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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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(Las traducciones son de Google.) |
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Hello South Country Community, The Library will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30 AM. We hope your 2024 has started smoothly. ~ 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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Indoor Concert: Jerry McDonald Jazz Friday, January 19, 7:00 - 8:15 PM Backed by his fellow musicians, jazz bassist and library favorite Jerry McDonald will return to play another set of jazz originals and traditional pieces, designed to welcome newcomers to the genre as well as to thrill long-time jazz enthusiasts. Please register in advance. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Winter Birds Scavenger Hunt Winter Reading Challenge January In-Person Programs Spanish/English Storytime Mystery STEM Challenge Storytime Yoga Family Yoga and more! Board Games in the Library Take-Home Craft Kits Winter Clothes Busy Bag Snowman Wreath and more! Online Resource: Explora |
Winter Reading Challenge Monthly Raffle: Movie Characters Book Box: New Year, New Book! Hand Warmers YA Movie & Pizza: Barbie Community Service: Teen Advisory Group Tween Breakout for grades 4-7 Minecraft Meet-Up Beginner Calligraphy Snowballs & Hot Chocolate |
A Haunting in Venice 3 Days of the Condor For Seniors: Staying Independent for Life Snowy Paint Party ESOL Resources Safe Winter Driving Diabetes Prevention Snowflake Button Art Kit Native Plant Winter Sowing Rights for Women Workers in NYS Intro to Acrylic Pouring LI Witchcraft Trial |
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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 smartphone, tablet, or laptop 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. |
 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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