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Library News from South Country Library April 18, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, Our budget passed! Thank you very much for your support. The library building will be closed for construction on April 29 and May 1 - 5. We will still have select services available -- click here for details. |
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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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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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Rise Life Services Thursday, April 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Rise Life Services provides safe, humane and supportive environments for individuals living with mental and/or physical disabilities. |
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National Library Week is April 24 - 28 We have used our 3D Printer to print our logo, Sandy the Seagull, and have hidden them around the library. Find all nine to enter the raffle for a prize. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Make Us Laugh Contest Earth Day story & craft Storycraft for Littles The Lorax story & craft May In-Person Programs Registration opens 5/1 Spanish English Storytime and more! Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits Paper Parrot Craft Salsa Garden Frog Craft 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kids Birthdays |
Book Covers Volunteer: Community Clean-Up YA Book Discussion Story Thieves by James Riley 100 Books Before Graduation Brainfuse HelpNow Live Tutoring & More |
Thursday Movies Women Talking A Man Called Otto Defensive Driving Forgotten Founders: People of Color in Long Island History Friends & Family CPR @ Bellport Village Community Center 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 Only print-on-demand passes will be available while the library building is closed. |
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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: Julie M won Finish the Lyric and Dadoo won Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? |
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* Attention: This is our final pair of trivia games. * Thanks for playing with us since we started three years ago -- it's been a lot of fun! |
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Open April 18 - 20 Movie Villains See if you can name these big-screen bad guys from just a photo. |
Open April 25 - 27 Who Said That? Can you name the movie characters who said these memorable lines? |
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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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