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South Country Library News Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Previous issue: 10/3 Next issue: 10/31 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, Adults, watch the remarkable story of civil rights activist Alice Tregay in Alice's Ordinary People. The film's director, Craig Dudnick, will be here to introduce and discuss the documentary. The library will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 27, and reopen at 6:00 PM for our Haunted Library. Read more below. Don't forget to trick-or-treat at the library after the Bellport Halloween Parade on October 28, and on Halloween! |
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Haunted Library
Friday, October 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM The library will close for business early to have a building-wide spooky haunted library event for all ages! We will have a guided walking tour throughout our building filled with exciting scares as well as green screen photos, ghost stories, a costume contest, and more! No registration. |
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Halloween Green Screen Photos Saturday, October 28, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM After you walk in the Halloween parade, stop by the library to get your photo taken in a spooky setting using the library’s green screen! |
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Repair Café Saturday, October 28, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Repair Cafe is here to help you fix broken items. Drop in for a cup of coffee and meet with knowledgeable volunteers who can guide you through the repair. Reduce waste, save money, and learn repair skills to get more use out of what you own. No registration required. |
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Repair Coach Volunteers Needed: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Help people save money and reduce waste by not replacing broken items. If you have practical skills and can share repair tips, please volunteer for our Repair Café. Volunteers receive refreshments and lunch. Please bring your tools. Sign up here or call 631-286-0818 x1. |
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Paper Shredding, Drug Take Back, and E-Waste Collection Saturday, November 4, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Library Parking Lot Presented by Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio and DIME Community Bank |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Overwhelmed Box Monster Scavenger Hunt October In-Person Programs Drop-in Program: Invitation to Create Craft & Activity Kits Jack O' Lantern Mystery Monster Craft and more! November In-Person Programs opens 11/1 Online Resource: Science Online 1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
October Raffle: Horror Movie Villains Super Smash Bros. Craft Program: Halloween Owl Painting Community Service: Haunted Library ~~~ Tween Programs: Marshmallow Engineering (grades 4 - 7) Slay Anxiety, Build Confidence (grades 4 - 8) |
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts North by Northwest Defensive Driving Open Mic Afternoon Film Director's Screening: Alice's Ordinary People Bingo ESOL Resources Support Groups: SMART Recovery® Dementia Caregivers Enrichment Programs for adults with special needs Paper Bag Tree Kit Jar Candle Workshop |
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Social Work Services
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 9:00 PM Do you, or does a friend, need help finding resources to regain stability in life? |
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Brenda is our social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. Click here for more information. Available for walk-ins on Tuesdays between 4 and 9 PM. You may also make an appointment: Email bquow@sctylib.org or call the library at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1. |
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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. Learn more here! |
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Print-on-Demand passes include the Harbes Barnyard Adventure 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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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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The Library has a Notary Public Available Mondays through Fridays (subject to change). Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature We are not able to notarized wills, mortgages, or sales of property. All documents must be in English. You must have a valid New York State driver’s license or identification card. You may use a valid United States passport but must also have proof of residence that shows your current address. No post office boxes. |
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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 educational films and TV 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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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 |
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