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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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(Las traducciones son de Google.)
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Hello South Country Community, Tweens in grades 4-7, join us Thursday evening for a movie. Our January-February Newsletter comes out tomorrow, but you can take a look at it right here. Registration for many Adult and Teen programs begins tomorrow, Wednesday, December 27. Registration for Children's January Programs begins Tuesday, January 2. The Library will be closed on Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 at 9:30 AM. Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day, and Happy New Year! ~ South Country Library |
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Friday, January 12, 1:00 - 7:00 PM in the mobile van in the library parking lot Blood donors receive two tickets to an Islanders hockey game!
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Donors must be healthy, age 17-75 (16 and 76+ with written consent), and weigh at least 110 lbs. Questions? Call 800-688-0900
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Tween Movie Night (for grades 4 - 7) Pajamas and a Movie (for grades K - 5) January In-Person Programs Registration starts 1/2 Spanish/English Storytime Mystery STEM Challenge Storytime Yoga and more! Winter Birds Scavenger Hunt Winter Reading Challenge Toys for Older Kids Playdough Fun Wacky Marble Run Take-Home Craft Kits Mother Goose at Home Melting Snowman and more! Online Resource: Something About the Author
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Virtual Reality January Raffle: Movie Characters January Book Box: New Year, New Book! Hand Warmers YA Movie & Pizza: Barbie Brainfuse HelpNow 100 Books Before Graduation
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Meet Me in St. Louis My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Acoustic Jam Defensive Driving Crafting Circle Exercise Programs For Seniors: Staying Independent for Life Snowy Night Paint Party ESOL Resources: Conversation Skills OSHA-30 Snowflake Button Art Kit Rights for Women Workers in NYS Learn Spanish! Enrichment Kits for adults with special needs Jan: Snowflake Button Art Feb: Valentine Gnome
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Wednesdays: February 28, March 13, and April 10. Registration begins Thursday, February 1. - South Country Library cardholders
- Earned $73k or less in 2023
- Have basic computer skills
- Bring a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) with access to your email account
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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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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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Our Social Work Intern is on school break. Services, including the SMART Recovery® Group, will resume January 23, 4:00 - 9:00 PM.
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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.
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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 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.
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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
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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
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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