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Library News from South Country Library April 4, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, The Young Adult and Children's Departments have begun monthly programs for tweens in grades 4 - 7. April's program is a Taste Test Challenge. Teens: the annual Authors Unlimited program is coming up soon. Sign up to hear from YA authors and earn community service hours. The Library will be closed April 9 for Easter Sunday. |
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We hope your Spring has sprouted with color and life. |
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Thanks to all who brought in their old holiday string lights! We collected a whopping 150 lbs of faulty lights, which we sold to a regional recycling facility -- the proceeds will go towards future Library of Things items. We also collected 50 lbs of working or near-working lights, which we repaired, repackaged, and donated to local thrift stores. |
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Thursday, April 6, Stop by from 1:00 - 4:00 PM Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the Children's Department to answer your dental questions. Free, no registration. |
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Help in the Hall These organizations will be in the library's main hall to promote their programs and services. Stop by to see how they can help you. |
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511NY Rideshare Thursday, April 6, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 511NY Rideshare is New York's home for transportation information and alternatives to driving alone. |
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Children's Advocacy Center Monday, April 10, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Children's Advocacy Center is Suffolk County’s front-line responders to abuse and exploitation of children. We provide a prompt, sensitive, interagency response to child abuse so that every child and family can focus on healing. |
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Protect Your Special-Needs Child Legally & Financially with Andrew Cohen, Esq. & Mitch Weisbrot, CLU, ChSNC Tuesday, April 18, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Andrew and Mitch, fathers of children with disabilities, help other parents navigate the confusing and emotional aspects of estate planning, government benefits, trusts, and guardianship. |
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Repair Café Saturday, April 15, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Drop in for a cup of coffee and meet with knowledgeable volunteers who can guide you through the repair of broken items. Reduce waste, save money, and learn repair skills to get more use out of what you own. No registration required. |
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Do you have practical repair skills? Sign up to be a volunteer at this event. Refreshments provided. Click here to learn more. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Make Us Laugh Contest In-Person Programs Board Game Night Earth Day Daisy Taste Test Challenge Tots Night Out and more! Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Pretend Garden Craft and more! More kits available every Saturday 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Free Downloadables |
Taste Test Challenge for Tweens April Raffle Book Covers April Book Box Gardening Drop-In Program: Makey Makey™ Circuits Brainfuse HelpNow Live Tutoring & More |
Thursday Movies Devotion I Wanna Dance with Somebody Senior Advocate Cricut Mugs Knit & Crochet Circle for adults with special needs April: Salt Crystals May: Suncatcher |
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Our Seed Library has Started Discover the joys of gardening and eating your own produce. South Country Library patrons may choose up to three packets per visit, free of charge, from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. |
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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 print-on-demand passes: the Harbes Barnyard Adventure (reopens in May), and Sagtikos Manor (reopens in June). Passes may be booked 30 days in advance. 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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When stocked, 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 an English speaker learn to read and write? 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: Lucas H won Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sharon won Name that Tune: Women's History! |
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Open April 4 - 6 Finish the Lyric You know the tune, but how about the words? |
Open April 11 - 13 Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? |
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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 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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Social Work Services Please note: Friday, May 12 is the final day of Social Work Services for this semester. |
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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 |
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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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