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Library News
from South Country Library
September 7, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
Hello South Country Community,
 
Here's another great batch of programs for patrons of every age. Some of them are even in-person programs! Adults take note: registration will now be required for Game Clubs (Chess, Bridge, Canasta, and Mah-Jonng) and Thursday Movies.
 
 ~ South Country Library
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Contest
 
3-D Paper Fruit Kit
 
Fall Colored Cereal Tree Craft Kit
 
Baby Music Kit
 
Weekly Concept Kits
 
Free Downloadables
 
TEENS
 
Volunteers Needed for the YA Garden!
 
Teen Trivia
 
In-Person Programs:
Teen Advisory Group
Table Top Games
Craft Day
 
Craft Kits:
Beach Frame
Bubble Stationery
Scaredy Pot Scarecrow
 
Virtual Watch Party:
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
on Netflix
 
Teen Book Club:
Framed
 
ADULTS
 
Financial Wellness
 
Census Records
 
In-Person Exercise
Tai Chi, Qigong,
& Chair Yoga
 
Writing Workshop
 
Adult Book Club:
The Island of
Sea Women
 
Healthy Eating for Busy People
 
Free Health Screenings
 
Enrichment Crafts
for adults with
differing abilities
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Justin for The Walking Dead & Bobbie G for Famous Paintings!
Open September 7 - 9
Who Said That?
Do you remember
who said these
famous quotes?
Click here to play!
Open September 14 - 16
Video Games
National Video Game Day is September 12 -- how well do you know these popular games?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
Mark your Calendars!
Friday, October 1 is the registration date for our
Family Pumpkin Painting Party
Saturday, October 23
12:30 - 2:00 PM
in the library parking lot
 
Limited registration -- be sure to call on Oct. 1!
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!
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 
 
September is National Library Card Month
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.
You can also visit our Patron Services desk at the front for the same service.
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!
 
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 Vaccine Assistance
 
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.
 
COVID-19 Vaccinee Appointments & Info
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services.
Vaccines are available for everyone age 12 and older at vaccination clinics around the county and at home for people confined to their homes.
Visit the above link or call 311.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
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Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm