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South Country Library News Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Previous issue: 10/17 Next issue: 11/14 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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Happy Halloween, South Country Community! Our first Haunted Library, last Friday, October 27, was a great success. Thank you to the more than 300 people who participated. If you had a photo taken and haven't stopped in yet, please pick up your photo at the Reference Desk. The library will be closed on Saturday, November 11, for Veterans Day. |
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Winter Warmth Collection
November 1 through December 1
We are collecting NEW scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, slippers, and socks for local families in need.
The collection box is across from the Patron Services Desk. |
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Items will be distributed by the Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance. |
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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 & DIME Community Bank |
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Catholic Health Outreach Bus: Free Cardiac Screenings & Flu Shots Thursday, November 9, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Library Parking Lot |
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Thanksgiving Community Potluck Dinner & Concert Friday, November 10. Dinner at 6:00, Concert at 7:00 PM. |
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Potluck Dinner at 6:00 PM Join us for a community feast. If you would like to make food to share, please sign up with Assistant Director Patrick O’Leary, 631-286-0818. Traditional, multicultural and creative dishes are all welcome! Paper goods, utensils and beverages will be provided. |
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Concert at 7:00 PM Larry Moser & Max Rowland Larry and Max, two members of the Fiddlers Green band, will perform old-time songs and tunes on an eclectic collection of traditional instruments. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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DINO-vember Scavenger Hunt November In-Person Programs Fall Leaf Chalk Art, Pixel Art, and more! Drop-in Program: Falling for Crafts Craft & Activity Kits Wooden Dinosaur, Turkey Wreath, Thankful Tree, Fall Napkin Ring, and more! Online Resource: Kids InfoBits Overwhelmed Box |
November Raffle: Game Pieces November Book Box: Cooking Stranger Things Night Take-Home Craft: Fall Luminary 3D Printing Community Service: Scarecrow Clean-Up, Community Potluck Volunteers, Wreaths for Seniors, and more! Tween Program: Slay Anxiety, Build Confidence (grades 4 - 8) |
Book & Brew Diamond Painting Kit Thursday Movies Asteroid City Barbie Computer & Smartphone Class Yoga & Qigong ESOL Resources Crafting Circle Guided Meditation Financial Guidance Sagamore Hill Tour Defensive Driving |
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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 Guggenheim Museum 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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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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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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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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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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