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Library News
from South Country Library
June 1, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
It's June already?! Indeed it is. Our programs might not slow down the months for you, but they do offer some lovely opportunities for creativity, conversation, and growth. 
 
See you in the funny papers...or at the virtual program below!
 
~ South Country Library
 
 
Virtual Cartooning Class
Thursday, June 10, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
For adults, teens, and
children grade 3 and up.
Learn cartooning -- a great way to relax and create!
Award-winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator 
Rick Stromoski will teach how to draw characters, expressions, and animals in this fun and entertaining program.
Materials: Have a stack of paper and something to draw with.
Click here to register!
 
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age-group for program details & registration.
 
CHILDREN
 
Activity Kits
Bathtime Fun
Blooming Babies 
Crazy Grass Heads
Little Red Hen
Scissors Practice
 
Craft Kits
Feed the Bunny
Bird Kite
String Flower Art
Flag Day Craft
Crab Craft
Canvas Button Art
 
plus Sing-Alongs
& Storytimes!
 
TEENS
Teen Trivia
Fortnite
 
Virtual Game Night
Bingo
 
Exam Stress Relief Kit
 
Craft Kit
Paper Quilling
 
Movie Watch Party
The Avengers
 
Teen Book Club
Wicked as You Wish
 
ADULTS
 
Virtual Tai Chi
 
Gardening
by the Sea
 
The Road to Financial Independence
 
Pedestrian &
Bicycle Safety
 
Book Club
Netherland
 
Virtual Chair Yoga
 
iPhone Photography
 
Enrichment Crafts
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Julie M for Name that Tune: Shuffle
& Daley for Popular Movies
Open June 1 - 3
Capital Cities
How well do you know the world's capital cities, based on their famous landmarks?
Click here to play!
Open June 8 - 10
Friends (the TV show)
Friends recently released their reunion special. How well do you remember this iconic show?
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!
 
You can get a COVID-19 Vaccine at Home
 
If you (or a loved one) are confined to your home and wish to receive a J&J COVID-19 vaccine, call 311.
 
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services
will send a nurse to your home to answer
your questions and administer your vaccine.
 
Click here for more COVID-19 Vaccine services & information
from Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
 
 
COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Assistance for Senior (age 60+) South Country Library Cardholders
 
Call Reference at 631-286-0818 to request assistance.
 
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.
 
 
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.
 

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

 
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.
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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Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice