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Library News from South Country Library June 27, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, Our Summer Reading Clubs started yesterday -- stop by the library to sign up! Here are the details for the different programs: Children | Teens | Adults We are now closed on Sundays for the Summer, and we will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. ~ South Country Library  |
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Suffolk County Public Libraries Summer Tour a new county-wide summer program July 1 - August 31 Visit other Suffolk libraries, get as many stamps as you can, and enter to win prizes! |
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Starting on Saturday, July 1, pick up a Suffolk Summer Library Tour booklet from the Children's Department or Reference Desk. Bring the booklet with you to get stamped when you visit any of the listed libraries. You can go to whichever you like, in any order. |
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Discounted round-trip adult tickets are for sale at the Patron Services Desk.
Tickets are $16, valid until to mid-October. Available while our supply lasts. |
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Friday, July 7, 1:00 - 7:00 PM in our downstairs community room Blood donors receive two tickets to a Mets baseball game! (while supplies last) |
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Donors must be healthy, age 17-75 (16 and 76+ with written consent), and weigh at least 110 lbs. Questions? Call 800-688-0900 Walk-ins OK, appointments preferred -- click here or call 800-933-2566 |
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Thursday, July 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in our front parking lot |
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Safely dispose of unwanted medication. All medications must be placed loosely in zip-lock bags. Pills & capsules only - no liquids. Provided by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. |
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Thursday, July 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in our front parking lot |
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Services for adults 18+ • Brief cardiac history
• Blood pressure screening |
• BMI screening
• Health education
• Referrals as needed |
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• Simple blood test for cholesterol and glucose
• Resources for those without insurance Provided by the Catholic Health's Mobile Outreach Bus |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Bug Hunt Mother Goose Series, Butterfly Windsock, Summer Stories at the Historical Society, and more! Butterfly Collage Craft, Bug Do a Dot, Bug Imprints, and more! Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits July 4th Shooting Star, Emotions Busy Bag, Jellyfish Craft Kit, and more! Online Summer Skills Camp from Brainfuse |
July Raffle Guess the Emoji July Book Box Mysteries Teen Bingo Craft Kit: Tie Dye Beach Towel Escape the Library: Summer Road Trip 100 Books Before Graduation Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills |
Creed III | Moving On
DIY Wind Chime Kit
Fiber Arts Craft Circle
Guided Meditation
Late Bloomers Exercise Programs Senior Advocate
Intermediate
Canasta Class Conversation Skills for English Learners Enrichment Kits July: Magic Bookmark August: Galaxy Jar |
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There's still time to plant seeds -- checked out our Seed Library! Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit 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 the Long Island Aquarium, the Bronx Zoo, Splish Splash Water Park, & the Watch Hill Ferry. Learn more here! |
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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. |
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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. You can 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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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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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 |
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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 |
Patchogue-Medford 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 |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed for the Summer |
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