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Library News
from South Country Library
August 24, 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
 


Click here for the information flyer
 
Videos are accessible through
Tuesday, September 7
 
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
Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online.
 
DIY Back to School Pencil Case
Available now for registration & pick-up
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
Available now for registration & pick-up
For children in grades K - 5.
What was your favorite summer memory? Decorate a frame to keep the picture!
  
 
Plus, pick up free Craft Kits
on Wednesdays & Saturdays
through the end of August.
In September, free Craft Kits will
continue to be available on Saturdays.
All ages, no registration, while supplies last.
  
  
Don't Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus Contest!
September 1 - 30
The Pigeon is back in the Children's Department and is driving a school bus! 
If you spot him, tell the librarian and
enter the raffle to win a prize!
One raffle per child per day.
Winner will be chosen randomly
at the end of the month.
  
 
September 1st is registration day only for the
September in-person Children's Programs.
Register in-person, by phone at 631-286-0818 x2, or online.
View the printable September program calendar
or register through the website calendar.
 
 
Some children may be nervous about
starting school.
 
Stop by the
Children's Department
to browse through our
Back to School books!
 
 
Don't forget about our Free Downloadables for Kids!
Your child can access ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, tv shows, and music, all with a library card. Read more and explore the options
on our website.
 
 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!
Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2 PM - 11 PM.
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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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12 - 4 pm 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12:30 - 3 pm