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 on
Mother's Day: Sunday, May 11

Pizza Time at Café Castello
Wednesday, May 14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 
Join us at Café Castello in Bellport Village and learn how to make your own pizza! There will also be a short story time. This program is for grades K-5th and an adult.
 
Registration is required.Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2.
 
Register here
The Karpenteers: Iconic Women of the '70s
Friday, May 16, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 
 
Library favorites are back featuring Iconic Women of the '70s. Music from the Carpenters, Carly Simon, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt and many more artists from the era.
 
 Register Here
Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, May 17, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join dungeon master, Justin, for a campaign of Dungeons and Dragons, meeting once per month. Participation is open to adults and teens aged 16 years and older.   
 
Register here

Pet Adoption Event!
Friday, May 18, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
 
Almost Home Animal Rescue will have dogs up for adoption here at the library! Stop by to visit the puppies and learn how you can adopt!
 
The event will take place in the Library Parking Lot.
 
Learn more about Almost Home here. 

May 5 - May 18
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Click on the program for more information!

CHILDREN
 
Toddler Storytime
 
DIY Plant for Mom
 
Mother Goose series
 
Storycraft for Littles series
 
Art for Littles
 
Toddler Storytime
 
Canta y Baila Conmigo®
/ Sing & Dance with Me
 
Pizza Time at Café Castello
 
Art for Littles
 
1000 Books Before
Kindergarten
 
Obstacle Course!
 No registration required. 
Drop in between
10:15 am - 11:15 am on May 5 for a tot-friendly obstacle course!
 
Craft Kit: 
Every Saturday. All ages, no registration required, while supplies last.
 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Scavenger Hunt
For the whole month of May, kids can find food that the Very Hungry Caterpillar has taken a bite out of throughout the Children's Library! Participants will be entered into a raffle. 
TEENS
 
Tween 3D Printing
 
Chess Club
 
Dungeons and Dragons
 
 Volunteer Opportunities
 
Garden Volunteers
 
Teen Advisory Group
 
Resources: 
BrainFuse HelpNow
live tutoring and more
 
 BrainFuse CollegeNow
 
100 Books Before Graduation
  
Craft Kit:
Mini Tic Tac Toe
 
Teen Raffle:
Star Wars
 
ADULTS
 
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
 
Citizen Preparedness Corps: Emergency Response Training
 
Social Work Intern
 
SMART Recovery®
 
Mah-Jongg Club
 
Canasta Club
 
Social Work Intern
 
Social Work Intern
 
Declutter Your Life: Simple Steps to an Organized Home
 
Bridge Club
 
Enrichment Movie Night!
  
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
 
Social Work Intern
 
Yoga
 
SMART Recovery®
 
Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application Assistance for the 65+, Blind and Disabled Population
 
Mah-Jongg Club
 
Canasta Club
 
Social Work Intern
 
Thinking of Selling Your Home?
 
Social Work Intern
 
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
 
Qigong
 
Bridge Club
 
The Karpenteers: Iconic Women of the '70s
 
Books & Bagels
 
Dungeons and Dragons
 
Pet Adoption Event!
 
 Movie:
Ghost
 
Mufasa: The Lion King 
 
Craft Kit:
Paint Pour Flower Pot
 
Enrichment Kit:
Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

 More from South Country Library 

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.
 
Brainfuse HelpNow
 
HelpNow's features include:

Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science,
reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state
standardized tests. Skills-Building - Choose your topic to receive real-time help. Personalized eLearning Tools - My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My
Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!

24-Hour Writing Lab  - Submit essays and other forms of writing for
constructive feedback. Homework Send Question - Submit homework questions for expert guidance. Adult Learning Center  - Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more! Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
Free with your library card!
ParentTV
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.
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Alzheimer's-Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Every other Monday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Next meeting: Monday, May 5
 
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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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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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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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.