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Library News
from South Country Library
July 13, 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
 
 
The Tiny Tourists Contest
Now through 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.
 


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.
 
 
 
Note: Craft & Activity Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration begins. Register in-person, by phone, or online.
 
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.
 
 
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!
 
 
Bubblemania!
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, July 16
For children in grades K - 5.
Make homemade bubbles with our secret recipe, and make your own wands out of household items!  
 
 
Decorate Your Own "Suitcase" for Travel Craft Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, July 19
For grades 2nd - 5th.
Get a "suitcase" ready for travel!
 
 
Sidewalk Paint Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, July 20
For children age 18 months - 4 years.
With simple ingredients we provide, you can make a fun liquid chalk paint!
 
 
 
Did you miss out on the July Meet Animals at CEED? We're running another one in August! Registration (required) begins Friday, July 23.
The event takes place on Saturday, August 7 at 4:00 PM at the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (map).
CDC/NYS safety mandates will be followed. Please register EACH child that will be attending, and please note how many adults will be attending. Register in-person, by phone, or online.
 
Click here to register online, beginning July 23.
 
Click here to view the informational flyer.
 
Keep an eye out for additional pop-up in-person programs.
These will be advertised on Facebook and in the library.
 
 
Art By the Sun
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, July 23
For children in grades  K - 5.
Using a special cyanotype paper and objects around your home, use sunlight to make a cool piece of art. 
 
 
Rainy Day Crafts Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, July 26
For children in grades Pre-K - 5.
Get a bag of several crafts, great for a rainy day or any time!
(styles/patterns of crafts may vary)
 
 
S'more Family Fun!
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, July 27
Enjoy making some s'mores!
One kit per family.
 
 
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!

 
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 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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Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice