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Library News

from South Country Library

April 5, 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 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.

Do you know about the Library of Things?

You can check out items like a cornhole set, telescope,

bird watching kit, Roku with Vudu, Wi-Fi Hotspot,

metal detector, board games and more!

Most items require an Adult South Country Library card for checkout.

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 April Programs

are open for registration

Registration for in-person programs opens at the beginning of each month. To check for remaining availability in...

Mother Goose
Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies
Toddler Storytime

LEGO® Club
Snap Circuits®
Earth Day Storytime & Craft
and more...

visit our April In-Person Programs page here.

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

Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits

Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration begins, while supplies last. Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 x2), or online.

Funny Bunny Craft

Registration & pick-up begins

Thursday, April 7

For children in grades Pre-K - 2.

Make a cute bunny craft.

Popsicle Stick Unicorn Puppet

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, April 8

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a pretty unicorn puppet.

Earth Day

Leaf Impression Ornament

Registration & pick-up begins

Wednesday, April 13

For children in grades K - 5.

Create an impression of a leaf or small plant from the yard using air-dry clay. When the clay dries, you will be able to paint it with watercolors.

Cupcake Liner Kite

Registration & pick-up begins

Thursday, April 14

For children in grades Pre-K - 5.

Spring is in the air with this fun craft!

Littles' Bingo

Registration & pick-up begins

Thursday, April 21

For toddlers age 18 - 35 months.

Using colorful cereal and a special bingo card, children can use their number recognition skills to play bingo.

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!