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Library News

from South Country Library

May 3, 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 May 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 May Programs

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

Toddler Storytime
Playpalooza!
Mother Goose
Baby Yoda Torn Art

Magical Paper Flowers
Unicorn Watercolor Wand
LEGO® Club
Bugs! Storytime & Craft

visit our May 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.

Littles' Bingo

Available for registration & pick-up

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

Available for registration & pick-up
For children in grades K - 3.

Make two different flowers

in time for spring.

Watercolor Flower Doodles

Available for registration & pick-up

For children in grades 2 - 5.

Do you like to doodle? Pick up a kit & have fun doodling using watercolor paint!

DIY Mother's Day Card

No registration

Pick-up begins today, May 3

For all ages, while supplies last.

Make a card for someone special to celebrate Mother's Day!

Basket for Mom

Registration & pick-up begins

Thursday, May 5

For children in grades K - 5.

Color and weave a paper basket for mom!

Color, Shape, Number Busy Bag

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, May 6

For children ages 2-4 years.

Get a fun activity kit that helps with color, shape and number recognition.

Flower Craft

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, May 13

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a beautiful 3-D paper flower!

Flag Craft

Registration & pick-up begins

Monday, May 16

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a flag to put in your window for Memorial Day.

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!

Long Island Aquarium

Discounted Tickets - Total Experience

Tickets to the Long Island Aquarium are available for sale at the Patron Services Desk.

Tickets are $23* and do not expire. Available while our supply lasts.

Be sure to check the aquarium website for hours and procedures.

*Price subject to change

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.