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Library News from South Country Library February 21, 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
Now through February 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 Don't forget to turn in your completed game card by February 28 to win a prize! |
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Crayon Scavenger Hunt March 1 through March 31 We're celebrating colors during March! Our scavenger hunt features the characters from the crayon books by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. |
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Each week one crayon will hide in the Children's Department, but during the last week of March, all 4 crayons will hide. Find the crayon(s) and enter the raffle. Winner will receive a Crayola Ultimate Crayon Collection! Keep an eye out for our Color Concept Kit & other colorful crafts throughout March! |
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Registration continues for February In-Person Programs Register at the library, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online. |
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Registration for March In-Person Programs opens Wednesday, March 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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Animal Adaptations with Ranger Eric from CEED Friday, March 31, 6:30-7:30 PM For children in grades 1 - 5 with an adult. Meet a variety of animal ambassadors from around the world, and discover some of their amazing adaptations that help them survive in their native environment. |
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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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Lucky Gnomes Craft For children in preschool through 2nd grade. Try out your luck and make a fun gnome! |
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Rainbow Craft For children in grades K - 3. Kids will get all the pieces needed to make a rainbow. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Teacher Collection Did you know we have a Teacher Collection in the Children's Department? There are books on lesson plans, language arts, math, science, and more. Parents may find this section helpful, too. It's located on the opposite side of our Spanish section, back near the Easy Readers. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Passport Services by Appointment We serve first-time applicants, minor applicants, adult applicants whose most recent passport was issued as a minor, and applicants who have lost their passports. |
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Hours are by appointment only. You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1. Our service cannot renew a passport. Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk. |
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Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library. |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
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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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