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South Country Library News Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Previous issue: 10/17 Next issue: 11/14 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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DINO-vember Scavenger Hunt For children, all through November Kids can find the dinosaurs hidden around the Children's Department and get a dinosaur stamp on their hand. Dinosaur crafts and programs are also available throughout November. |
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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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Featured In-Person Programs: |
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Fall Leaf Chalk Art Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 - 7:00 PM For children in grades 2 - 5. |
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Tween Program: Slay Anxiety, Build Confidence Thursday, November 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM 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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Pixel Art Friday, November 10, 5:30 - 6:15 PM For children in grades K - 5. Do you like video game art? Create your own pixel art without any computers in this hands-on activity. |
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Drop-in Program: Falling for Crafts Wednesday, November 15, 4:00 - 6:00 PM For children grades K - 5. No registration -- drop in anytime between 4 and 6 to make a fun fall craft to decorate your house. |
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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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Wooden Dinosaur For children in grades Pre-K - 5. Decorate a wooden dinosaur and put it together. Dinosaur type will vary. |
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Paper Plate Turkey Wreath For children in grades 2 - 5. Create a fun turkey wreath! |
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Thankful Tree For children in grades K - 5. Write all of your reasons to be thankful on leaves and add them to your own tree. |
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Fall Napkin Ring For children in grades Pre-K - 5. Make fall-themed napkin rings to decorate your dinner table. |
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Paper Bag Thankful Turkeys For children in grades Pre-K - 3. Create a paper bag turkey using feathers and cut-out construction paper pieces, and write what you're thankful for on the bag. |
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More Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Online Resource: Kids InfoBits (NOVELNY) Kids InfoBits contains more than 100 full-text kids magazines, Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary, and thousands of images, maps, flags, seals, and charts and graphs. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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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 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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* 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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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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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
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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