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South Country Library News Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Previous issue: 6/27 Next issue: 7/25 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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Thursday Movies in the Library Community Room downstairs at 2:00 PM. Cookies will be available. |
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Thursday, July 13 2023, Action/Adventure Rated PG-13, 2h 14m |
 Thursday, July 202022, Action/Comedy Rated PG-13, 1h 52m |
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Adult Summer Reading Club Now through August 11 The Summer Reading Club is back! Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 631-286-0818 ext. 1 Click here to learn how to submit your reading logs and see this year's prizes. |
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Intermediate Canasta Class
Wednesdays, July 12, 19, and 26 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to play Canasta at the next level. This class will improve your skills and make the game even more enjoyable. Click here to register. |
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Note: This is not a beginner's class -- participants must know how to play. |
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Computer and Smartphone Class
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners Thursdays, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24, 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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Defensive Driving
Monday, July 17 AND Tuesday, July 18, 5:30-8:30 PM both nights 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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Upcycle Jewelry Design
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bring old broken costume jewelry pieces to disassemble and create a new jewelry piece. Jewelry designer Donna Irvine will also go through what students bring in and discuss design ideas.
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Stained Glass Workshop
Friday, July 21, 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bonnie Bittner of Glass Art Studios in Port Jefferson leads this workshop where you will foil and solder pre-cut stained glass pieces into a dragonfly design. Fee: $20. Click here to register. |
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Classic Movie: Rebecca Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Following our "Classics Book Discussion" of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (book discussion registration is full), we will watch the ALfred Hitchcock film adaptation, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1941. The book discussion is full, but there are plenty of seats for the movie; no registration. |
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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. Upcoming Dates: 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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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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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Friday, July 28, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Up to 10 teams will compete to finish the same 500-piece puzzle within 2.5 hours. Register once for your team of 2 to 4 members, open to Adults and Young Adults entering sixth grade and up.
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Please arrive by 5:50 as the tournament begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded to all members of the first team to complete their puzzle correctly. Click here to register. |
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Comedy Hour Welcome to Lawn Guyland
Saturday, July 29, 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Enjoy comedian Stevie GB's One Man Show, Welcome to Lawn Guyland. Based on his journey from Brooklyn to Long Island at the age of 14, this relatable act covers all things funny about Long Island.
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2023-2024 Books Discussions It's time to reveal our 2023-2024 book discussion selections! We hope you'll join us for fun chats, delicious bagels, and great company! |
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Registration will open August 26 for the September discussion. |
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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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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs To register, call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card. |
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August Kit: Galaxy Jar Create a wondrous galaxy in a jar. Available for pickup starting August 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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