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Library News
from South Country Library
April 19, 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
 
Click here to view
the May 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
Registration for in-person programs opens at the beginning of each month. To check for remaining availability in...
  • Toddler Storytime
  • Earth Day Storytime & Craft
  • Silly Storytime & Craft
  • Tots Night Out
  • PlayPalooza!
  • PlayHooray®
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.
 

 
In-Person May Programs
Registration begins Monday, May 2
 
Click here to view all of the in-person May programs.
Register at the library, by phone at 631-286-0818 x2, or online.
 

 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
Tulip & Daisy Craft
Registration & pick-up begins
Wednesday, April 27
For children in grades K - 3.
Make two different flowers
in time for spring.
 
 
Watercolor Flower Doodles
Registration & pick-up begins
Thursday, April 28
For children in grades 2 - 5.
Do you like to doodle? Pick up a kit & have fun doodling using watercolor paint!
 

 
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!
 
Does your child need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2-11 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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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
 
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