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Library News
from South Country Library
July 27, 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
Click here to view
the August Calendar
 
 
Summer Reading Club for Kids
Register now; ends August 20
 
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.
 
Online Lucky Ticket Raffle
For kids who participated in the
Summer Reading Club
Keep an eye on your inbox! All participants in the Children's Summer Reading Club will receive an email to enter the raffle.
Be sure to make your picks by August 20.
If you haven't received an email by August 1,
please contact childrens@sctylib.org
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Did you miss out on the July Meet Animals at CEED? We're running another one in August! 
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 attend, and please note how many adults will attend. Register in-person, by phone, or online.
 
Click here to register online.
 
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.
 
 
 
Note: Craft & Activity Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration begins. Register in-person, by phone, or online.
 
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.
 
 
Summer Sailboats
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, August 3
For children in grades K - 5.
Use a cool paper technique to create a beautiful sailboat collage.
 
 
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Registration and pick-up begins
Thursday, August 5
For children in grades K - 5.
Make dinosaur fossils! You can hide them, and go on a dig to find your hidden treasures!
 
 
Summer Fun Craft for Littles
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, August 6
For toddlers age 18 months - 3 years.
Pick up a fun craft for little hands!
 
 
Shark Week Craft & Activities
Begins Monday, August 9
Get ready for some Shark Week fun!
All ages, no registration,
while supplies last.
 
 
Watercolor Butterflies
Registration and pick-up begins
Tuesday, August 10
For children in grades K - 3.
Create a beautiful butterfly
with colorful wings.
 
 
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
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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