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from South Country Library

April 18, 2023

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org

Thursday Movies

in the Library Community Room downstairs at 2:00 PM.

Cookies will be available.

Thursday, April 20

View the trailer & info here

2022, Drama

Rated PG-13, 1h 44m

Thursday, April 27

View the trailer & info here

2022, Drama/Comedy

Rated PG-13, 2h 6m

Defensive Driving
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

Forgotten Founders: People of Color in LI History
Thursday, April 27, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Meet the founders of the Plain Sight Project, who work to restore the stories of enslaved and free people of color to their essential place in American history starting with the East End of Long Island in the mid-17th century. Click here to register.

Understanding the Financial Numbers of Your Business

Saturday, April 29, 10:00 -11:30 AM. Presented virtually on Zoom.

S.C.O.R.E. presents this workshop for business owners and those thinking of starting a business. Topics include accounting with balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flow statements, key bookkeeping accounts, setting up business finances, financial budgets & forecasts, and tips for good financial management.

Click here to register. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on Friday, April 28.

Friends & Family CPR
Saturday, April 29, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

at the Bellport Village Community Center (4 Bell Street)

This 3-hour course is designed for people who want to learn adult, child and infant CPR skills for their friends and families. There is no test or skills evaluation. This is a non-credentialed, basic CPR course for lay people. Students receive a course completion card with their CPR booklet. Fee: $5. Click here to register.

Wreath Making Kit
Registration begins Monday, May 1.

Pickup begins Thursday, June 1.

Design and construct your own 10” grapevine wreath with artificial white roses and eucalyptus sprays, using floral wire and yellow ribbon.

South Country Card required; Limit one per household.

Conversation Skills for English Learners

Every Thursday through April 27, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Practice your English conversation skills and improve vocabulary and grammar.

For all English learning levels.

Click here to register.

Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs

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).

April Kit:

Epsom Salt

Crystals

May Kit:

Tissue Paper

Suncatcher

Game Day Wednesday

Mah-Jongg

Canasta

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

No registration required. Please sign in at each session.

Support Groups

SMART Recovery® Group

Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Ends May 9. Resumes in the fall, TBA.

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.

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 these caregivers opportunities to meet with others, participate in educational programs, and have questions answered about their loved one's care.

Upcoming Dates:

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.

Registration is required:

Call (516) 292-1300 ext. 2264

or email randerson@fcali.org

Funded by NYS Department of Health

Get a discount at local businesses by

showing your South Country Library card.

Click here to view the participating businesses,

and don't forget your card when you head out the door!

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.

Click here for more information

& to submit an appointment form.

You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1.

Our service cannot renew a passport.

There is a separate process for that by mail.

Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.

Social Work Services

Please note: Friday, May 12 is the final day

of Social Work Services for this semester.

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.

Click here for more information.

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.