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Library News
from South Country Library
November 1, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
 
Four computers are available for kids to use in the Children's Department.
Toys and games are also available for play.
View the printable November Calendar
 

 
November In-Person Programs
Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. Programs take place downstairs in our community room
unless otherwise indicated.
  • Mother Goose series
  • Little Dino Storytime & Craft
  • Thankful Little Turkeys
  • Storycraft for Littles series
  • Toddler Storytime series
  • LEGO® Club
  • Dreamy Dreamcatcher
To check for availability in these programs,
visit our November In-Person Programs page here.

 
Featured In-Person Programs
 
Calm Down Sensory Bottle and Story
Monday, November 7 at 11:00 AM
For children ages 2-5 years AND an adult.
Create a sensory bottle with your little one for when they're experiencing big emotions. They can shake it up and watch it settle as their emotions settle as well. Click here to register.
 
 
Thanksgiving Table Runner
Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 PM
For all families with children.
Listen to a Thanksgiving story, then the whole family will decorate a keepsake Thanksgiving table runner to use year after year! Please only sign up ONE child, even if you have multiple children. The siblings and parent/caregiver will work together on one table runner.
Click here to register.
 
 

 
Bookworm Bookmark Coloring
Saturday, November 12
Drop-in between 10 AM - 12 Noon to color a bookworm and turn it into a bookmark.
All ages, no registration.
 

 
Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits
Registration for each craft kit opens on the date indicated.
Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 x2), or online.
 
 
Dino-shapes Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Wednesday, November 2
For children ages 2 - 4 years.
Make a dinosaur out of shapes!
 
 
Decorate a Dinosaur Kit
Registration and pick-up begins
Friday, November 4
For children in Preschool - Grade 5.
Get a sturdy cardboard stand-up dinosaur to decorate. One dinosaur in a kit, dinosaur type will vary. 
 
 
Gobble Gobble Headbands
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, November 14
For toddlers age 18-35 months.
Make a turkey headband craft
with your little one.
 
Click here to view all of our November Kits
 
 
More Free Craft Kits
available every Saturday
All ages, no registration, 
while supplies last.
 
 
Visit our Children's Program Calendar Page for upcoming programs & take-home kits. And be sure to follow us on Facebook!

 
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. 
 

 
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.

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.
 

 
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.
 

 
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.
 
Note: These resources are also available for adults and teens.
 
 
 
 
Social Work Services
Do you or a friend need help finding resources to regain stability in life?
 
Angie and Kate are our social work interns from Stony Brook University. They can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more.
Click here for more information.
Mondays
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Angie Ghanie
aghanie@sctylib.org
 
Tuesdays & Fridays
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Kate Bollman
kbollman@sctylib.org
 
Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
To make an appointment, email one of our interns (emails and days/times are above-right) or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sun: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
 
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