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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.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
Virtual programs are presented online through Zoom.
For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org
 
Adult Summer Reading Club
Sign-up begins Monday, June 28
 
As with previous years, each book you read will earn you chances to win some fantastic raffle prizes, many of which are gift certificates to local businesses. You will be able to submit your reading logs both in person and online. 
Click here for more information.
 
 
iPhone Photography (Virtual)
Thursday, June 17, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
The days of having to bring the camera are over and we are taking tons of photos with our phones. So now let’s get the best photos we can! Instructor Kristine Thomas will cover all features of the iPhone camera including various capture modes, editing, and how to get those images off the phone and in a frame where they deserve to be. Click here to register.
 
 
Fourth of July Tie Dye Upcycle Kits
Registration & pickup begins Monday, June 21
Upcycle white t-shirts or other items with patriotic colors for summer. The kit includes red and blue dye powder bottles (add water), gloves, rubber bands, and instructions. Suitable for 3 small projects.
Click here to register with your South Country Library card.
 
Pick-up at the Reference Desk.
While supplies last.
 
 
Enrichment Crafts for Adults with differing abilities
 
To register, call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card.
Please let us know of any allergies or specific accomodations needed.
June Craft: Seashell Sensory Jars
Create your own calming sensory bottle, perfect for the summer. 
Available through the rest of June,
while supplies last.
 
July Craft: Fairy Glow Jars
Capture some summer "fairies" with this
jar kit of glow-in-the-dark paint and glitter. 
Available starting July 1, while supplies last.
 
 
Don't forget about our recorded programs on YouTube!
 
Are you missing our Savvy Sightseer Virtual Vacations? Want to get an extra session of Tai Chi in? How about learning more about genealogy? Click here for all that & more!
 
 
 
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.
 
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.
 

 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 

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
 
Click here to learn how to get to our YouTube page
where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
 

 
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