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Library News from South Country Library January 24, 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 winter challenges for children through grade 5 |
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Guess How Many? Contest
February 1 - 28 Can you guess how many "snowballs" are in the jar? Closest guess will win a prize. |
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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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January In-Person Programs Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. There are a few programs left with space available. |
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February In-Person Programs Registration opens on Wednesday, February 1, at 9:30 AM. Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. Featured In-Person Program: |
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Happy Birthday, Mo Willems! Monday, February 6, 4:30 - 5:15 PM For children ages 4 - 7 years with an adult. Listen to some Mo Willems stories and make an Elephant and Piggie craft. |
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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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Matchy-Matchy Color Kit For toddlers age 24 - 35 months. Toddlers can use this fun
kit for color knowledge and recognition. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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Children's Databases Explore full text biographies, science experiments, reading recommendations, encyclopedias (including one in Spanish), and more! You can access a wealth of information from home with your South Country Library card. |
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Children's databases include Biography Reference Bank, Britannica Escolar, Britannica School Elementary, CultureGrams, Explora, Kids Info Bits, Novelist K-8 Plus, Science Online, Something About the Author, and World Book. |
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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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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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Bright by Text Families and other caregivers receive free text messages. Easy, practical tips and activities to help your young children thrive (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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Get a discount at local businesses by showing your South Country Library card. and don't forget your card when you head out the door! |
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service. |
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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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