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Library News

from South Country Library

March 8, 2022

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 March Calendar

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Newborn - Pre-K

Register in person at the Children's Desk.

Read books to your child at your own pace and earn prizes.

In-Person March Programs

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

Click here to view all of the in-person March programs.

Register at the library, by phone at 631-286-0818 x2, or online.

Pot of Gold

Thursday, March 10, 7:00 - 7:30 PM

For children in grades 3 - 5.

Join us to paint your very own pot of gold to hide from that sneak leprechaun!

Dress for a mess.

Lion & Lamb Story & Craft

Saturday, March 12, 1:30 - 2:00 PM

For children in grades K - 3 with an adult. Hear the story of In Like a Lion,

Out Like a Lamb, then make a lion

and lamb puppet.

PlayPalooza!

Friday, March 18, 10:15 - 11:00 AM

For children ages 3 - 4.5 years with an adult. Children and parents will have an opportunity to socialize and play after listening to a fun story.

Pirate Story & Craft

Monday, March 21, 6:00 - 6:45 PM

For grades K - 3 with an adult. Listen to some pirate picture books and make a swashbuckling craft!

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.

Toddler Sorting Craft

Available now for registration & pick-up

For toddlers age 18 - 35 months.

Using color-coded muffin pans, children can sort, count, and identify colors.

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Chain Craft

Registration full, waitlist available

For children in grades K - 5.

Using colorful strips of paper and

a pot of gold, children will make a

fun St. Patrick's Day decoration.

Lucky Shamrock Kit

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, March 11

For children in grades Pre-K - 5.

Feeling lucky? Pick up a shamrock kit and get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit.

Rainbow Heart Suncatcher

Registration & pick-up begins

Wednesday, March 16

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a translucent rainbow heart out of construction paper and tissue paper to hang on your window.

Kids Birthdays

We love to make kids feel

special for their birthday!

During your child's birthday month, let us know at the Children's Desk so we can put their name on a paper candle on the bulletin board birthday cupcake, and give them a birthday sticker.

Free Museum Passes

The Library offers free passes to participating museums around

Long Island and New York City.

Click here to learn more!

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 practical tips and activities for children from before birth to age eight.

Available in English or Spanish.

To sign up, text FAMILYPLACE to 274448.

Learn more at Bright by Text's website.

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!