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Library News
from South Country Library
March 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.
 
View the
March Calendar
View the
April Calendar
 
Toddler Color Recognition Kit
Available for registration & pick-up
For toddlers age 18 - 48 months.
Kit contains color recognition activities to teach and reinforce color knowledge.
 
 
Origami Kits
Available for registration & pick-up
For children in grades K - 5.
Create paper animals from Japanese folding paper!
 
 
"Egg"cellent Easter Wreath Kit
Pick-up begins on Thursday, March 25
No registration, while supplies last.
 
 
Plant Kit
Pick-up begins on Monday, March 29
Experience the wonder of nature by growing a plant. Kit includes one plastic pot, one soil disk and seeds.
No registration, one per child,
while supplies last.
 
 
Rocking Snails
Registration & pick-up
begins Tuesday, March 30
For children in grades K - 5. 
Make the cutest rocking snail using a special technique!
 
 
April Fool's Contest
All throughout April!
Kids, tell a joke to a Children's Librarian, or write it down, or email it to childrens@sctylib.org. We'll put it on the bulletin board and enter you in a raffle. One entry per child per day.
 
 
April Showers Baby Kit
Registration & pick-up
begins Thursday, April 1
For newborn - 18 months.
Included are some songs and a stack-n-rinse water toy which will aid in the development of your baby's fine motor skills and coordination.
 
 
Sock Bunnies
Registration & pick-up
begins Tuesday, April 6
 For children in grades K - 2.
Create a cute bunny for spring made out of a sock and rice. 
 
 
Celebrate National Unicorn Day
Registration & pick-up
begins Thursday, April 8
 For children in grades 3 -5.
Celebrate National Unicorn Day with this felt unicorn ornament craft! 
 
 
Number of the
Week Kit
 
Pick up a new number every
Wednesday
 
Each kit includes a number craft, cut-out, and activity sheets. Recommended for children age 5 and younger.
 
Pick up in the Children's Dept. or call 631-286-0818 ext. 2 to arrange curbside pick-up.
 
Free Craft Kits every Saturday
The box will be located outside the front door. If it's raining, it will be in the Children's Department.
 

Small Singalong on Facebook
Fridays at 10:30 AM
Join Jen for some songs & fingerplays!
No Facebook account required. You can also 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