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South Country Library News Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Previous issue: 7/25 Next issue: 8/22 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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The last day to submit your logs is this Friday, August 11 |
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Computer and Smartphone Class
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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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, August 10 2023, War/Action Rated R, 2h 3m |
Thursday, August 17 2023, Bio/Sports Rated PG-13, 2h 9m |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners Thursdays, 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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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: 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, (closed 10/9), 10/23, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11. Registration is required: Call (516) 292-1300 ext. 2264 or email randerson@fcali.org Funded by NYS Department of Health |
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Mushroom Fairy Landscape Painting Wednesday, August 16, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Paint along step-by-step and create this whimsical work of art. $5 fee. As of this email, there is 1 seat left. |
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Antiques Roadshow Saturday, August 19, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Free appraisals and fun! Eddie Costello takes a detour on his antiques roadshow to provide 40 lucky audience members with an appraisal of one favorite treasure. |
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In addition, everyone will be treated to a lively presentation which teaches you how to identify today's hottest antiques and collectibles. Please bring your item with you. No coins, stamps, or firearms. Click here to register. |
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Defensive Driving
Monday, August 21 AND Tuesday, August 22, 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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Classic Book Discussion & Movie Screening The Age of Innocence Saturday, August 26 |
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Book Discussion 10:00 - 11:00 AM The Age of Innocence (1920) by Edith Wharton Register here or at the Reference Desk where you may borrow a copy of the book. As of this email, 5 seats remain. |
Movie Screening 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM The Age of Innocence (1993) directed by Martin Scorsese; starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michele Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder No registration -- just show up! |
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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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2023-2024 Book Discussions 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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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs To register, call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card. Both kits are open for registration. |
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August Kit: Galaxy Jar Create a wondrous galaxy in a jar. Available now for pickup -- as of this email, there are three kits left! |
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September Kit: Paint a Wooden Pencil Case Available for pickup starting September 1. |
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Apps for Entertainment & Education
Available from the Apple App Store & Android Google Play for your mobile devices, or on the web from your computer. Search & filter for interests & age -- kids, teens, and adults. |
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Libby - Extensive collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web |
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Hoopla - Movies, shows, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web |
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Kanopy - Classic, cultural, and education films and television shows. Apple | Android | Web |
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Flipster - Popular print magazines to browse or search through. Apple | Android | Web |
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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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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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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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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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