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South Country Library 22 Station Road, Bellport, NY 11713 |
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September 1 - 14 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Click on the program for more information! |
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CHILDREN Contest: Reading Challenge: |
TEENS Craft Kit: Resources: Upcoming YA Book Discussion: |
Adult Craft Kit: Enrichment Kit: |
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Here's What's Going on at the Library! |
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Writer's Workshop Wednesday, September 4, 6:45pm - 8:30pm Next Meeting: September 18, October 2 Interested in receiving direct feedback on your writing from other writers? Join the writer’s workshop where writers read their work and share comments. We meet every two weeks until December and a new piece of writing is due at each class. Each story should be one page in length, any subject, and any style. Click here for first assignment and registration. |
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Books & Bagels Saturday, September 21, 10:00am - 11:00am Join us for our monthly book discussion! This month, we will be reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Bagels, coffee, and tea will be served. The first 20 patrons to register will receive a copy of the book to keep! Pick up your copy now. Click here for more information. |
Sustainability Fair Thursday, October 3, 12:00pm - 3:00pm We will be hosting various organizations from across our region to showcase their programs and resources related to sustainability. |
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Book & Brew Monday, October 7, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sign up now and join us for this special book discussion at the Bellport Brewery! We'll chat about Pet Sematary by Stephen King. You can pick your copy of the book up at the Patron Services desk. Bellport Brewing Co. will give participants their first drink at half price (beer, wine, or soda). Click here for more information. |
Community Mental Health Support Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00pm, In the main corridor Next date: September 4 |
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A representative from the YES nonprofit's Community Mental Health Promotion & Support team will be here to inform patrons about their mental health services. Stop by for free giveaways! Visit the YES website for more. |
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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. 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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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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