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Library News
from South Country Library
December 27, 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 January Calendar
 

 
Registration for January In-Person Programs begins Tuesday, January 3, at 9:30 AM
 
Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online.
 
View all of our January In-Person Programs here.
 
 
Featured In-Person Programs:
 
Start with Art (series)
Wednesdays, January 11 & 25
6:30 - 7:15 PM 
For children in grades K- 5. 
Join us for painting activities and create a work of art. Dress for mess.
Register starting January 3.
 
 
Coding Without Computers
Thursday, January 12, 6:30 - 7:00 PM
For children in grades K - 2.
You don't need a computer to learn how to code! Think like a computer programmer and solve a maze puzzle with your friends. Register starting January 3.
 
 
 
Parent Child Workshop (series)
Thursdays, January 12, 19, & 26,
10:00 - 11:00 AM 
For children ages 1-4 years
with an adult.
Enjoy a circle time and playtime and ask questions of our guests, experts in the field of early childhood.
Register starting January 3.
 

 
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.
Click here to view all of our upcoming kits.
 
 
Featured Take-Home Kits:
 
Puffy Penguin Craft
Registration and pick-up begins
Wednesday, January 4
 For children ages 2 - 4 years.
Take home this craft and make
a cute little winter penguin! 
 
 
 
Coffee Filter Snowflake Craft
Registration and pick-up begins
Thursday, January 5
For children in grades K - 5.
Create a beautiful winter snowflake!
 
 
Snowflake Scratch Design
Registration and pick-up begins
Monday, January 9
For children in grades K - 5.
Use a wooden stylus to scratch a silver design on two pre-cut snowflake shapes.
 
 
More Free Craft Kits
available every Saturday
(on 12/31, the library closes at 1 PM)
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!

 
Look forward to these fun challenges starting January 3, for all children through grade 5.
 
Winter Reading Challenge
January 3 - February 28
 
Sign up at the Children's Desk, get a special game board, complete some reading challenges, and earn a prize!
 
Register between January 3 and 15.
 
 
Penguin Scavenger Hunt
January 3 - 31
 
Find the penguins hidden around
the Children's Department
and get a sticker!

 
Do you know about DayByDayNY?
It's a fun and educational calendar-website, run by the New York State Library, for young children and their families. You can find daily songs, activities, and videos to share
with your young child.

 
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.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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