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Library News
from South Country Library
June 13, 2023
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Registration for our Summer Reading Clubs begins in-person at the library on Monday, June 26. Click below for details:
 
Adult Summer Reading Club
 
Young Adult Summer Reading Club:
Explore the Possibilities
 
Children's Summer Reading Club:
Buggy for Books
 
We will be closed Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19 for Father's Day and Juneteenth. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:30 AM.
 
Happy Summer!
 
~ South Country Library
 
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.
 
 
LGBT Network
Thursday, June 15, 2:00 - 5:00 PM


The LGBT Network is a home and voice for LGBT people, their families, and support systems in Long Island and Queens. Their centers help LGBT people be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world.
View the event flyer here.
 
 
 
Child-ID Card from Operation SAFE CHILD
Monday, June 26, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM


34% of U.S. parents do not know their child’s exact height, weight, and eye color. When a child is missing, time can be the biggest factor in finding them. You can greatly assist law enforcement to respond quickly, in the event of a disappearance, by providing detailed information about your child, and up-to-date-photographs. The card is made in less than ten minutes and can be carried in the parent’s wallet or pocketbook.
 
This event is in partnership with Assemblyman Joe DeStefano's office and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office.
 
 
 
on display in our gallery for the month of June
 
Blood Drive
 
Friday, July 7
1:00 - 7:00 PM
 
at the library
in our downstairs
community room
Blood donors:
Healthy, age 17-75
(16 and 76+ with written consent),
and weigh at least 110 lbs.
 
Eligibility questions?
Call 1-800-688-0900.
Appointments preferred, walk-ins OK.
Blood donors receive two tickets to a Mets baseball game.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
June Contest:
Ants Go Marching
 
June In-Person Programs
Summer Solstice Painting
Insect Camouflage
and more!
 
Take-Home
Craft & Activity Kits
Visor Decorating
Summer Sun Craft
and more!
 
Registration for July
In-Person Programs
begins Saturday 7/1
 
More free craft kits every Saturday
 
TEENS
 
June Raffle
Movie Snacks
 
June Book Box
Movies
 
Teen Garden Volunteers
 
Pizza and a Movie
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
 
100 Books Before Graduation
 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
ADULTS
 
Thursday Movies
Jesus Revolution
80 for Brady
 
Defensive Driving
 
Open Mic Afternoon
 
Classes for English Language Learners

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group
 
Game Day Wednesday
Mah-Jongg & Canasta
 
Enrichment Kits
June: Beach Art
July: Magic Bookmarks
 
 
Have you checked out our Seed Library?
Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit
from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.
Learn more here.
Museum Passes & Discount Tickets
The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC.
We also provide access to discounted tickets to the Long Island Aquarium, the Bronx Zoo, and Splish Splash Water Park.
Click here to learn more!
NEW print-on-demand passes: the Harbes Barnyard Adventure, and Sagtikos Manor.
 
Passes may be booked 30 days in advance. Click here and use the drop-down menu to choose these or other destinations.

 
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.
 
 
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!
 
 
Renew or Apply for a New Library Card on Our Website
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.

 
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.
 

 
The Library has a Notary Public
Available Mondays through Fridays (subject to change).
Please call (631) 286-0818 for more information.
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 
Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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.
Each service provides live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to or to recertify the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
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