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South Country Library News Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Previous issue: 10/3 Next issue: 10/31 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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Overwhelmed Box a new resource in the Children's Department
Does your child feel overwhelmed from noise or people in the library?
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The Children's Department now has a box with sensory items that may help. It contains 2 child-sized noise-reduction headphones, a small weighted lap pad, and mindfulness tracing boards.
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Two Upcoming Programs for Tweens |
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Marshmallow Engineering Thursday, October 26, 6:30 - 7:30 PM For tweens in grades 4 - 7 only. Complete building challenges by using tasty treats! This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies. |
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Slay Anxiety, Build Confidence Thursday, November 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Note: Registration opens November 1 For tweens in grades 4 - 8 only. Discuss what anxiety is. Learn coping skills and activities that can slay anxiety in everyday lives. Presented by certified Life Coaches Linda Mazza and Patricia Scully. Click here to register. |
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Monster Scavenger Hunt All through October. Ask for a scavenger sheet at the Children's Desk. Children can find paper monsters hidden throughout the Children's Department and earn a sticker. One sticker per child per day. |
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Registration is open for October in-person programs Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. We cannot accept registration requests via email. |
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Featured In-Person Program: |
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Ring Around the Parachute Wednesday, October 25, 10:15 - 11:00 AM at South Country Ambulance (420 Station Rd) For children age 3 years with an adult. |
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Registration for November in-person programs opens Wednesday, November 1, at 9:30 AM Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2. We cannot accept registration requests via email. |
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Drop-in Program: Invitation to Create Saturday, October 28, 2:00 - 4:00 PM For children AND an adult. No registration -- drop in anytime between 2 and 4 to create something using basic shapes and an idea. |
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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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Tissue Paper Jack O' Lanterns For children ages 2 - 5 years. Children can create a paper jack o' lantern using tissue paper and construction paper. |
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Mystery Monster Craft For children in grades Pre-K - 3. Get supplies to make your own monster! |
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Each kit is unique, and comes with a body, eyes, arms/legs, and special feature like antennae or spots. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Online Resource: Science Online Features topic overviews, experiments, eLearning modules, timelines, videos, science in the news, tools for students and educators, and more. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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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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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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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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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! 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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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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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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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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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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