs |
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Registration begins the first of the prior month. To register, call or stop by Reference with your library card. Kits are available for pickup from the first day to the last day of each month (except holidays). |
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March Kit: Tea Light Planet Use a ping pong ball, paint, and a tea light to make your very own planet. |
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April Kit: Epsom Salt Crystals Use Epsom salt, food dye, and hot water to create these sparkly crystals. |
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Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
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No registration required. Please sign in at each session. |
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SMART Recovery® Group Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support. For people age 18+. Anonymous; no registration. Click here for more information. |
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, 1:00 - 2:30 PM in Study Room A in the Reference Area Join our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, presented by Family & Children's Association and Parker Jewish Institute’s Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands, for caregivers of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Meetings provide individuals caring for someone with either disease opportunities to meet with other caregivers, participate in educational programs, and have questions answered about their loved one's care. |
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Upcoming Dates: 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28, |
9/11, 9/25, closed 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11. |
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Registration is required: Call (516) 292-1300 ext. 2264 or email randerson@fcali.org Funded by NYS Department of Health |
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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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Patchogue-Medford 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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