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Library News from South Country Library May 16, 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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Computer & Smartphone Class
Alternate Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Basic skills. Click the links below to register for individual classes.
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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, May 18 2022, Family & Faith/Drama Rated PG-13, 1h 45m |
Thursday, May 25 2022, Horror/Sci-Fi Rated PG-13, 1h 42m |
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Defensive Driving
Saturday, May 20, OR Wednesday, May 31, 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. |
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Manejo Defensivo de Habla Hispana
Sábado, 3 de Junio, 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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DIY Natural Cleaners (virtual via Zoom)
Monday, May 22, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Learn why it is important to eliminate toxic chemicals from your home and how to replace them with effective non-toxic cleaning products. You will learn how to use basic household items such as baking soda, peroxide, vinegar and essential oils to create safer cleaning products. |
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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: |
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Intro to Cricut
Friday, May 26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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Composting
Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Plants will thrive in your organic garden when you invest in a well thought out composting process. Topics will include local resources, how to build bins, ingredients to add, minerals, worms, and compost tea. Renato Stafford instructs. Click here to register. |
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Don't miss the next class by Renato Stafford: |
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Community Acoustic Jam Thursday, June 1, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Bellport.com Acoustic Jam returns. Musicians (acoustic, beginner to pro), and audience play, sing, or just listen. Genre varies with attendees: Folk, bluegrass, country, blues, light rock, or other. No registration required. Kids welcome. |
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Job Readiness Workshop
Monday, June 5, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The Suffolk County Dept. of Labor presents this workshop for landing and keeping a job. Topics includes:
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- A brief overview of the services provided by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs
- Tips for writing an effective résumé
- Tips for giving a great job interview
- Professional attire for an interview
- The elevator pitch & mock interviews
- Professional conduct in the workplace
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South Country Library Job Fair Tuesday, June 6, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Are you looking for a job? The Suffolk County Department of Labor has invited 15 employers to the library to speak with job-seekers. Stop by to learn about the many available job opportunities available in Suffolk County departments, senior/home care organizations, and more. |
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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 these caregivers opportunities to meet with others, participate in educational programs, and have questions answered about their loved one's care. |
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Upcoming Dates: 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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English for Speakers of Other Languages |
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English Class Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM May 22, June 5, 12, 26 (no class May 29 or June 19) Free weekly class for English learners. |
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Classes will focus on practicing to speak, to read, and to write English. All skill levels welcome. In partnership with Brookhaven Free Library. |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners Thursdays, May 25, June 8 & 22, 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 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). May Kit: Tissue Paper Suncatcher Add some color to your window using colored tissue paper. (as of this email, there is 1 kit left) |
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June Kit: Seashell Sand Painting Create a beach-themed piece of art using glue, sand, and shells. Open for registration -- call or stop by Reference with your library card. Available for pickup starting June 1. |
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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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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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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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