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Library News

from South Country Library

March 22, 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

Click here to view the

April Calendar

April Fools' Contest

During all of April,

for all children through grade 5.

Write down or tell a joke to a Children's Librarian. We'll put it on the bulletin board and enter you in a raffle. One joke per child per day. One winner will be randomly selected at the end of April.

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.

Registration for In-Person April Programs

begins on Friday, April 1, at 9:30 AM

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

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

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.

Cereal Bird Feeder

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, March 25

For toddlers ages 18 months - 3 years.

Winters are long and the birds are hungry! Make a bird feeder together.

Let's Get Popping Toddler Kit

Registration & pick-up begins

Monday, April 4

For toddlers ages 18 - 35 months.

Pick up a sensory kit geared for your little one! Kits come with a fun "popping" sensory activity and craft.

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!