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Library News

from South Country Library

December 14, 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 Department.

Some toys and games are also available for play.

Click here to view the December Calendar

Elf on the Shelf Contest

through Thursday, December 23

For children up through 5th grade.

Twinkle the Elf is in the library!

Twinkle will hide in the Children's Department and move around each night. If your child finds Twinkle and tells a Children's Librarian, they will be entered into a raffle!

One entry per child per day allowed.

Winner will be randomly selected.

In-Person Programs for December

Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or click the links below. Programs take place downstairs in our community room.

Fireplace Ornament

Tuesday, December 14,

6:30 PM

Grades 3 - 5.

Create a holiday ornament that looks like a fireplace.

Holiday Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, December 15,

4:30 PM

Grades Pre-K - 2 with an adult. Enjoy some holiday stories & make a simple craft.

Winter Snow Globe

Monday, December 20,

6:30 PM

Grades 3 - 5.

Create your own snow globe using various craft items.

Ozobot® Club

Wednesday, December 29,

6:30 PM

Grades 2 - 5.

Control a little robot with

a flick of a marker!

Mother Goose

Thursday, December 16, 10:00 AM

and Tuesday, December 28, 5:00 PM

For children ages newborn - 2 years with an adult. Sing, say, & play along with nursery rhymes and meet other parents/caregivers.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays, December 14 & 21, 10:15 AM

For children ages 18 - 35 months with an adult. Come for stories, dancing, and fun.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 20, 10:30 AM

For children ages 3 - 5 years with an adult. Come hear some fun stories.

Take-Home 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.

Tie Dye Snowflakes Kit

Available now for registration & pick-up

For children in grades K - 5.

Make some colorful snowflakes

to brighten up winter!

Snowman Kit

Pick-up begins Friday, December 17

All ages, no registration,

while supplies last.

Make a paper snowman!

Santa Extravaganza!

This in-person program takes place on

Tuesday, December 21, 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

For all ages, no registration.

Meet Santa in a low-key environment.

Kids can play or do a craft until they feel comfortable enough to approach Santa.

Be sure to bring your phone or camera!

We'll have crafts, games, a scavenger hunt, and bags of Magic Reindeer Food.

Sorry, for safety we will not be serving hot cocoa & cookies this year.

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.

Bright by Text

Families and other caregivers can

receive free text messages with easy,

practical tips and activities for children

from before birth to age eight.

Available in English or Spanish.

To sign up, text FAMILYPLACE to 274448.

Visit Bright by Text's website to learn more.

The Virtual Programs page is now Pre-Recorded Programs for Children. See our Children's Program Calendar Page for upcoming programs & take-home kits. And be sure to follow us on Facebook!