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South Country Library News Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Previous issue: 11/28 Next issue: 12/26 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. Kids who find Twinkle the elf in the Children's Department will be entered into a raffle. One entry per child per day. |
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in December in-person programs. |
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Registration for January in-person programs opens Tuesday, January 2, 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: Wednesday, December 20, 5:00 - 6:30 PM All ages, no registration. Drop in between 5:00 - 6:30 PM to meet Santa in a low-key environment. Children can make crafts and play with toys until they are ready to approach Santa. We'll also have magic reindeer food packets to take home, while supplies last. |
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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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Christmas Tree Craft Kit For children ages 2.5 - 5 years. Design a Christmas tree! |
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Craft Stick Frame Ornament Kit For children in grades Pre-K - 5. Create your own picture frame out of craft sticks and turn it into an ornament. |
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Kwanzaa Craft Kit For children in grades K - 5. Make a pretty kinara! |
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Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Online Resource: CultureGrams Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries, explore all U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and get a kid’s-eye view of daily life in countries around the world. |
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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 For families and other caregivers with children from before birth to age eight (8). Receive free text messages with easy, practical tips and activities to help young children thrive. 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 A first step, a first smile, a wave bye-bye -- each is a developmental milestone. |
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID and 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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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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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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