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South Country Library News Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Previous issue: 6/27 Next issue: 7/25 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 is open for in-person July programs Register at the library, online or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. Featured In-Person Programs: |
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Buzz of the Beekeeper Jr.
Thursday, July 13, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
For children in grades 2 - 5 with an adult.
Meet beekeeper Gerald Raffa and find out why bees are so important, what bee “royalty” is, and do the bee dance. |
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See a beekeeper’s tools, special suit, and a small beeless hive. You can even snap a picture of your child in a beekeeper suit! |
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Craft Palooza!
Monday, July 17, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
For children in grades 3 - 5.
Join us for an evening of crafting. |
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Registration for in-person August programs opens on Tuesday, August 1, at 9:30 AM |
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Join our Children's 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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Invitation to Create Create something unique using basic shapes and an idea. |
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Caterpillar Craft Make a simple caterpillar on a leaf. |
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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 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 a small amount of time spent on academics during the summer makes a difference against "summer slide". |
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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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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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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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The Library has a Notary Public Available Mondays through Fridays (subject to change). Please call (631) 286-0818 for more information. Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature |
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Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers |
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Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition. |
 Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning. |
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Each service provides live virtual assistance every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required. |
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from South Country Library |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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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
(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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