South Country Library
22 Station Road, Bellport, NY 11713
631-286-0818
sctyref@sctylib.org
Hours: M-F 9:30am - 9:00pm,
Sat. 9:30am - 5:00pm, 
Sun. 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Special Events and
Important Announcements!
 
South Country Library 
will be closed for
Memorial Day Weekend:
 Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26

Job Fair
Wednesday, May 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
 
Join us to learn about hundreds of job opportunities from Suffolk County companies looking for local talent! Bring your resume; meet with representatives of potential employers.
Companies Attending:
• Halo Network
• NYS Dept of Corrections
• East End Disability Associates
• Suffolk 311 & more!
 
No registration required
Parent Teen Paint Night
Friday, May 23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
Bring your adult to the library an evening of fun as we paint highland cows! Each pair will paint a highland cow and when the two canvases are put together it creates an adorable scene.  
 
Register here

Boat America's Boater Safety Course
Friday, May 30, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm AND
Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
Boat America offers an in-depth boating class that provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boater's certificate. This course satisfies the Brianna's Law Requirement. You must attend both sessions to qualify for the boater safety certificate.
Register at the Reference Desk with a check or money order payable to CGAux Flotilla 22-02. The fee is $40, due at registration.
 
More information here. 

May 19 - June 1
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Click on the program for more information!

CHILDREN
 
Toddler Storytime
 
DIY Bubble Wands
 
Toddler Playdate 
 
Mother Goose series
  
May Scavenger Hunt
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Scavenger Hunt
 
June Scavenger Hunt 
Crayon Scavenger Hunt
 
Craft Kit: 
Every Saturday. All ages, no registration required, while supplies last.
 
TEENS
 
Parent Teen Paint Night
 
Minecraft Meet-up
 
Embroidery for Beginners
 
YA Book Discussion: Death Cloud
 
 YA Pizza & a Movie: Moana 2
 
Resources: 
BrainFuse HelpNow
live tutoring and more
 
 BrainFuse CollegeNow
 
100 Books Before Graduation
   
Teen Raffle:
Star Wars
Baseball
ADULTS
  
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
 
Tips for Successful Aging In Place
 
Mah-Jongg Club
 
Canasta Club
 
Job Fair
 
Estate Planning and Elder Law Workshop
 
Qigong
 
Bridge Club
 
Parent Teen Paint Night
 
Senior Advocate
 
Apple Basics: Photos
 
Mah-Jongg Club
 
Canasta Club
 
Bridge Club
 
Bingo
 
Boat America's Boater Safety Course
 
Boat America's Boater Safety Course Day Two
 
 Movie:
Flight Risk
 
 The King's Speech

 More from South Country Library 

Alzheimer's-Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Every other Monday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Next meeting: Monday, May 19, Monday June 2
 
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

ComicsPlus!® 

South Country Library patrons now have access to ComicsPlus!® Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga-24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet or phone. No holds, no waitlists, no limits. 
Teen Collection: Click Here
Children's Collection: Click Here 
Full collection: Click Here
Parent Resources
 
The Library offers an extensive list of resources, from websites to free apps, that help educate and inspire both parents and children. Click here for a full list of all our parent resources.
 
Educate Station
 
Receive text messages to help you in your parenting journey. We cover
it all: tantrums, nutrition, brain-building activities, local events,
and much more! Messages are timed to your child’s age, from pregnancy
to preteen. Sign up is easy! Text FAMILYPLACE to 274 448 then follow
the prompts. Lantern is a non-profit organization.
Lantern
Enter the barcode number from the back of your library card, no PIN required, to access ParentTV's thousands of on-demand videos and courses. ParentTV designs content with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, and parenting educators to support those who care for children, from pregnancy to teenagers. Most videos are less than 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Brought to you by FamilyPlace Libraries.
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Discount Tickets
 
Adventureland
To access the Adventureland website: Click Here 
 
Available for purchase at the Patron Services Desk, while supplies last.
Discounted library price: $31.50 + tax per ticket
Regular Price: $49.50 general (2-24yrs) / $39.50 adult
Expiration: valid from June 1, 2025 to October 5, 2025
Be sure to check the Adventureland website for days/hours and other
important information before visiting
 
Museum Passes
 
The Library offers free passes to participating museums and amusements around Long Island and New York City. You may reserve up to three passes within a 30 day period with a South Country Adult library card and photo ID. To reserve passes online, click here. To reserve or pick up passes in person, please go to the Children’s Desk. To print out our museum pass brochure, click here. To see a list of all our discounted tickets click here.
 
We now have two passes for the Children's Museum of the East End.
CMEE has a new outdoor exhibition and play space coming this summer, with trails, ramps, swings, abstract climbing structures, and more.
 
Affordable Things to do on Long Island With Kids
For information about affordable things to do with children, take a
look at the Summer 2025 Affordable Things to Do on Long Island list
compiled by the Children’s Librarian Association of Suffolk County.
Click Here
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Get a discount at local businesses by
showing your South Country Library card.

Click here to view the participating businesses,
and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
 
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One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance
(Must be Medicare Eligible)
Every 2nd Monday of the Month, begins June 9
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
 
Registration is required for a 30-minute session
 
Schedule an appointment to meet individually with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information specific to your own needs regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help for prescription drugs and EPIC.
 
The services provided by HIICAP are free and unbiased. 
 
Program is available in the library monthly or call the HIICAP Help Line at 631-979-9490, ext. 18
 
For more information, and to register for the next session Click 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
South Country Library now offers limited Notary Services. Please call (631) 286-0818 x1 to check for availability or click here for more information.
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. 
Hours are by appointment only.
 
Click here for more information
& to submit an appointment form. 
 
You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1.
 
Our service cannot renew a passport.
That is a separate process: 
renew by mail or renew online
 
Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
 
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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 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
Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition. VetNow Link.
Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning. JobNow Link.
Each service provides live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00pm - 11:00pm. A current library card is required.
 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
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.
 
Libby - Extensive collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Hoopla - Movies, shows, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Kanopy - Classic, cultural, and educational films and TV shows. Apple | Android | Web
Flipster - Popular print magazines to browse or search through. Apple | Android | Web
 
Download the South Country Library app: 
 iPhone/iPad (Apple)  Android devices (Google Play)
 
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South Country Library
is Certified Sustainable
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.