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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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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS |
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Book Discussion at Bellport Brewing Company Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 PM 14 Station Road, Bellport |
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The Book: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson |
The Brew: Your first drink is half-price -- beer, wine, or soda. |
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You may pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. |
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Computer & Smartphone Class
Alternate Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Intermediate skills. Click the links below to register for individual classes.
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Tour of Theodore Roosevelt's Sagamore Hill |
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Thursday, November 16, 12:00 - 1:00 PM 12 Sagamore Hill Road Oyster Bay, 11771 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President, lived at Sagamore Hill from 1855 until 1919. While in office, Roosevelt’s “Summer White House” received international attention. Come explore the legacy of this popular American president with its 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings, and trails; 45 minute tour included. Limit: 20 registrants. Fee: $10 to be paid at venue (credit card only). |
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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, November 16 2023, Action/Thriller Rated PG-13, 2h 43m |
There will be no movie on November 23. The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. |
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Defensive Driving Saturday, November 18, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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 $33, due at registration. Register at the Reference Desk with a check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council. |
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Open Mic Afternoon Sunday, November 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Musicians, spoken-word artists and friends! Join us for a welcoming, supportive Open Mic afternoon. No registration required - just drop in and sign up to perform, or join the audience to support your friends and neighbors. |
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Preventing Banking Scams for Seniors Tuesday, November 28, 2:00 PM Ridgewood Bank will go over the various scams that are used to target senior citizens, and advise patrons on what not to do if they are ever in a similar situation. This event is sponsored by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and State Senator Dean Murray. |
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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs Call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card. November Kit: Marble Painting Available for pickup now. December Kit: Decorate an Ornament Registration is open. Pickup begins December 1. |
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English for Speakers of Other Languages |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners |
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Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM November 16, 30, December 7, 14 Practice your English conversation skills and improve vocabulary and grammar. For all English learning levels. |
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Practica tu conversación en inglés y mejora tu vocabulario y gramática. Jueves a las 6:00 PM. |
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English Class Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18 |
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Join our new instructor, Maurice Williams from Stony Brook University, for this free weekly class for English learners. Classes will focus on practicing speaking, reading, and writing. All skill levels are welcome! Click here to register. |
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Únete a nuestra instructora, Maurice, para esta clase semanal gratuita para estudiontes de Ingles. Las clases se enfocarán en practicar, hablar, leer y escribir. ¡Todos los niveles de habilidad son bienvenidos! los lunes a las 6:00 PM. Haga clic aquí para registrarse. |
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SMART Recovery® Group Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support. For people age 18+. Anonymous; no registration. Click here for more information. |
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group NEW DATES: Mondays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. November 20, December 4, and December 18. 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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Registration is required: Call (516) 292-1300 ext. 2264 or email randerson@fcali.org Funded by NYS Department of Health |
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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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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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