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Library News
from South Country Library
June 15, 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 with limitations. 
Two computers are available for children to use.
Some toys and games are now available for play.
Click here to view
the June Calendar
 
Click here to view
the July Calendar
 
 
Summer Reading Club for Kids
sign-up starts Monday, June 28
 
It's easy, free, and keeps kids reading!
Click here for more information & a slideshow of how the club works.
Available in English & en espanol.
 
for newborn to entering grade 5
 
 
In-Person Programming Notice
We have in-person storytime programs planned for the summer!
  • Where: On the back lawn of the South Country Ambulance Co.
  • When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
  • Registration begins July 1. See the July calendar for details. 
We will also have two Meet the Animals events at CEED --
one in July, one in August.
 
Finally, keep an ear out for additional pop-up in-person programs.
These will be advertised on Facebook and in the library.
 
 
Canvas Button Art
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, June 15
For children in grades K - 5.
Follow simple instructions to make artwork out of buttons! Artwork will be on canvas, perfect for displaying. 
 
 
Scissors Practice Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Wednesday, June 16
For children ages 2 - 4 years.
Kit includes safety scissors, a simple craft, and worksheets, so your little one can practice cutting with your supervision. 
 
 
Commotion in the Ocean Craft & Storytime
Registration & craft pick-up
begins Thursday, June 17
For children ages 2.5 - 5 years.
 
Pick up an ocean craft, then join us on Zoom to hear some ocean stories!
 
Storytime takes place via Zoom on Thursday, June 24 at 4:00 PM.
Registrants will be emailed the link. 
You may also email children@sctylib.org to register for just the storytime.
 
 

 
 
Fairy House Night Light
Registration & pick-up begins
Tuesday, June 22
For children in grades 2 - 5.
Create a fairy house night light out
of craft rolls and other materials.
 
 
Shark Craft
Pick-up begins Wednesday, June 30
For all ages.
No registration, while supplies last.
Free Craft Kits every Saturday
The box will be located 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!

 
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.
 
At the Library Tuesdays
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Walk-in or make an appointment
 
By Phone Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, email abaires@sctylib.org
or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
 
Click here to learn how to get to our YouTube page
where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
 

 
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.
 
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