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Library News
from South Country Library
May 3, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Parents and teens, sign up for our Parent/Teen Paint Party and combine your artistic skills. Plus, we have more crafts and community service opportunities for teens.
 
Adults, do you need some new strategies for managing stress? And don't miss our hands-on jewelry class to make a wire-wrapped beaded pendant. Or take a look back to learn about what Long Island was like against the backdrop of World War II.
 
Families with children, don't forget to sign up for in-person programs for May, and check our our new batch of take-home crafts to celebrate spring and Mother's Day. 
 
Speaking of Mother's Day, we'll be closed this Sunday, May 8. Enjoy your day, all of you wonderful mothers out there.
 
~ South Country Library
 
P.S. Did you miss our May-June Newsletter? You can see it here.
 
Cast Your Vote for our Outdoor Movies
Vote for your top two movies for our summer movie nights!
The two movies that receive the most votes will be shown
Friday, July 22nd at South Country Ambulance Company
& Wednesday, August 24th at the Bellport Bandshell.
You may vote online here, or cast a ballot
at the Patron Services desk at the library.
Voting ends Sunday, May 15.
 
 
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.
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
 
In-Person May Programs 
Toddler Storytime
Playpalooza!
Mother Goose
Baby Yoda Torn Art
Magical Paper Flowers
Unicorn Watercolor Wand
LEGO® Club
Bugs! Storytime & Craft
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Littles' Bingo
Tulip & Daisy Craft
Flower Doodles
DIY Mother's Day Card
Basket for Mom
Color, Shape, Number Bag
Flower Craft
Flag Craft
 
Free Museum Passes
 
LI Aquarium
Discounted Tickets
 
Weekly Concept Kits
 
TEENS
 
Battle of the Books
for grades 5 - 8
 
Book Box
May Mysteries
 
Monthly Raffle
Star Wars
 
Craft Kit:
Book Art Flowers
 
Crafternoon:
Pixel Art
 
Parent/Teen
Paint Party
 
 
Community Service
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Teen Advisory Group
Garden Volunteers
Senior Letter Writing
 
Teen Book Club
Short
 
ADULTS
 
Game Day Wednesday
 
Exercise Programs
 
Computer & Smartphone Class
 
Defensive Driving
 
Managing Stress
 
Thursday Movie:
Belfast
 
Freeform Wire Pendant
 
Adult Book Discussion
American Dirt
 
World War II and LI
(via Zoom)
 
Cricut Keychain Craft
 
Tie Dye Kit
 
Enrichment
for Adults with Special Needs
May Kit: Flower Pot
In-Person Program:
Board Games
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Jay won Science and Dee won Finish the Lyric!
Open May 3 - 5
Asian American &
Pacific Islander Month
Test your knowledge of Polynesian history and the Aloha state.
Click here to play!
Open May 10 - 12
Fact or Fiction:
Pop Culture
Do you know whether these statements are fact or fiction?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
Supplies are low in our Give or Take Food Pantry.
 
We have a bin in the lobby where we will gratefully accept all donations of non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!
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.
 
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: The last SMART meeting before a break is Wednesday, May 11.
 
 
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. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.
 
The Library has a Notary Public
Available Tuesdays through Thursdays by appointment.
Call (631) 286-0818 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment.
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
 
Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
Note: This temporary assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments & Info
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services.
Vaccines are available for everyone age 5 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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Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Curbside pickup available
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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
 
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