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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.
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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 |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Summer Storytimes Announcement! Scissors Practice Canvas Button Art Craft & Storytime: Commotion in the Ocean Fairy House Night Light Shark Craft plus Sing-Alongs & Storytimes!
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Teen Trivia Sports Movie Watch Party
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iPhone Photography Tie Dye Upcycle Kits for July 4th Enrichment Crafts for adults with differing abilities
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Weekly Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: JayJay for Capital Cities & Mimi for Friends (the TV show)
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Open June 15 - 17 Mascots June 17 is National Mascot Day. How well do you know the mascots of New York's sports teams?
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Open June 22 - 24 Name That Tune: '90s (Part 2) Can you name more '90s songs from just a few seconds of music?
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Rent Assistance & Internet Access
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Assistance ProgramIf you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Anonymous Age 18+
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Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.
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Note: SMART will not meet in July and August. Please call for more information and for meetings elsewhere.
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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.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
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from South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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Past Webinars from South Country Library
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The Library has a Notary Public Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818 Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
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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.
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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
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To make an appointment, email abaires@sctylib.org or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
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where you can watch videos of past programs for children and adults!
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required.
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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.
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet.
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice
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