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Library News
from South Country Library
February 23, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
 
The Children's Department is open for browsing. There are no toys or games. Two internet/typing computers are available for kids to use.
The Grab-and-Go service model is in effect.
February Calendar
March Calendar

 
The Final Letter of the Week is on February 24

Starting March 3, come grab a kit for the Number of the Week! Each week, we'll showcase a new number, with worksheets, a craft, and a number cut-out.
 
 
Penguin Craft with Story
Available now for registration & pick-up
For children in grades Pre-K - 2.
Registrants for the craft will be emailed the storytime Zoom link.
Storytime takes place on Thursday, February 25 at 4:00 PM. If you would like to just participate in the storytime, please email childrens@sctylib.org for the Zoom link.
 
 
Now through February 27
If you participated in the Winter Reading Club, please return your bingo sheet during the last two weeks of February to get your prize bag!
 
 
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss Craft 
Giveaway begins Tuesday, March 2
For children in grades K - 5.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a craft! No registration, while supplies last.
 
 
Fun Science!
Alka SeltzerĀ® Rockets
Registration & pickup begins
Thursday, March 4
For children in grades 2 - 5.
Create a rocket ship using Alka SeltzerĀ® and water!
 
 
Toddler Pasting Practice Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, March 5
For toddlers age 18 - 36 months.
Let your toddler practice their pasting skills, building hand strength, dexterity, and creativity. 
 
 
Celebrate Super Mario Day!
Registration & pickup begins
Monday, March 8
For children in grades 2 - 5. Make a jointed movable puppet of everyone's favorite video game plumber!
 
 
Simple Rainbow Craft
Giveaway begins Tuesday, March 9
No registration, while supplies last.
 
 
Leprechaun Lookers
Registration & pick-up begins
Thursday, March 11
For children in grades Pre-K - 2.
If your child is looking for leprechauns, they'll need to make a leprechaun spotter!
 
Free Craft Kits every Saturday
The box will be inside the Children's Department during these colder months. Also available via curbside service.
 

Small Singalong on Facebook
Fridays at 10:30 AM
Join Jen for some songs & fingerplays! You can view past Singalongs on YouTube.
Storytime! live via Zoom
Mondays at 4:00 PM
Email childrens@sctylib.org to request the Zoom link to participate. You can view past Storytimes on YouTube. 
Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 10 AM - 11 PM.
 You can find all of our Children's videos, plus crafts and activities, on our Children's Virtual Programs page and Children's Department webpage. And be sure to follow us on Facebook!
 
Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September 2020 issues? Click here for our storage page (en espaƱol). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.
 
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
open with restrictions
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice