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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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(Las traducciones son de Google.) |
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Hello South Country Community, The final days of the Summer Reading Clubs are upon us. For children and young adults, the last day to submit tickets is August 19. For adults, the last day is August 11. If you have books to donate, now's the time! See below. ~ South Country Library |
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Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, August 11, 2:00 - 8:30 PM Saturday, August 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Come shop for used books & more! Proceeds fund the Friends of the South Country Library's programs and innovations. |
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* * * Book Sale Donation Drop-Off Days * * *
Today & tomorrow, August 8 & 9, 9:30 AM - 8:45 PM Donate your gently used books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. No dictionaries, textbooks, or encyclopedias -- thank you! |
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Monday, August 21, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Library's lobby area
In partnership with Congressman Garbarino's office, we will give away backpacks, school supplies, child-ID cards, and more during this special event. No registration needed.
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Outdoor Movies with South Country Library |
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On Wednesday, August 23, join us at the Bellport Bandshell to watch Shrek |
Save the Date! On Friday, September 15, join us at South Country Ambulance Co. to watch Short Circuit |
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Suffolk County Public Libraries Summer Tour a new county-wide summer program Now through August 31 Visit other Suffolk libraries, get as many stamps as you can, and enter to win prizes! |
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Stop by to 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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Save the Date: Senior Fair
Thursday, September 14, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Mark your calendar: the Library will host an array of organizations that help senior citizens. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Positive Parenting Program Summer Reading Club Lucky Raffle Ticket Bug Hunt August In-Person Programs Craft & Activity Kits Coffee Filter Snail Paper Plate Flamingo Little 3-D Butterfly and more! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
Landmarks Craft Kit: Solar Pizza Box Oven Pizza and a Movie: Super Mario Bros. Book Sale Volunteers Mini Golf Volunteers 100 Books Before Graduation Brainfuse HelpNow Summer Skills Camp |
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Big George Foreman Conversation Skills for English Learners Antiques Roadshow Classic Book & Movie: The Age of Innocence |
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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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Print-on-Demand passes include the Harbes Barnyard Adventure, Sagtikos Manor, and the LI Science Center. Passes may be booked 30 days in advance. Click here and use the drop-down menu to choose your date and destination. |
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Help your neighbors in need! Donate to our... Personal Care Community Cabinet If you are able, please donate items such as shampoo, soap, gloves, socks, period products, dental products, etc. The Community Cabinet and donation bin are next to our Food Pantry in the lobby. |
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Check out our Seed Library Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Click here to learn more. |
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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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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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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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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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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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