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Library News

from South Country Library

May 17, 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

Click here to view the June 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

Magical Paper Flowers
Unicorn Watercolor Wand
LEGO® Club

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.

Color, Shape, Number Busy Bag

Available for registration & pick-up

For children ages 2-4 years.

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

Flower Craft

Available for registration & pick-up

For children in grades K - 5.

Make a beautiful 3-D paper flower!

Flag Craft

Available for registration & pick-up

For children in grades K - 5.

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

Magical Color Resist Art

Registration & pick-up begins

Friday, May 20

For children in grades 2 - 5.

Create a magical work of art

with crayon and 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!

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

* * * Only through May * * *

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.