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Library News
from South Country Library
June 15, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
Hello South Country Community,
 
Our summer reading programs are just around the corner! Sign-up for all ages begins Monday, June 28. You can find details on each age groups' program page below, along with the rest of our great upcoming programs.
 
Stay cool and keep hydrated,
South Country Library
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Summer Storytimes Announcement!
 
Scissors Practice
 
Canvas Button Art
 
Craft & Storytime:
Commotion in the Ocean
 
Fairy House
Night Light
 
Shark Craft
 
plus Sing-Alongs
& Storytimes!
 
TEENS
Teen Trivia
Sports
 
Movie Watch Party
The Avengers
 
Teen Book Club
Wicked as You Wish
 
Balloon Animals Craft
ADULTS
 
iPhone Photography
 
Tie Dye Upcycle Kits for July 4th
Enrichment Crafts
for adults with
differing abilities
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
JayJay for Capital Cities & Mimi for Friends (the TV show)
Open June 15 - 17
Mascots
June 17 is National Mascot Day.
How well do you know the mascots of New York's sports teams?
Click here to play!
Open June 22 - 24
Name That Tune:
'90s (Part 2)
Can you name more '90s songs from just a few seconds of music?
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.
 
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.
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!
 
Rent Assistance & Internet Access
Emergency Rental
Assistance Program
If you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
 
Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program
If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
 
Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library.
 
 
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.
 
 
Are you homebound?
You can get a COVID-19 Vaccine at home.
If you wish to receive the J&J vaccine, call 311.
The Suffolk Dept. of Health Services will send a nurse to your home to answer questions and administer the vaccine. Click for more info.
 
 
 
SMART Recovery® Group
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Anonymous     Age 18+
 
Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.
Note: SMART will not meet in July and August.
Please call for more information and for meetings elsewhere.
 
Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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.
Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
 
Past Webinars from South Country Library
  • Writing & improving your résumé
  • Searching for a job on the Internet
  • Creating & updating a LinkedIn profile
 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 
 
Social Work Services
 
Amy Baires 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. 
 
Amy speaks English y habla español.
 
At the Library Tuesdays
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Walk-in or make an appointment
 
By Phone Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, email abaires@sctylib.org
or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
 
Click here to learn how to get to our YouTube page
where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
 
 
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.
 
Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September 2020 issues? Click here for our storage page (en español). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
open with restrictions
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice