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South Country Library News Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Previous issue: 10/31 Next issue: 11/28 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, Adults, there are still openings for Thursday's tour of Teddy Roosevelt's "Long Island White House" -- Sagamore Hill. And... would you recognize a banking scam if you were a target? The Library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, and will reopen on Friday, November 24 at 9:30 AM. Happy Thanksgiving, all! South Country Library |
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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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Our Black Friday Media Sale begins Monday, November 20, in the main hallway. $1 per item! Our used media sale includes DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, books, & cookbooks for Thanksgiving recipe ideas. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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DINO-vember Scavenger Hunt Twinkle the Elf November In-Person Programs December In-Person Programs (opens 12/1) Online Resource: Britannica Escolar Britannica School |
November Raffle: Game Pieces November Book Box: Cooking Community Service: Wreaths for Seniors Teen Advisory Group |
Computer & Smartphone Class Thursday Movie Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part 1 Defensive Driving Banking Scams |
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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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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 and Android Google Play for your mobile devices, or on the web from your computer. Search and filter for interests and 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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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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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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