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South Country Library 22 Station Road, Bellport, NY 11713
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May 26 - June 8 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Click on the program for more information!
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CHILDREN Drop-In Programs: Monthly Contest: Take Home Kits:
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TEENS YA Book Discussion: Resources:
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Here's What's Going on at the Library! |
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LGBT 101 Tuesday, June 4, 5:00pm - 6:00pm This workshop provides an introduction to the LGBT community by defining common terminology, explaining the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, and exploring risk factors and resiliencies. The program concludes with a discussion of best practices to create safer and more supportive environments for LGBT people. Click here to sign up and for more information.
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Book & Brew Wednesday, June 5, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for this special book discussion at the Bellport Brewing Co.! We'll be chatting about Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green. You can pick your copy of the book up at the Reference desk. Bellport Brewing Co. will be giving participants their first drink at half price (beer, wine, or soda). Click here to sign up and for more information.
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BrainMinders™ Puppet Show and Helmet Giveaway [4-6 years AND an adult] Saturday, June 8, 10:30am - 11:30am Kids can enjoy a BrainMinders™ Puppet Show about safety, and then be fitted for and receive a free helmet. They'll also receive a coloring book, BrainMinders™ certificate and enjoy some juice and cookies. This program is available to us thanks to the generosity of The Pilot Club of Patchogue and Pilot Club International. Registration for this in-person program opens on June 1 at 9:30am. Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. Click here for more information and to sign up.
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Sunday, June 9, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Paul will discuss his book, Awakening the Spirit of America, and how Franklin Roosevelt used his political and oratorical acumen to persuade Americans to rebuff a national hero, stand for democracy, and defeat tyranny. A wonderfully written and researched study of a crucial period in 20th-century America. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signed by the author. Click here to sign up and for more information.
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YA Book Discussion: Slugfest Tuesday, June 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join us for a lively discussion of Gordon Korman's hilarious book, Slugfest.
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Juneteenth Event Thursday, June 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm We will celebrate Juneteenth with a special event that includes musical performances, speeches, and food! Join us to learn more about the history and importance of Juneteenth. leading up to the event we are holding a poster contest for grade K-12 students with the theme of unity. The new poster contest deadline is Monday, June 10; submit entry in person to the Reference desk. Contest winners will be congratulated at the 6/13 Juneteenth event; participants can receive 3 hours of community service. This event is in partnership with the Village of Bellport and the Greater Bellport Coalition.
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Juneteenth Poster Contest
Students are invited to submit original, creative posters illustrating the power of unity and the history of Juneteenth. Students from K through 12 are invited to participate. Students should submit their posters in person to the Reference Desk at South Country Library by June 10th. The winners will be congratulated at South Country Library’s Juneteenth event on Thursday, June 13 from 6:00-8:00pm and receive a cash prize ($75 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, & $25 for 3rd place). Students that participate will receive 3 hours of community service.
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July Outdoor Movie Winner - Hook Wednesday, July 24, 8:00pm Join us for our first outdoor movie of the summer, Hook. Our Outdoor Movie series begins on Wednesday, July 24, 8:00pm at the South Country Ambulance Company, 420 Station Rd, Bellport, NY 11713.
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New Discount Tickets & Museum Passes! Splish Splash Discounted Tickets Now Available for 2024 $44.99 per general admission ticket. Children under 2 years are free. Click here. Scroll down to “Corporate Partner” and select the number of tickets you want. Be sure to enter the discount code: 24southcountry This sales transaction is completely through Splish Splash. Please check their website for hours, closures and other information. |
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Museum 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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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Every other Monday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Next meetings: June 3, 17 Build a support system with people who understand in a safe and supportive environment. Meets at South Country Library (presented in conjunction with Family & Children’s Association and Parker Jewish Institute). Call 516-292-1300 x2264 or email randerson@fcali.org to register. Click here for more information. |
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Community Mental Health Support Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00pm, In the main corridor Next date: June 5 |
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A representative from the YES nonprofit's Community Mental Health Promotion & Support team will be here to inform patrons about their mental health services. Stop by for free giveaways! Visit the YES website for more.
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Our Seed Library is Open! Discover the joys of gardening and eating your own produce. South Country Library patrons with a library card may choose up to four packets per visit, free of charge, from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Learn more here.
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Help your neighbors in need! Donate to our... Personal Care Community Cabinet & 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 is 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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The Library has a Notary Public Typically available Monday through Friday (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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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 2:00pm - 11:00pm. 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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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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South Country Library is Certified Sustainable
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We are proud to share that we are officially certified sustainable by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. The library has taken steps and shown that we are dedicated to being environmentally conscious, a resilient community hub, socially equitable, a partner for local organizations and businesses to work with to ensure access to valuable services throughout the community, and more. |
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