Upcoming Events

Featured Events

adoption event

Pet Adoption Event!

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Parking Lot at South Country Library

Program Type:

Drop-in, Help and Information, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Almost Home Animal Rescue will have dogs up for adoption here at the library! Stop by to visit the puppies and learn how you can adopt! Learn more about Almost Home here. 

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Drop-in, Help and Information, Special Event
Event Details:

Almost Home Animal Rescue will have dogs up for adoption here at the library! Stop by to visit the puppies and learn how you can adopt! Learn more about Almost Home here. 

job fair

Job Fair

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Help and Information, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us to learn about hundreds of job opportunities from Suffolk County Companies looking for local talent!Companies Attending:• Halo Network• NYS Dept of Corrections• East End Di...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Help and Information, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to learn about hundreds of job opportunities from Suffolk County Companies looking for local talent!

Parent Teen Paint Night

Parent Teen Paint Night

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, In-person

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Bring your adult to the library an evening of fun as we paint highland cows! Each pair will paint a highland cow and when the two canvases are put together it creates an adorable s...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your adult to the library an evening of fun as we paint highland cows! Each pair will paint a highland cow and when the two canvases are put together it creates an adorable scene.

Boater Safety

Boat America's Boater Safety Course

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Help and Information, In-person

Age Group:

Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Boat America is an in-depth boating class that provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boaters certificate. This course satisfies the Brianna's Law Requirement. You must attend b...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Help and Information, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boat America is an in-depth boating class that provides the knowledge needed to obtain a boaters certificate. This course satisfies the Brianna's Law Requirement.

Juneteenth Event

Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

We will be celebrating Juneteenth with this educational and entertaining special event! Join us to learn more about the history and importance of Juneteenth. This event is in partn...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We will be celebrating Juneteenth with this educational and entertaining special event! Join us to learn more about the history and importance of Juneteenth.

Foreign Journey

Foreign Journey (Tribute Band) (Outdoor Concert)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Please welcome the ultimate Foreigner and Journey tribute band, Foreign Journey! The 70s and 80s were marked by these two giant bands who influenced classic rock like no others....

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Please welcome the ultimate Foreigner and Journey tribute band, Foreign Journey!

community resource fair

Community Resource Fair

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at South Country Library

Program Type:

Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

We will be hosting a wide array of local organizations that will showcase all of their valuable services and programs. Meet with representatives from these organizations and see ho...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, Special Event
Event Details:

We will be hosting a wide array of local organizations that will showcase all of their valuable services and programs. Meet with representatives from these organizations and see how they can help you!

 

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ESOL Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays at 7:00pm 

9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15

Spanish Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to speak Spanish with our instructor, Jacqueline! This is a 6 week beginner course. 

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application Assistance for the 65+, Blind and Disabled Population

9:30am - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Did you know that you can save $2200 or more a year with the Medicare Savings Program?

Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma - National Depression Awareness Day

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anxiety, depression, and trauma are pervasive issues that affect millions of people worldwide. The stigma surrounding these conditions often prevents individuals from seeking help, leading to prolonged suffering and diminished quality of life.

Indigenous' Peoples Day/Columbus Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the library.

 

Books & Bagels (Book Discussion)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Book Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Books & Bagels book discussion! This month we'll be chatting about Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. Bagels, coffee, and tea will be served. 

ESOL Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays at 7:00pm 

9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15

Spanish Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to speak Spanish with our instructor, Jacqueline! This is a 6 week beginner course. 

Library Closed for Special Event

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closing early for the Haunted Library!

Haunted Library

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: South Country Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The library will shut down early to have a building-wide spooky haunted library event for all ages! Walk through the library for some frights and fun!

Open Mic Afternoon

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Concerts
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Musicians, spoken-word artists and friends! Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month for a welcoming, supportive Open Mic afternoon.

ESOL Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays at 7:00pm 

9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15

Job Corps Information Table

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Help and Information
Event Details:

A representative from Job Corps will be available at the library on a bi-monthly basis to provide information on their free career training and education program. See below for more information on what they offer:

 

Recycling Event (Parking Lot)

9:00am - 1:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Parking Lot
Program Type: Special Event

ESOL Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays at 7:00pm 

9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

A representative from Youth Enrichment Services COMHPS team (COMHPS stands for Community Mental Health Promotion and Support) will be available every first Friday of the month to provide information on their mental health services.

Community Acoustic Jam

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Concerts
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Join us for the Bellport.com Acoustic Jam. Musicians (acoustic; from beginner to professional), and audience, play or sing, or just listen.

One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Registration Required
Event Details:

One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance

(Must be Medicare Eligible)

Every 2nd Monday of the Month

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Registration is required for a 30 minute session

ESOL Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mondays at 7:00pm 

9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application Assistance for the 65+, Blind and Disabled Population

9:30am - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Did you know that you can save $2200 or more a year with the Medicare Savings Program?

Catholic Health Outreach Bus: Cardiac Screenings and Flu Shots

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

The Catholic Health Outreach Bus will be available in our parking lot for cardiac screenings and flu shots.

Books & Bagels (Book Discussion)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Book Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Books & Bagels book discussion! This month we'll be chatting about My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. Bagels, coffee, and tea will be served.