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Medicare Basics via Zoom Earth Day BOOK DISCUSSIONS ***VOTE*** Wednesday, , Celebration LIBRARY 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, , 12-1 p.m. Books & Bagels How to navigate Medicare, what BUDGET VOTE Earth craft kits; paint a bird via Zoom is/isn’t covered by Parts A & B, house; make a bird feeder; Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. AND TRUSTEE what gaps to fill with Parts C children’s Join our monthly virtual book ELECTIONS or D, when and how to sign up storytime. discussion group. Tuesday, , for the coverage Outdoor event; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. you need in your weather : Founding budget. Cindy cancel. Register Mothers by Cokie Roberts Details on page 3. on our website. Goldsher provides Book available now http://bit.ly/BookinMarch an unbiased resource in this educational webinar. To register DIY Natural Beauty MARCH IS WOMEN’S via Zoom email: [email protected] Long Island Reads HISTORY MONTH Thursday, , : The Vanishing Afternoon Bingo 7-8:30 p.m. Half by Brit Remember the via Zoom Discussion; take+make. Meghan Bennett Ladies via Zoom Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., Sullivan reviews the best Join us to discuss Thursday, , , natural alternative cosmetic this year’s Long 7-8 p.m. Join us for three rounds of ingredients. Learn to make Island Reads Genealogy research often virtual Bingo. Registration a natural facial scrub and selection. First ten South Country focuses on closes 24-hours before the roll-on perfume. First 20 South cardholders to register receive a free males, but Country cardholders to register receive copy of the book when available. event, at which time a Bingo Register with library card: 50% of materials; pick-up begins 4/1. Register card and Zoom link will be with library card: http://bit.ly/LIReads2021 our family emailed to you. To register email: http://bit.ly/NaturalBeautyDIY tree is made up of women. [email protected] Include South : The Dinner Uncover your maternal Country Library card barcode for a chance by Herman Koch ancestors’ stories and to win prizes! Book available 4/10 learn where they might National Library Week Register: http://bit.ly/ hide in historical records. Comedy Workshop BookinMay -10 Register in advance: via Zoom http://bit.ly/GeneaLadies Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Food Pantry April 1, 8, 15, 22 If you are in need, please help Invisible Labor: Learn to write and perform your yourself to items in our food own stand-up comedy from writer pantry in the library lobby any LI Women and stand-up comedian Pat Shea. time the building is open. Also, behind the Find your style, learn pacing and we collect non-perishable, non- Whaling Industry comedic timing. You are encouraged expired food items in our lobby via Zoom to hone 3-6 minutes of comedy to for this purpose. Thank you, Thursday, , perform during the final session. donors! 7-8 p.m. 4-pt. series. Register: http://bit.ly/ Long Island HahaVeryFunny ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE was at the heart of As the library approaches its annual budget vote and trustee election, commercial whaling, the Poetry Workshop we take this opportunity to thank the community for your support. U.S.A’s 5th most profitable via Zoom In a year that was short on good news and trying for everyone, our industry in the 19th century. Saturday, April 10, library staff took pride in their ability to swiftly and creatively re- invent our service model. The altered our approach to LI native women ensured 12-1 p.m. Interactive workshop to fuel nearly all we offer. You, the community, now have access to a wide industry success by their variety of remote services, virtual programming, increased streaming, labor and the mechanisms of creativity with reflective and downloadables. We expanded Wi-Fi access, began free book survival they built while men discussion, fun writing prompts and seed-library mailings, and created a community food pantry. were absent, at sea. In this talk, and sharing favorite poems. Our board of trustees pitched in as well, in recognition of economic difficulties being experienced by many of our residents, with their local historian Erin Becker will Be inspired to bring poetic experiences into your life with move to cancel the 2020-2021 budget vote thereby determining discuss the role of Long Island the library would operate with no tax increase. With hope now on native women in this industry. current, virtual events and the horizon, the library staff looks forward to a return to normal Register: resources. Handouts will be operations as soon as we safely can. Thank you, again, for your Register: http://bit.ly/InvisibleWhaling emailed beforehand. patronage and we hope you will support us on April 6 as we hold an http://bit.ly/PoetryatNoon election for three trustee seats and present our 2021-2022 budget for approval (see page 3).

Register for programs in person, online at sctylib.org or by telephone at (631) 286-0818 Page 1 Origami Kits April Showers Bring For grades K-5 May Flowers Craft CHILDREN’S CORNER Registration and pick up begins: All ages Check sctylib.org/kids/ for new information and details. The Tuesday, Children’s department’s virtual events and home activities include Monday, ongoing weekly offers, craft or game kits to pick up and take “Egg”cellent home, and combination programs/kits. Kits/programs may require registration and may include an age limit. All crafts or kits are Wreath Kit All ages Celebrate National limited; available while supplies last. Thursday, March 25 Story Day For grades K-5 Ongoing Toddler Pasting Plant Kit All ages Pick up a fill-in- Practice Kit Monday, the-blank story Storytime! live via Zoom For ages 18-36 mos. Rocking and we’ll hang it 2 yrs. and up Registration and pick-up begins: in the Children’s Friday, Snails Department. Every Monday, 4 p.m. For grades K-5 Email [email protected] to Begins Tuesday, Celebrate Super Registration and pick-up begins: Story must be returned by 4/20. get the Zoom link Mario Day! Tuesday, Number of the Week For grades 2-5 The Very Hungry Registration and pick up begins: mos.-5 yrs. Craft with Story Kit Monday, Caterpillar Every Wednesday For pre-K-grade 2 April Fool’s Contest Registration and pick up begins: Simple Rainbow Small Singalong ALL MONTH Thursday, Newborn-5 yrs. Craft All ages Tell a joke to us or email it to Go-Along Storytime Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, [email protected] We’ll live via Zoom Premieres on Facebook and put it on the bulletin board Thursday, , 4 p.m. YouTube, and is also available Leprechaun and enter you in a raffle! One entry per day. on our webpage. Lookers! For pre-K-grade 2 Baby Chicks Craft Registration and pick up begins: All ages Craft Kit Giveaway Thursday, April Showers Monday, 18 mos.-grade 5 Baby Kit Seed Bomb Kit Every Saturday Chipmunk Paint For ages Newborn to 18 mos. For grades K-5 Kits from The Art Nanny Registration and pick up begins: Registration and pick up begins: March For grades K-5 Thursday, April 1 Wednesday, Registration and pick up begins: Happy Monday, Sock Bunnies Chocolate Kit For grades K-2 (one per family) Birthday, Gold Fish Craft Registration and pick up begins: Registration and pick up begins: Dr. Seuss For grades K-5 Tuesday, April 6 Monday, Grades K-5 Registration and pick-up begins: Tuesday, Tuesday, Celebrate National Bobbing Bumblebees For grades K-5 Fun Science! Alka Toddler Color Unicorn Day Registration and pick up begins: ® For grades 3-5 Tuesday, Seltzer Rockets Recognition Kit Registration and pick up For grades 2-5 For ages 18-48 mos. begins: Paper Roll Fish Registration and pick up begins: Registration and pick up begins: Thursday, Thursday, March 18 For grades K-3 Thursday, March 4 Registration and pick up begins: Thursday, April 29 Library Services If you have questions about any of our services, speak to a Reference Librarian. Seed Library print patrons’ 3-D objects and Streaming Svcs. services, downloading and Would you like to start a posters. Order forms are on Cardholders can stream films, streaming, and many other services vegetable garden? Use the website. Fees will apply. documentaries, art house will be available. library’s Seed Library to acquire films, TV, music, e-books, If infection rates increase to seeds. Bestseller Club audio books, comics and more. specified level:Return to Phase Enjoy automatic holds on new Check out the unique offerings Two. Building closes to the Outreach fiction by bestselling authors. on these services: hoopla®, public. Patrons can access library Library materials can be Choose your favorite authors Kanopy, Kanopy Kids. materials via curbside pickup. delivered to/picked up from (also large print); names update If staff member or contact traced adults in-district confined at periodically. We notify you patron tests positive or is exposed home. Call to arrange. when to pick up a book. COVID-19 Closure to COVID-19: Building closes - Library staff will continue to work temporary quarantine. Patrons can during COVID-19 scenarios that access materials online. 3-D Printing Lucky Day follow. Virtual programs will Popular new books are on If NYS mandates a lockdown: Poster Printing occur. Phone calls will be answered Building closes. Our in-house printers can display to pick up, if it’s your during hours we’re open. Reference lucky day! No holds or renewals.

Register for programs in person, online at sctylib.org or by telephone at (631) 286-0818 Page 2 Young Adults Registering for programs requires SCL library card. Full descriptions and online registration: sctylib.org ALL YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 6-12 Authors Unlimited 2021 a valid YA South Country Library Reading and Writing Saturday, , card only. Volunteer 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. via Zoom Earth Day Totes For info about community service credit: sctylib.org/teen/volunteers/ Advanced Battle of Celebrate reading. Teens meet Wednesday, April 21 the Books via Zoom authors of YA Literature. Attend, Grades 9-12 complete a survey at the end Films and Games Teen Advisory Group Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., to earn 3 service hrs. ht t p:// via Zoom March 4-April 15 authorsunlimited.org Tuesday, March 9, Cinder by Marissa Meyer and 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Name of the Star by Make It Share ideas and help plan Maureen Johnson available programs. Earn 1 service hr. now. Teams from Suffolk Craft Kits All kits contain all Color a Smile libraries compete. April trivia materials needed. Color pages for a nonprofit contest date t.b.a. Those registered Game Night via Zoom group that distributes cheer will be contacted to Among Us: Thursday, to people in need of a smile. Teen Book Club via Zoom arrange pick up. March 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Application and guidelines Virtual book discussion. UNO: Thursday, online. Every 4 sheets earn 1 ® Monochromatic Download books from hoopla April 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. service hour. Max. 5 hrs./mo. with your library “Watercolor” Painting card. Registration is Wednesday, Watch Party Kindness Rocks via Zoom Paint beauty and good required. Sunflower Pot Monday, , Prom thoughts. Every 4 earns 1 service Wednesday, Friday, , 4:30-5:30 p.m. Evil hour. Max. 1 hr./mo. Guidelines Genius by Emoji Sugar 6:30-8:30 p.m. online. Catherine Jinks Cookies We Can Be Heroes Monday, April 26, Read, Write a Review Wednesday, Friday, , Read/complete a new YA book 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bone Alert: food kit may contain 6:30-8:30 p.m. then write a review. Learn more Gap by Laura Ruby allergens. Register in person or online. by phone. Limited to those with Large Print Newsletter Online version can be enlarged.

ESPAÑOL Una versión en español del boletín está disponible para leer en nuestro sitio web. Hay wifi gratis en el estacionamiento de la biblioteca. Se requiere distanciamiento social.

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTIONS INFORMATION FOR VOTERS The date for district residents to vote for the library’s Trustees will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the library. You will be electing three trustees to three-year terms. Recipients of the three highest vote counts will fill terms until 2024. Newly elected trustees will be seated at the meeting of the Board. This is your chance to participate in the support of a truly local democratic institution. Please remember to come to the library and cast your ballot.

VOTING DAY: Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the library Community Room. Applications for absentee ballots are available online or at the Reference desk.

WHO CAN VOTE: You must be a registered voter. You may register to vote in a library election if you are a citizen of the U.S., 18 years of age, and have been a resident of the South Country School District for at least 30 days.

VOTER REGISTRATION: You can register in person at Suffolk County Board of Elections, 700 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. Call 631-852-4554 to request a voter application or download from http://www.suffolkvotes.com

Register for programs in person, online at sctylib.org or by telephone at (631) 286-0818 Page 3 South Country Library STANDARD MAIL NONPROFIT ORG. 22 Station Road, Bellport, New York 11713 U.S. POSTAGE PAID 631-286-0818 sctylib.org BELLPORT, NY Kristina Sembler, Director | Patrick O’Leary, Assistant Director 11713 PERMIT NO. 7 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trustees: ECRWSS Joann Neal, President Annelies Kamran, Vice President RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER Cecelia Walsh, Treasurer Carole Gagliano, Secretary

Sherry Binnington, A. Johnson, Geoffrey Marschall

Adult Programs Brainfuse Tutors (HeLP) Stony Brook Financial Wellness: For K-12, college, adults No Tax Assistance Medicine Healthy There will be no in-person How Money Works Daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. via Zoom Libraries Program AARP Tax Assistance at the Reach live tutors. Soporte en Stony Brook Medicine offers Wednesday, , español de 10:00 a 23:00 todos library this tax season. For 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. free webinars to enhance health info. call Reference Dept. or los días. From library website’s and well-being. Video topics OR 7-8:30 p.m. Homework Help or main. sctylib.org/adult-research/programs/ Change the face vary; run times 25-60 minutes. notice-on-aarp-tax-service/ suffolk.ny.brainfuse.com New videos added often. Titles of your financial (+ library card barcode). include: The Importance of Sleep; situation. Examine Eating and Exercise with Diabetes; How We Have a Notary the root problems EXERCISE Smoking and Vaping Can Affect Your The library is now able to and apply new principles. Don’t Health; Women, Infants and Children notarize your documents. have a plan for your debt? Join (WIC) Program; Healthy Hour: Caregiver Please call the library for our us. Register: email jsalvatore@ Tai Chi via Zoom https://bit.ly/MedHealthy Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., notary’s availability. sctylib.org with time preferred. March 11, April 8 Jim Cummings; 24 moves - Parenting Your Teen What to Read Next? Cooking School Wednesday, April 14, Beijing form. Register: Adult library cardholders can via Zoom http://bit.ly/TaiChiMar 7-8:30 p.m. request book ideas. We create Challenge Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. http://bit.ly/TaiChiApr Parents of teens, join social work a list based on your completed intern for support. Reader Profile sctylib.org/adult- April 6-June 8 (No 5/11 mtg.) Qigong via Zoom via Zoom. Register: research/readers-corner/ Follow lessons Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., http://bit.ly/ParentingYourTeen in The Haven’s March 18, April 15 Kitchen Cooking ® EDUCATION & Tom Linden; gentle exercise SMART Recovery ENTERTAINMENT School by Alison health/coordination. Register: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Cayne to learn http://bit.ly/QigongMar Anonymous. Recovery support techniques for addiction (any type) and Mandala Painting http://bit.ly/QigongApr beyond recipes. addictive behavior, age 18+. Kits include four 4-inch round Each week we’ll go over Chair Yoga via Zoom Scientifically-based. canvases, pre- Mondays, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom; use link to sign in. printed. Build your techniques, share what we March 22, April 19 No registration required. mandala using six tried and learned. First ten Kristen Orsini; breath work, http://bit.ly/SMARTgroup paint colors and South Country cardholders to stress release. Register: ten dotting tools register may keep their book. http://bit.ly/ChairYogaMar Social Work Intern provided. Learn dot Register with library card: http://bit.ly/ChairYogaApr A social work student intern art; keep and use http://bit.ly/Cookchallenge from Stony Brook U. assists tools for future projects. South patrons with information, Country cardholders only. Registration, HELP & INFORMATION referrals and paperwork for pick up (Ref.) begins: LIBRARY MISSION housing, treatment, social http://bit.ly/startdotart STATEMENT Library program info and services, COVID-19. access, building and service Call Reference for appointment or Financial Wellness: Building community by sharing the wonders of updates, activities and help are email: [email protected] Marriage and Money on: Facebook via Zoom learning, creating and @southcountrylibrary and Coronavirus Page Wednesday, March 10, connecting with one another. Instagram @sctylib Click the We regularly update this 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. YouTube icon on our website resource page with reliable OR 7-8:30 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES for past programs. Regular information, helpful sites, Before you smile for your Meetings, 7 p.m.* library programs and COVID-19 hotlines, and more. wedding camera, get a financial emails can be requested: sctylib.org/coronavirus/ snapshot. How to allocate Thursday, March 18 [email protected] or our income together. Register: email Thursday, April 15 website sctylib.org/ [email protected] with time *Please call 631-286-0818 or check preferred. website for details how to attend.

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