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South Country Library 22 Station Road, Bellport, NY 11713
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South Country Library will be closed for Summer Sundays July 6 - August 31
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South Country Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day
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Catholic Health Outreach Bus: Cardiac Screening Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Catholic Health Outreach Bus will be available in the South Country Library's parking lot for: Brief cardiac history Blood pressure screening BMI screening Simple blood test for cholesterol and glucose Health education Referrals as needed Resources for those without insurance No registration required.
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Meet Officer Vincent and a Service Dog Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet community liaison Officer Vincent and a real police service dog. After, you can touch and see a police car. Registration for this in-person program opens on July 1 at 9:30 am. Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2.
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Blood Drive Friday, July 18, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Everyone that donates blood will receive a voucher for 2 free Mets tickets! You can make an appointment by emailing Melissa at mgatto@nybc.org, by calling 800-933-2566, or by clicking this link. Walk-ins are also welcome!
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Community Resource Fair Saturday, July 19, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm We will be hosting a wide array of local organizations that will showcase all of their valuable services and programs. Meet with representatives from these organizations and see how they can help you!
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Outdoor Movie: A Minecraft Movie Hosted at the South Country Ambulance Co. Thursday, July 24, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The whole family is welcome to a movie under the stars. Bring your own seats and snacks! No registration required.
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Summer Reading Clubs Have Started Adult Summer Reading Club now through - 5:00 pm, Friday, August 8
Join us for 2025’s summer of reading and rewards! Sign up now and select a free book to keep, while supplies last. Prize raffles run for six weeks. Each book you complete earns you an entry ticket; choose the prize box in which to place it. Information, registration, and prizes:Adults Teen Summer Reading Club Color Our World
Now through - Saturday, August 16. Looking to do something fun this summer? Join South Country Library’s Summer Reading Club, where reading reaps rewards. You can read or listen to books, e-books, magazines, newspapers, graphic novels and comic books. Children's Summer Reading Club: Color Our World Now through - Saturday, August 16. Ages newborn-going into Grade 5. Be sure to sign up for the Children's SRC by July 5 for entry in our special raffle for Bronx Zoo tickets.
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June 30 - July 13 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Click on the program for more information!
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CHILDREN Craft Kit: Every Saturday. All ages, no registration required, while supplies last.
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One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (Must be Medicare Eligible) Every 2nd Monday of the Month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Next session: Monday, July 9 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 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. That is a separate process: 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. VetNow Link.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning. JobNow Link.
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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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ComicsPlus!® - Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga.
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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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