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South Country Library News Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Previous issue: 7/11 Next issue: 8/8 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 August programs opens on Tuesday, August 1, at 9:30 AM Register at the library, online or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. Featured In-Person Programs: |
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Summer Stories at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society (2-part series) Tuesdays, August 8 & 15, 10:00 - 10:30 AM For children ages 2-5 years with an adult. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy fun stories on the lawn at the Bellport Brookhaven Historical Society. |
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Rain or shine -- in case of rain, we'll use the porch instead. |
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Coffee Cup Lighthouse Tuesday, August 8, 7:00 - 7:30 PM For children in grades 3 - 5. We will create a mini lighthouse with its own mini guiding light. Register here. |
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The Jester Jim Show Monday, August 14, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
For children in grades 2 - 5 with an adult. With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim juggles, beatboxes, and more! Register here. |
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Our Summer Reading Club, Buggy for Books, ends August 19. Join before it's too late! |
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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 Summer Reading Club theme, we have hidden bug pictures and facts throughout the Children's Dept. Can you find them all? This hunt is just for fun, no raffle or prize. |
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ONLY for children who participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Club at South Country Library, and accompanied by an adult.
We'll give children some free raffle tickets. Children will look at the prizes they could potentially win, and enter their tickets into the drawing. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by the end of August. Each child will be able to select a free book to keep.
*Parents/caregivers - to prevent meltdowns, please explain to your child what a raffle is, and that they may not win, and that they will not be walking out with a prize that day. If you think it will be problematic, we can email you a form so you can participate online instead.
If you will be away on August 18, 19, or 21, let us know at childrens@sctylib.org and we'll email you an online form. |
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Drop-in Programs No registration required, just stop by! For children with an adult. |
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Caterpillar Craft Make a simple caterpillar on a leaf. |
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Design a Bug Get creative and create a unique bug!
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Playdough Fun Let's have some fun with playdough!
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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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Book Worms Craft Kit For children in grades K - 5. Make a bookworm
bookmark! |
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Ocean Friends Craft For children ages 3 - 5. Create ocean friends from popsicle sticks with this simple craft. |
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Home Depot® Sailboat For children in grades Pre-K - 5. Pick up an apron and wooden sailboat kit donated by The Home Depot of Bellport.
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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 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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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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