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Library News
from South Country Library
September 20, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Adults, does someone you know want to improve their English conversation skills? Our weekly practice group meets Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, starting this Thursday, September 22. All skill levels are welcome.
 
Teens, time to make a spooky selection -- vote for the horror movie you want to watch with us in October. Next Thursday, join us to celebrate Broadway with a screening of the classic musical movie, Sweeney Todd!
 
Families with Children, we still have room in our Muddy Pigs fingerpaint & storytime for 3- and 4-year-olds with their parents. For kids in grades 3 - 5, here's a sweet experiment -- mold toffee into shapes to see what sinks and what floats!
 
Happy Fall to all, and Shana Tovah to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
 
~ South Country Library
 
The Bellport Garden Club Presents
Flowers Speak Volumes
a Small, Standard, Flower Show
 
Saturday, October 1, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
 
In their beautiful floral displays throughout the library Bellport Garden Club members will compete in various categories in design and horticulture.
The show will be judged in accordance with the guidelines
of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State.
 

 
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
 
Drop by the library to get the "Smartest Card in Your Wallet."
 
Once you have it, explore all the library has to offer:
new books; access to technology; educational
programming; services; and more.
 
Any patron who show us their South Country
Library card can be entered in our raffle!
Supplies are depleted in our
Give or Take Food Pantry
 
We are down to a handful of items.
 
We will very gratefully accept donations in the bin in our lobby. Please help us help your neighbors in need with non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!

We are struggling to replenish our shelves. When we are able to do so, our Give and Take Food Pantry will be located in the lobby, available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Contest
 
September
In-Person Programs
Toddler Storytimes
Muddy Pigs
Candy Experiment
and more!
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Popsicle Scarecrow
Tracing Busy Bag
Crescent Moon Black Cat
Make Your Own Monster
 
October
In-Person Programs
Registration begins 10/1
Pumpkin Storytime at Glover Farms
Storytime & Hike at CEED
A Visit to the Firehouse
and more!
 
TEENS
 
Sign up for Advanced Battle of the Books
Grades 9 - 12
 
Vote for the
Horror Movie
 
Book Box
Back-to-School
 
Monthly Raffle
Back-to-School Movies
 
Jellyfish Painting
 
Teen Book Discussion
New Kid
by Jerry Craft
 
Broadway at
the Library
Sweeney Todd
 
ADULTS
 
Computer & Smartphone Class
 
Thursday Movies
Elvis
Where the
Crawdads Sing
 
Conversation Skills for English Learners
 
Beaded Wire Bracelet
 
Defensive Driving
 
Game Clubs
 
Enrichment Kits
for Adults with Special Needs
 Sept: String Painting
Oct: Fall Sensory Bags
Museum Passes & Discount Tickets
The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC. We also provide access to discounted tickets to Long Island Aquarium & the Bronx Zoo.
Click here to learn more!
We still have a limited amount of children's discounted tickets to Watch Hill, Fire Island. Tickets expire in October.
Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Elaine won Geography and Daddoo won Art!
 
Open September 20 - 22
Name that Tune: On Shuffle
Can you name the tune from a few seconds of music?
Click here to play!
 
Open September 27 - 29
Who Said That?
Do you remember who said these famous quotes? 
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
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
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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