South Country Library News
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
 
Previous issue: 11/28      Next issue: 12/26
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Teens, there are a few spots left for the Teen Gingerbread House program this Saturday. Plus, choose a word and turn it into a piece of jewelry or a keychain.
 
Tweens in grades 4-7, join us at the end of the month for a movie night!
 
Families with children, check the calendar for the rest of December's in-person programs, and don't miss the Santa Extravaganza.
 
Adults, reduce your from holiday stress with our Guided Meditation program.
 
The Library will be closed on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26 at 9:30 AM.
 
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!
~ South Country Library
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
Twinkle the Elf
 
December In-Person Programs
 
Drop-in Program:
Santa Extravaganza
 
Take-Home Craft Kits
Christmas Tree Craft
Craft Stick Frame Ornament
Kwanzaa Craft
 
Tween Movie Night
(for grades 4 - 7)
 
Online Resource:
CultureGrams
 
TEENS
Trivia Raffle: Toys
 
Book Box: Puzzles
 
YA Gingerbread House
 
Craft Program:
My Intent Jewelry
 
Virtual Reality
 
Tween Movie Night
(for grades 4 - 7)
 
Brainfuse HelpNow
 
100 Books Before Graduation
 
ADULTS
 
Thursday Movie
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
White Christmas
 
Guided Meditation
 
ESOL Resources
 
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
 
Enrichment Kits
for adults with special needs
Dec: Ornament
Jan: Snowflake Button
 
Game Day Wednesday
Mah-Jongg   Canasta
 
 
Our Social Work Intern
is on school break.
 
Services, including the SMART Recovery® Group, will resume January 23, 4:00 - 9:00 PM.
 
Museum Passes & Discount Tickets
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!
For a full list of museums, please view our printable brochure.
 
Passes may be booked 30 days in advance. Click here and use the drop-down menu to choose your date and destination.
Help your neighbors in need! Donate to our...
Personal Care Community Cabinet and Give or Take Food Pantry
 
If you are able, please donate items such as shampoo, soap, gloves, socks, period products, dental products, and/or non-perishable, unexpired food.
 
The Community Cabinet and Food Pantry donation bin are located in the lobby.
 
 
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.

 
Apps for Entertainment and 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.
Libby - Extensive collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Hoopla - Movies, shows, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Kanopy - Classic, cultural, and educational films and TV shows. Apple | Android | Web
 
Flipster - Popular print magazines to browse or search through. Apple | Android | Web
 

 
The Library has a Notary Public
Available Mondays through Fridays (subject to change).
Call (631) 286-0818 x1 or click here for more information.
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature. Government-issued photo identification or NYS driver's license required.
 
We are not able to notarize wills, mortgages, or sales of property.  All documents must be in English. You may use a valid United States passport but must also have proof of residence that shows your current address. No post office boxes.
 

Get a discount at local businesses by
showing your South Country Library card.
Click here to view the participating businesses,
and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
 
 
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. 
Hours are by appointment only.
 
Click here for more information
& to submit an appointment form. 
 
You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1.
 
Our service cannot renew a passport.
There is a separate process for that by mail.
 
Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
 

 
Renew or Apply for a New Library Card on Our Website
South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID and address verification are required. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.

Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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.
Each service provides live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to or to recertify the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
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