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South Country Library News Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Previous issue: 12/26 Next issue: 1/23 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, January 11 2023, Mystery/Crime Rated PG-13, 1h 43m |
 Thursday, January 18 1975, Thriller/Mystery Rated R, 1h 57m |
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Staying Independent for Life Wednesday, January 10, 1:00 - 2:00 PM 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 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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Safe Winter Driving Friday, January 12, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (virtual via Zoom) Senior Outreach Specialist Barbara Ward from AAA has helpful tips to stay safe driving this winter. Click here to register. (Zoom link will be emailed to participants on January 11.) |
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Diabetes Prevention Friday, January 19, 3:00 - 4:00 PM One in three people have prediabetes and 85% of them do not know it. Come to this program to learn about risk factors, health outcomes, and reducing the chance it develops into Type 2 diabetes. |
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You'll also learn about eligibility for Suffolk County's free, year-long Diabetes Prevention program. Click here to register. |
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Snowflake Button Art Kit Pickup starts Saturday, January 20 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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Books and Bagels Book discussions with complimentary bagels, coffee, & tea. |
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Saturday, January 20 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
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Native Plant Winter Sowing Monday, January 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Winter sowing is the easy way to grow healthy plants from seed. Bring a one gallon plastic jug in a waterproof bag; go home with a mini-greenhouse with native plant seeds. Placed outside and ignored for the winter, they will grow into strong plants next spring. Register here. |
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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. |
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Intro to Acrylic Pouring Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Seen on TikTok and Instagram, create an abstract painting by pouring paint on canvas and maneuvering it. Artist Jennifer Mariotto shows two techniques. Bring a box/tray to transport 8'' x 8'' wet canvas; dress for mess. Click here to register. |
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The Long Island Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick
Wednesday, February 7,
7:00 - 8:00 PM The infamous Salem witch trials took place in 1692-93. |
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More than three decades earlier, Long Island had its very own witchcraft trial -- the trial of Goody Garlick. Dr. Tara Rider, a senior lecturer at Stony Brook University, presents this program on the trial and its context -- the stresses of 17th century life, why women were targets, and why the fear of witches existed. Click here to register. |
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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs Call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card. |
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January Kit Snowflake Button Art Open for registration and pickup. February Kit Valentine Gnome Open for registration, pickup starts Feb. 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 Monday, January 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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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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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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