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Library News from South Country Library October 19, 2021 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, Next weekend, don't forget to Trick-or-Treat at the Library! Stop by in your costume after the Bellport Halloween Parade or on Halloween Sunday (open from 12-4) to scare up some sweet treats. |
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It's that time of year again! The Best of Long Island contest is underway, and we've been nominated as a best public library. |
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You can vote in each category once per day. Want to vote for us? Click here, then scroll down to Education on the left, click on Public Library, find us fourth from the bottom, and click vote. Speaking of voting, Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. Have a safe and happy Halloween! ~ South Country Library |
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Come to the Library after the Halloween Parade for... Halloween Green Screen Photos!
Saturday, October 30, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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No registration. All ages welcome! Choose from preselected backgrounds. Photos are taken by library staff, not professional photographers. Please do not wear green as it interferes with the green screen technology. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Mother Goose, Storytimes, & more! Craft & Activity Kits Gliders, bats, windsocks, & a chocolate turkey! Bright by Text |
Teen Book Club Craft Kit Book Art Hedgehog Virtual Watch Party Hocus Pocus |
Southwestern Italy Italian Genealogy & Dual Citizenship Medicare Seminar OLLI @ SBU Lecture A Long Time Coming Adult Book Club Enrichment Crafts |
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October is the month of The Great Give Back |
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Winter Warmth Collection
November 1 through December 1 Drop-off box in the Children's Department
We are collecting NEW scarves,
hats, mittens, gloves, and socks for community members in need. |
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Items will be distributed by the Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance. |
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Special Recycling Event Saturday, November 6 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM in the library's parking lot
Electronic Waste ~ Paper Shredding ~ Drug Take-Back
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Weekly Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Chicken dinner, sawduststeve, and AR tied for Finish the Movie Title: Scary Movies. Scubasteve and C tied for Fandom Logos! |
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Open October 19 - 21 Name that Tune: Disney Can you name these Disney songs from just a few seconds of music? |
Open October 26 - 28 Which Came First? Not "the chicken or the egg" -- these pairs each have a clear first! |
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day. |
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Raeanne Harris is our social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. |
Tuesdays 5:00 - 8:45 PM at the library. Walk-in or make an appointment. |
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or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1. SMART Recovery® group meetings will return in the future on Tuesday evenings. Watch this space for updates! |
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Our Give or Take Food Pantry is located in the lobby, and available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open. |
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We have a bin in the lobby where you can donate non-perishable food to help keep the pantry stocked. Thank you for your generosity! |
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The Library has a Notary Public Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818 Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature |
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required. You can also visit our Patron Services desk at the front 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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Both above services provide 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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Past Webinars from South Country Library |
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Rent Assistance & Internet Access |
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Assistance ProgramIf you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply. |
If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply. |
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Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance |
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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Assistance for Seniors age 60+. Call Reference for assistance 631-286-0818 ext. 1. We cannot guarantee we'll be able to get you an appointment. Vaccinations do not take place at the library. South Country Library cardholders only. |
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services. Vaccines are available for everyone age 12 and older at vaccination clinics around the county and at home for people confined to their homes. Visit the above link or call 311. |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet. |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
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