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South Country Library 22 Station Road, Bellport, NY 11713 |
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July 7 - 20 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Click on the program for more information! |
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Here's What's Going on at the Library! |
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A Trip to Safety Town [Grades 2nd-5th AND an adult] Wednesday, July 10, 9:15am - 11:30am For grades 2nd-5th (minimum 7 years old) AND an adult. Learn about traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety using bicycles and miniature electric vehicles. Meet at Safety Town at the Holtsville Ecology Center at 9:15 am. Click here to sign up. |
Taylor Swift Day! Saturday, July 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Calling all Swifties! Join us as we celebrate all of Taylor Swift’s eras. Themed snacks, crafts, music, and games! All ages welcome. Click here to sign up. |
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Summer Classics: Book and Film The Great Gatsby
Saturday, July 20, 10:00am - 11:00am Join us for our monthly book discussion. Throughout the summer, we will be reading classics! This month, we'll be reading The Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald. We'll show the 2013 film adaptation after the discussion at 11:00am. Click here to sign up or stop in to register and pick up a copy of the book. |
July Outdoor Movie Winner - Hook Wednesday, July 24, 8:00pm Our Outdoor Movie series begins with Hook on Wednesday, July 24, 8:00pm at the South Country Ambulance Company, 420 Station Rd, Bellport, NY 11713. Bring your own snacks and seats. No registration required. If it rains, movie will move indoors. |
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Alliance for Rights and Recovery Thursday, August 1, 12:00pm - 3:00pm,In the main corridor The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is a state and national change agent dedicated to improving services, public policies and social conditions for people with mental health, substance use and trauma-related challenges, by promoting health, wellness, recovery, with full community inclusion, so that all may achieve maximum potential in communities of choice. Learn more about them by visiting their website here. |
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Looking to get rid of unwanted or expired medications in a way that is safe and protects our environment? Drop them off for safe disposal by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Safely disposing of medication prevents pollution of our ground water and keeps them out of the hands of young children and others who might abuse them. No registration required. Click here for information. |
Book & Brew (Book Discussion) Wednesday, August 7, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for this special book discussion at the Bellport Brewery! We'll be chatting about Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy. 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. |
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Community Mental Health Support Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00pm, In the main corridor Next date: August 7 |
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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. |
 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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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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