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Library News from South Country Library January 10, 2023 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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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. |
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Join these fun activities in January, for children through grade 5 |
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Winter Reading Challenge Now through - February 28 Sign up at the Children's Desk, get a special game board, complete some reading challenges, and earn a prize! |
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Penguin Scavenger Hunt Now through January 31 Find the penguins hidden around the Children's Department and get a sticker! |
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January In-Person Programs Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. and register for those with space available. |
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Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits |
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Registration for each craft kit opens on the date indicated. Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 x2), or online. |
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Penguin Paper Roll Craft For children in grades K - 5. Create a silly penguin with a paper roll. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Parent Section in the Children's Department
The Parent section within the Children's Dept. contains books to help caregivers with topics such as development, discipline, education, potty training and more. It also contains child-appropriate books that caregivers can read to a child to discuss topics such as death, anxiety, and much more. Books are arranged for easy browsing. Helpful flyers and pamphlets are also available. |
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Your Child's Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye-bye" are called developmental milestones. --CDC |
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The CDC has created a milestone checklist for children age 2 months through 5 years. |
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Newborn - Pre-K Register in person at the Children's Desk. Read books to your child at your own pace and earn prizes. |
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Kids Birthdays We love to make kids feel special for their birthday! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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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. |
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To sign up, text FAMILYPLACE to 274448. |
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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 |
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Note: These resources are also available for adults and teens. |
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Get a discount at local businesses by showing your library card. and don't forget your card when you head out the door! |
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Do you, or does 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. |
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. |
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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. |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet. |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm |
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