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Library News from South Country Library April 20, 2021 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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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.
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April Fool's Contest Ends on Friday, April 30! 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.
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April Showers Baby Kit For newborn - 18 months. This bathtime kit includes songs and a stack-and-rinse water toy for your baby's fine motor skill development. (It's lots of fun, too!)
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Celebrate National Tell a Story Day For children in grades K - 5. It's time to return your child's completed fill-in-the-blank story sheets so we can display them in the Children's Department!
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Seed Bomb Kit For children in grades K - 5. Celebrate Earth Day with these flower packs to throw in your yard!
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Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Thursday, April 22, 4:00 PM For children in grades Pre-K - 2.
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Let's welcome spring with the story of the famous caterpillar with the big appetite! The storytime will take place via Zoom on Thursday, April 22 at 4:00 PM. Please email childrens@sctylib.org for the Zoom link.
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Chocolate Kit
For children up through grade 5. Pick up a chocolate making kit created by The Chocolicious Chocolatier. Note: One kit per family.
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Bobbing Bumblebees For children in grades K - 5. Create your own bumblebees buzzing around their beehive!
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Paper Roll Fish For children in grades K - 3. Make some cardboard fish!
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Cinco de Mayo Craft For children in grades K - 5. Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun craft!
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Mother's Day Bouquet
Available starting Monday, May 3 For children in grades K - 5. Using the materials provided, create a Mother’s Day bouquet for your mom, grandmother, or caretaker. No registration, while supplies last.
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Sunflower Craft
Available starting Tuesday, May 4 For toddlers 2.5 - 5-years-old Make a sunflower! No registration, while supplies last.
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Dot Markers Kit For toddlers age 12 - 48 months. Kit includes a dot marker and activities. Dot markers are easy for little ones to use, and help build hand/eye coordination and hand strength.
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Number of the Week Kit Pick up a new number every Wednesday
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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.
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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.
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Fridays at 10:30 AM Join Jen for some songs & fingerplays!
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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.
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Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 10 AM - 11 PM.
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where you can watch videos of past programs for children and adults!
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Social Work Services Amy Baires is our social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. Amy speaks English y habla español.
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Phone Appointments Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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You can speak with her by phone or communicate by email. Make an appointment be emailing abaires@sctylib.org
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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 español). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet!
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice
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