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Library News

from South Country Library

August 10, 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 August Calendar

Click here to view the September 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 español.

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 yet,

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 through the end of 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 link in the August calendar.

You can also access PTA through our virtual programs page, where we've already posted a short video about the program.

Craft & Activity Kits

Available for pick-up as soon as registration begins.

Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online.

Shark Week Craft & Activities

This week, while supplies last

Get ready for some Shark Week fun!

All ages, no registration.

Watercolor Butterflies

Available now for registration and pick-up

For children in grades K - 3.

Create a beautiful butterfly

with colorful wings.

Rock On! Rock Painting

Registration and pick-up begins

Thursday, August 12

For children in grades K - 5.

Use the included rocks, paint, and brush to be creative and decorate rocks to keep, trade, or share.

Paint a London Bus

Registration and pick-up begins

Friday, August 13

For children in grades 2 - 5.

Paint a bus to look like a London bus! Paint, brush, & wooden bus included.

Summer Turtle

Registration and pick-up begins

Monday, August 16

For children in grades K - 3.

Create a cool turtle with a colorful shell.

Sun Mobile

Registration and pick-up begins

Tuesday, August 17

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a foam sun decoration with a rainbow of ribbons!

Craft requires tying knots.

Science Activity: DIY Bouncy Ball

Registration and pick-up begins

Thursday, August 19

For children in grades 2 - 5.

How high can your ball bounce?

Let's make one and see!

Don't forget! Friday, August 20

is the LAST DAY to...

>> get a Summer Reading Club prize

>> enter the Virtual Lucky Ticket Raffle

>> & enter The Tiny Tourists Contest!

DIY Back to School Pencil Case

Registration and pick-up begins

Monday, August 23

For children in grades K - 5.

Use the included canvas pencil case and fabric markers to design a personalized pencil case for the new school year.

Decorate a Picture Frame

Registration and pick-up begins

Tuesday, August 24

For children in grades K - 5.

What was your favorite summer memory? Decorate a frame to keep the picture!

More Free Craft Kits

Wednesdays & Saturdays

through the end of 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!