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Library News
from South Country Library
June 29, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
 
Two computers are available for kids to use in the Children's Dept.
Some toys and games are also available for play.
 
Click here to view the July Calendar
 
 
Summer Reading Club for Kids
Registration is Now Open
 
It's easy, free, and keeps kids reading!
Click here for more information & a slideshow of how the club works.
Available in English & en espaƱol.
 
for newborn to entering grade 5
 
 
In-Person Summer Programming Notice
On July 1, register for...
 
Monday Family Storytime series
Mondays 7/12 - 8/16, 10:00 AM
 
Wednesday Family Storytime series
Wednesdays 7/7 - 8/11, 10:00 AM
 
Mother Goose & More series
Thursdays 7/8 - 8/12, 10:00 AM
 
Programs take place on the lawn behind South Country Ambulance.
Click here for more information.
On July 6, register for...
 
Meet Animals at CEED
Thursday, July 22, 7:00 PM
 
On July 23, register for...
 
Meet Animals at CEED
Saturday, August 7, 4:00 PM
 
Both sessions take place at
the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery. (map)
Click here for more information.
Registration required for all programs. Register in-person, by phone, or online.
 
Keep an eye out for additional pop-up in-person programs.
These will be advertised on Facebook and in the library.
 


Click here for the information flyer
 
Available all of July & August:
Page Turner Adventures
professionally-produced videos featuring interactive shows, animals, author visits, crafts, games, and more! 
 
To access, click on the Page Turner Adventure links in the July and August calendars.
 
You can also access PTA through our virtual programs page, where we've already posted a short video about the program.
 
 
The Tiny Tourists Contest
Thursday, July 1 - Friday, August 20
 
Kids can guess where the tiny tourists have visited in our community and enter to win a prize. They can even make their own tiny tourist! Click here for more info.
 
 
Craft Kits
Kits that require registration are available for pick-up
as soon as registration opens.
 
Shark Craft
Pick-up begins Wednesday, June 30
For all ages.
No registration, while supplies last.
 
Wooden Airplane
Registration and pick-up begins
Thursday, July 1
For children in grades K - 5. 
Assemble and decorate a wooden airplane. 
 
 
"Sail Away" Sailboat Craft
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, July 2
For children age 2 - 5 years. 
Make a sailboat that floats in water!
 
 
Pirate Puppets
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, July 6
For children in grades K - 5.
Create your own pirate puppet
that can really "talk"! 
 
 
Campfire Craft
Registration and pick-up begins
Thursday, July 8
For children in grades Pre-K - 2.
Create your own imaginary campfire
using your hands!
 
 
Decorate Your Own Adventure Bag 
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, July 9
For children in grades K - 5. 
Decorate a fabric shopping bag with fabric markers to take on your adventures! Fabric markers and two stencils are included. 
 
 
Fun Stamping Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, July 12
For toddlers age 18 months - 4 years. 
Get a kit with an inkpad and various stamps so your toddler or preschooler can have some creative fun. Ink colors and stamps may vary. Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration opens.
 
 
Hot Air Balloon
Available Tuesday, July 13
For all ages.
Make a paper hot air balloon!
No registration, while supplies last. 
 
 
Pretend Campfire S'mores
Registration and pick-up begins
Thursday, July 15
For children in grades K - 3.
Make some tasty-looking s'mores
out of popsicle sticks!
 
 
More Free Craft Kits
Wednesdays & Saturdays
in July & August.
All ages, no registration, 
while supplies last.
 

Summer Skills Camp
from BrainFuse HelpNow
 
Keep your math, science, and writing skills sharp over the summer. Log in with your library card and click Summer Camp under the Study column.
 
 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