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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 through August 31 |
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South Country Library will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, August 8 for a special event |
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Construction on the downstairs Library Community Rooms will be taking place Saturday, August 9 - Saturday, August 31. Game clubs, and other programs will meet in alternate rooms. For more information contact the Reference Desk |
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Nutrition Education Series: Plant-Based Eating Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Explore the importance of a plant-based diet for overall health and sustainability. Tips on eating more whole food, plant-based diet are included. Samples will be provided. |
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YES Community Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Friday, August 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm A representative from Youth Enrichment Services COMHPS team will be available every first Friday of the month to provide information on their mental health services. They will offer mental health materials and free giveaways. For more information on this organization, visit their website: Here |
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YA Camp Half-Blood A Percy Jackson Event Saturday, August 2, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join us as we celebrate our favorite Demigod with a special event. There will be plenty of camp activities, including crafts, giveaways, snacks, green screen photos, and a viewing of the show. |
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Mini Golf in the Library! Friday, August 8, 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm The library will close early for a special mini golf event throughout the building! Nine mini golf holes will be set up inside the library for your group to play. A maximum of 20 groups can register for this event, with a limit of 5 people within a group. To minimize your waiting time, we have timed entries in 15-minute increments. Time slots are first come, first serve. Please visit or call the Reference desk to register. |
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Summer Reading Clubs
Adult Summer Reading Club now through - 5:00 pm, Friday, August 8 Join us for 2025’s summer of reading and rewards! Prize raffles run for two more 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.
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July 28 - August 10 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Click on the program for more information! |
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CHILDREN July Scavenger Hunt August Scavenger Hunt 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, August 11 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. |
 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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Download the South Country Library app: |
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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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