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Library News
from South Country Library
September 21, 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 September Calendar
 
Click here to view the October Calendar
 
 
Please take our Children's Program Survey to share what kind of programming would be best for your family. Thank you!
 
  
Don't Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus Contest!
Ongoing through September 30  
The Pigeon is back in the Children's Department and is driving a bus!
If you spot him, tell the librarian to enter our raffle!
One raffle per child per day. Winner chosen randomly at the end of the month.
 
 

 
We still have room for this in-person program!
 
Fall Leaf Painting
Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 PM
in the downstairs community room.
For children in grades K - 5.
Learn a cool painting technique with leaves to make a beautiful autumn canvas.
Register here, at the library, or by phone.
 
 
In-Person Programs for October
Registration for in-person programs begins Friday, October 1.
Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. 
Programs take place downstairs in our community room.
 
Preschool Storytime*
For children ages 3 - 5 years
with an adult.  
Register for single or multiple sessions
Monday, October 4, 10:30 AM
Friday, October 15, 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 21, 4:00 PM 
 
 
Mother Goose*
For children ages newborn - 2 years
with an adult. 
Sing, say, and play along with Mother Goose
and meet other parents & caregivers.
Register for single or multiple sessions
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 AM 
Thursday, October 14, 10:00 AM 
Thursday, October 21, 10:00 AM
* Please note: some dates and times have been changed from those  
   listed in the September-October newsletter for these two programs.
 
 
More in-person programs later in October (still register Oct. 1)
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 PM
Grades K - 2
 
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays,
October 12, 19, & 26,
10:15 AM
18 - 36 months with an adult
 
Paint Tape Resist Name Art
Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 PM
Grades 3 - 5 
 
LEGO® Club
Monday, October 25, 6:30 PM
Grades K - 5
 
Peek-a-BOO!
Thursday, October 28, 10:00 AM
Newborn - 3 years with an adult
 
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration begins.
Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. 
 
Baby Music Kit
Available now for registration and pick-up
For children ages newborn - 2 years.
Get a shaker, musical ring, and song sheet to do some rhymes and songs at home with your little one. 
 
Porcupine Paint Kit
from The Art Nanny™
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, September 24
For children in grades K - 5.
Paint a porcupine picture with this paint kit from The Art Nanny™ featuring her special ColorShield technique. 
 
Unicorn Bookmarks
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, October 4
For children in grades K - 5.
Design your very own unicorn
bookmark with a special
sparkle unicorn horn!
 
Watercolor Paint by Number
Registration and pick-up begins
Thurday, October 7
For children in grades 3 - 5.
With this watercolor paper and paint set, kids will be able to paint a famous watercolor of their own.
 
The Not So Scary Scarecrow
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, October 8
For children in grades Pre-K - 2.
Make a happy scarecrow!
 
 
New Concept Kits Every Wednesday
For children ages 2.5 - 5 years.
Pick up a concept kit to
help with early learning.
Contains worksheets and a craft on
a particular concept or letter.
No registration, while supplies last.
 
 
Free Craft Kits
are available every Saturday!
All ages, no registration,
while supplies last.
  
 
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.
 
The Virtual Programs page is now Pre-Recorded Programs for Children. See our Children's Program Page for in-person programs and take-home kits. And be sure to follow us on Facebook!
Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2:00 - 11:00 PM.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
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Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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