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South Country Library News Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Previous issue: 1/9 Next issue: 2/6 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 25 1959, Comedy/Crime Rated PG-13, 2h 12m |
 Thursday, February 12023, Sci-Fi/Action Rated PG-13, 2h 13m |
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Snowflake Button Art Kit Available now for pickup Apply white and blue buttons to cardstock to create a beautiful snowflake to celebrate winter. Open to all -- you do not need to have a South Country Library card. 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. |
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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. $10 fee. Register here. |
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Conversation Skills for English Learners Every Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
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Practice your English conversation skills and improve vocabulary and grammar. |
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Bingo
Final Friday of the Month, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with this friendly game of chance -- and the chance to win fun prizes. Register for one or both dates: |
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Defensive Driving
Saturday, February 3, 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, February 3, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Our monthly meetings are 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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Unlocking the Connection
Monday, February 5, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
A good night's sleep can profoundly impact our health and well-being. Learn about the connection between sleep and dementia. FCA Alzheimer's Caregiver Support presents. Click here to register. |
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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals: Song & Dance
Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Celebrate Hollywood musical glory. Informed presenter Keith Crocker takes you back to the greats like Carmen Miranda, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly, with clips of Singing in the Rain, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Sound of Music, and so much more. |
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The Long Island
Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
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The Salem witch trials began in 1692. 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. Limited seating -- as of this email, there are 7 seats left. |
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Understanding Wills and Trusts
Friday, February 9, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Representatives from Feldman, Kramer and Monaco law office discuss wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid, as well as how to plan for the future and avoid caregiver stress disorder. 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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February Kit Valentine Gnome Open for registration, pickup starts Feb. 1. March Kit Flower Painting Registration opens Feb. 1. Pickup starts March 1. |
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Support Groups Both groups meet in Study Room A in the Reference Area. |
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SMART Recovery® Group Every Tuesday 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. Click here for more information. |
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group Monday, February 12, 1:00 - 2:30 PM 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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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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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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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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