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Library News

from South Country Library

June 14, 2022

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

Hello South Country Community,

Adults -- registration for your Summer Reading Club begins Monday, June 27 at the Reference Desk. The first twenty people to sign up will receive a gift card for a free scoop of ice cream at Carla Marla's! After that, we have weekly raffles for great prizes.

Children and Teens -- registration for your Summer Reading Clubs begins Friday, July 1, at the Children's Desk and Young Adult Desk. For more, click here for Children and here for Teens.

We will be closed Sunday, June 19 and Monday, June 20 for Father's Day and in observance of Juneteenth.

Our July-August Newsletter will be mailed out on Thursday, June 23, so watch for it in your mailbox. That same day, it will be made available on our website, under the Events menu item.

Finally, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to the graduating Class of 2022! Here's to the next chapters of your lives.

~ South Country Library

Blood Drive at South Country Library

Friday, July 8, 1:00 - 7:00 PM

There is a critical need for blood donations. Give blood and you'll take home a limited-edition NY Mets t-shirt, PLUS you'll be entered to win tickets to a Mets game. View the event flyer here.

Click here to schedule an appointment

or call Annette Mims at (631) 286-0818 x230

Bring your donor card or ID with signature or photo. Masks must be worn.

Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be accepted if space permits.

Eligibility: Healthy people age 17-75*, who weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. Eat well (low fat); drink fluids. No tattoos for past 12 months. Please let us know in advance if you require special assistance due to a disability.

*Age 16 or age 76 and older may donate with special consent forms.

Call NY Blood Services at 1-800-688-0900 with medical eligibility questions.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Please click an age group for program details & registration.

CHILDREN

Where's Nemo Contest

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

In-Person Programs

Mother Goose

Toddler Storytime

Storytime-Craft Combos

Accordian Paper Fish

Deep Sea Puppet Show

Pajama Storytime

Craft & Activity Kits

Dress Up Cat Mask

Baby Outdoor Play Kit

Swimming Fish Craft

and more!

Saturday Craft Kits

TEENS

Book Box

June theme: Pride

Monthly Raffle

Who's That Pokémon?

Crafternoon

Pokémon Terrarium

Garden Volunteers

Teen Movie Night

Love, Simon

ADULTS

Thursday Movie:

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Adult Book Club

Transcendent Kingdom

Beginner's Chess

Gaming Cafe for New Adults (age 18-34)

Defensive Driving

Evening Meetup for New Adults

Enrichment Kits

for Adults with Special Needs

Rainbow Tote Bag

Museum Passes & Discounted Tickets

The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC. We also provide access to discounted tickets to Splish Splash & the Long Island Aquarium.

Click here to learn more!

Weekly Trivia

Congrats to the winners of the previous games:

Gammy won Memorial Day Trivia

and contestant "?" won Celebrities Stage Name Trivia!

Open June 14 - 16

Name That Tune: LGBTQIA

Can you name these hits from a few seconds of music?

Click here to play!

Open June 21 - 23

Juneteenth

How well do you know the history behind this federal holiday?

Click here to play!

Each game is available to the first twenty participants,

and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.

Have you checked out our Seed Library?

Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Learn more here.

Supplies are low in our Give or Take Food Pantry

We have a bin in the lobby where we will gratefully accept all donations of non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!

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.

The Library has a Notary Public

Available Tuesdays through Thursdays by appointment.

Call (631) 286-0818 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment.

Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature

Renew or Apply for a New Library Card on Our Website

South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.