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Library News from South Country Library June 27, 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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Registration for in-person July programs begins on Saturday, July 1, at 9:30 AM. Register at the library, online or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. |
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It's time for the Summer Reading Club... Buggy for Books! |
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Come to the Children's Desk to register your child for the Summer Reading Club. Children can earn prizes, books, and stickers for reading or listening to books |
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Bug Hunt To go with our Children's Summer Reading Club theme, we have hidden bug pictures and facts throughout the Children's Department. Can you find them all? This hunt is just for fun, no raffle or prize. |
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Drop-in Programs No registration required, just stop by! For children with an adult. |
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Butterfly Collage Craft
Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Make a colorful butterfly! |
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Bug Do a Dot Friday, July 7 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dot paint some silly bugs! |
Bug Imprints Saturday, July 8 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Make bug impressions using play dough and our bug figures. |
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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. Featured Take-Home Kits: |
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4th of July Shooting Star Craft Kit For children in grades K - 3. Make a patriotic star craft in time for the 4th of July! |
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Emotions Busy Bag For children ages 2 - 5 years. Use this kit of faces and words to open a conversation about different emotions, what causes them, and how they might look. Match given facial expressions to different emotion words. |
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Jellyfish Craft Kit For children in grades 2 - 5. Decorate a jellyfish. Note: This craft involves tying knots. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Did you know that South Country Library That means we're a community hub for healthy child and family development, parent and community involvement, and lifelong learning, beginning at birth. So bring your children and explore, play, learn, share books, meet other families and join some of our early literacy and development programs. |
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* Get ready to leave with a Helping Hand-Stamp * Children love to play at the library, but sometimes hate to leave. If you think your child might have a meltdown when it's time to go (no judgement, we've been there), ask a Children's Librarian for a Helping Hand-Stamp. This ink stamp on your child's hand can become a part of your leaving routine and a reminder that we'll see them again! |
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From Brainfuse HelpNow comes the Summer Skills Camp, available for students in Elementary School (grades 3 - 6), Middle School, and High School. Summer Camp under Study. |
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The purpose of the Skills Camp is not to provide a comprehensive survey of each academic topic or to overwhelm students with information, but to focus on areas that are academically significant, generated the most tutoring questions over the course of the school year, and do not require a significant time commitment over summer vacation. Research shows that even spending a small amount of time on academics over the course of the summer makes a difference. |
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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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Free Downloadables for Kids! On the go this summer? You and your child can access ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, tv shows, and music, all with a library card. |
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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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DayByDayNY is 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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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed for the Summer |
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