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South Country Library News Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Previous issue: 11/14 Next issue: 12/12 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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Elf on the Shelf Contest Now through December 23 For children up through 5th grade. Twinkle the Elf returns to the library the day after Thanksgiving! |
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Kids who find Twinkle the elf in the Children's Deptartment will be entered into a raffle. One entry per child per day. |
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Tween Game Night Thursday, November 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM for tweens in grades 4 - 7 Join us for an evening of fun games! Snacks will be served. |
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Registration for December in-person programs opens Friday, December 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 December In-person Programs: |
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Wood Slice Ornaments Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 - 6:30 PM For children in grades K - 5. Make a decorative ornament. |
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Baby Start Series Thursday, December 7 & 14, 10:00 - 10:30 AM For newborns to 17 months AND an adult. Join A Time for Kids for music, movement, fine and gross motor development, and circle time. Click here to register. |
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Drop-In Programs These in-person programs do not require registration -- just show up between the program's start and end times. |
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Playdough Fun! Wednesday, November 29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM For all children AND an adult. Stop by to have some fun with playdough! |
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Card-Making Craft Saturday, December 2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM For all children AND an adult. Unleash your creativity and make cards for family and friends. |
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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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Cotton Ball Polar Bears For children ages 3 - 5 years. Create a polar bear using a template and cotton balls. |
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Hanukkah Craft For children in grades K - 5. Make a star mobile to decorate for Hanukkah. |
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Snowman Paper Plate For children in grades K - 3. Create an adorable snowman! |
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Ugly Sweater Collage For children ages 3 - 5 years. Decorate your own paper sweater! |
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Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Online Resource: This resource provides easy access to books in our collection sorted by your child's reading level. Check out lists of award winners, or explore Novelist K-8 Plus, a resource you and your young reader can turn to when looking for the next book to read. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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Overwhelmed Box a 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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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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