South Country Library General Information
Phone: 631-286-0818
Fax: 631-286-4873
Address: 22 Station Road, Bellport, New York 11713
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Email: sctyref@sctylib.org
| Hours | |
| Monday | 9:30am-9:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am-9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am-9:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am-9:00pm |
| Friday | 9:30am-9:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am-5:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00pm-5:00pm* |
*The South Country Library is open on Sundays mid-Sept through mid-May.
January and February South Country Library Programs
Posted
The
South Country Library has released its list of events for
January and February. Registration for adult programs is immediate and
ongoing unless otherwise noted.
Registration for children's programs has changed. You can now register for
monthly programs during first week of each month and there is a limit of two
programs per child during the first week. The Library hopes that monthly
registrations will increase program availability
to more families and cut down on unforeseen schedule conflicts.
In-person or online registration for January children's programs starts
Monday, January 2nd at 9:30am. February program registration starts
Wednesday, February 1st at 9:30am. Phone registration begins at 2:00pm on
either day. Registration is limited to two programs per child initially;
unlimited beginning Monday, January 9th or Wednesday, February 8th.
Once open, registration is available online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
here.
Click here for descriptions of the upcoming programs.
Help our Animal Friends
For
the months of January and February, the South Country Library will be
collecting supplies to send to the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons.
We will accept only new, unopened supplies of toys, dry dog and cat food,
treats, leashes, collars, towels (can be used, but washed), canned baby food
(fruit or vegetable) gift cards to supermarkets or pet stores, wild bird
seed, Cheerios and any size Rubbermaid totes with lids. Please drop off
donations in the Children’s Department.
Poetry Event: Deborah La’Sassier
Date: Wednesday, February 15th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: South Country Library
“The best way to describe my poetry is: I write about reality – not always with a happy ending, just real life. My poetry is also about healing. In order for colors to fade, we have to learn to swim above the rain.” Deborah La’Sassier is a wife, mother, author, poet, winner of the 2001 International Poet of Merit award, East Patchogue resident, and Bellport High School graduate. On Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00pm, Deborah will discuss and present her work for the South Country community. Refreshments will be served following the event.
AARP Tax Assistance Program
South
Country Library is pleased to partner with AARP in offering their free Tax
Assistance Program again this year. This is a free, volunteer-run tax
counseling and preparation service, available to seniors (age 60 and over)
and to low- and middle-income taxpayers. The service is intended to provide
basic tax help and is by appointment only.
Again this year due to a continued shortage of volunteers, a very limited
number of appointments will be available. For this reason, South Country
Library patrons with valid library cards only will be permitted to
participate. If you do not have a card, or your card has expired, please
obtain one at the Library’s Circulation desk before registering. Counselors
will be at the Library on Tuesdays between 10:00am–2:00pm by appointment
only. Beginning Monday, January 9th you may call or visit the Reference Desk
at 286-0818 to make an appointment.
South Country Library begins a new season of concerts in October offering monthly popular music, tribute artists, jazz or classical performances and more. For the full 2011-2012 concert schedule our brochure is available in the Library or on our website.
Concert: Shenole Latimer & Friends
Date: Friday, February 17th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: South Country Library
In celebration of 2012’s African American History Month, the South Country Library welcomes back acclaimed saxophonist Shenole Latimer and his 3-piece backing band. Shenole has been touring up and down the east coast for the last year to rave reviews. Led by his fantastic signature sound, the group will play an up-tempo and eclectic mix of jazz classics. A dessert buffet will be served.
The
South Country Library now offers one-on-one technology help with a Reference
Librarian. Call to schedule a 30-minute appointment (limit of one per
person) for basic technology help: to use your library account online; to
search the online catalog; to place holds for materials; to download
materials free from Live-brary.com; to use your e-reader (Nook, iPad,
Kindle, etc). Other topics include: basic computer help; basic internet
help; e-mail; introduction to Microsoft Office programs; social networking
(primarily Facebook). Open to South Country Library cardholders only.
Telephone registration at 286-0818.