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South Country Library News Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Previous issue: 12/12 Next issue: 1/9 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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Coming in January! For children. Find the winter birds in the Children's Department to earn a sticker. One sticker per child per day. |
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January 2 - February 29 For children newborn - 5th grade. Join our Winter Reading Challenge! Get a special game board, do some reading challenges, and earn a prize. One sheet per child. Register at the Children's Desk. |
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Toys for Older Kids We now have a box with toys that require more maturity, need more careful handling, or have small pieces that 3rd-5th graders can use while they are in the library. Includes a Spirograph, Find It, Rubik's Cube, Keva Brain Builders, and more. |
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Tween Movie Night Thursday, December 28, 6:30 - 8:30 PM For tweens in grades 4 - 7. Join us to watch a movie! Attendees will vote from a selection of titles to watch. |
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Pajamas and a Movie Friday, December 29, 3:00 - 5:00 PM For children in grades K-5 AND an adult. Wear your favorite PJs and watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie! |
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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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Featured January In-Person Programs |
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Spanish English Storytime Wednesday, January 17, 10:30 - 11:00 AM For children ages 3-5 years AND an adult. Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish! Para 3-5 años y un adulto. ¡Disfruta cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español! |
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Mystery STEM Challenge Tuesday, January 23, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
For children in grades 3-5. Children will be given a bag of mystery materials (an assortment of recyclables and random items) and a card with a building challenge. Can they use the mystery materials to complete the
challenge? Register here. |
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Storytime Yoga Saturday, January 27, 10:00 - 10:45 AM For children ages 3-6 years AND an adult. Hear a special story and learn some fun yoga stretches. A great first introduction to yoga. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Register here. |
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Family Yoga Saturday, January 27, 11:00 - 11:45 AM For children in grades 2-5 AND an adult. Yoga stretches and poses not only feel good, but also are great for mindfulness and self-regulation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Register here. |
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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! Friday, December 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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Wacky Marble Run Friday, January 5, 4:00 - 5:00 PM For children in grades K-5. Drop in to design a wild marble run using the library's tubes, funnels, and other maze pieces.
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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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Mother Goose at Home Kit For newborns through 2½ years. Get a shaker egg, jingle bracelet, play scarf, and rhyme booklet so you and your baby/toddler can have Mother Goose fun at home! |
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Melting Snowman Kit For children age 2-5 years. Make your own melting snowman on a cold winter day! |
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Winter Clothes Busy Bag Kit For children age 2-4 years. Help dress the paper people for winter!
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Free Craft Kits available every Saturday All ages, no registration, while supplies last. |
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Online Resource: Something About the Author |
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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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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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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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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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