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South Country Library News Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Previous issue: 12/12 Next issue: 1/9 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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Thursday Movies in the Library Community Room downstairs at 2:00 PM. Cookies will be available. |
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Thursday, December 28 1944, Musical/Comedy Rated PG, 1h 53m |
 Thursday, January 42023, Comedy/Romance Rated PG-13, 1h 31m |
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Community Acoustic Jam Thursday, January 4, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
It's the Bellport.com Acoustic Jam! Musicians (acoustic, beginnger to pro), and audience play, sing, or just listen. Genre varies with attendees: Folk, bluegrass, country, blues, light rock, or other. No registration required. Kids welcome.
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Defensive Driving Wednesday, January 6, 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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Crafting Circle Saturday, January 6, 12:00 - 1:00 PM New for the New Year: our monthly meetings are now open to any crafter! Bring your project to spend an hour among other devotees. Non-instructional. All are welcome. No registration. |
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Exercise Programs Registration opens Wednesday, December 27, at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at the start of the second session. |
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Join Lauren for this gentle yoga class using a chair to aid in strength, balance, flexibility, and mental well-being. 6 classes, $18.00 January 8, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26 |
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Gentle exercises help lower blood pressure and increase balance. Tom Linden instructs. 7 classes, $21.00 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 |
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Join Daniel Sanvitale for yoga with a mindful approach. All levels; modified poses offered. Focus is on a balance between the breath and movement. 7 classes, $21.00 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 |
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Staying Independent for Life Wednesday, January 10, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Registration opens Wednesday, December 27 Seniors, build your confidence and reduce the likelihood you will fall. Manage factors of aging, like chronic health conditions, and learn to stay active and independent. Includes: safe home, proper footwear, strength/balance exercises. Presented by Suffolk Department of Health Services. Click here to register. |
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"Snowy Night" Paint Party Wednesday, January 10, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Registration opens Wednesday, December 27 Enjoy an evening of fun and creativity as you paint a beautiful, wintry "snowy night" scene alongside artist Melissa Krummeck from Paint Party L.I. Fee: $23.00. |
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ESOL Resources English for Speakers of Other Languages Conversation Skills for English Learners Every Thursday, starting January 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
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Practice your English conversation skills and improve vocabulary and grammar. |
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Viernes 12 y miércoles 17 de enero, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Y Sábado 13 y sábado 20 de enero, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Los inscritos deben asistir a las cuatro sesiones. Friday, January 12 & Wednesday, January 17, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM AND Saturday, January 13, and Saturday, January 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registrants must attend all four sessions. Note: This program is being offered only in Spanish. |
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Los cursos de OSHA son programas diseñados para presentar a lose trabajadores sus derechos y protecciones básicas bajo OSHA y brindarles capacitacitón inciial de concientización sobre temas de seguridad comunes para su industria. |
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OSHA courses are designed to introduce workers to their basic rights and protections under OSHA and give them initial awareness training on common safety topics for their industry. This program is run by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. To register: 631-853-6927, |
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Snowflake Button Art Kit Pickup starts Saturday, January 20 Registration opens Tuesday, January 2 Apply white and blue buttons to cardstock to create a beautiful snowflake to celebrate winter. South Country Library Card required. Click here to register. |
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Fostering Access, Rights, and Equity (FARE) for Women Workers in NYS
Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (virtual program) Join Stacey Salgado of the NYS Department of Labor for a presentation on employment rights and benefits especially important to women workers in New York State. Learn about current and upcoming Labor Laws in NYS. Know where to turn if faced with a certain issues and how to report Labor Law violations. |
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Topics include the state of the Gender Wage Gap, Salary History Ban and Pay Equity laws, NYS Paid Family Leave, and new regulations about Pay Transparency and Rights for Nursing Mothers in the Workplace. Includes time for Q&A. Click here to register. |
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Spanish Classes Mondays, January 29, February 5, February 12, and February 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Learn Spanish at South Country Library! Jacqueline will teach patrons how to speak Spanish in this free course. Register here. |
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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs Call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card. December Kit: Decorate an Ornament Available now for pickup January Kit: Snowflake Button Art Registration is open, pickup starts January 2 February Kit: Valentine Gnome Registration opens January 2, pickup starts February 1 |
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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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SMART Recovery® Group is on break. We will resume Tuesday, January 23, 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. |
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group Mondays, January 8 & 22, 1:00 - 2:30 PM 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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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. |
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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 notarize 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 and 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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