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Library News

from South Country Library

January 11, 2022

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Two computers are available for kids to use in the Children's Department.

Some toys and games are also available for play.

Click here to view the January Calendar

Your newborn - 5th grader can join the

Winter Reading Challenge!

Register in person at the Children's Desk and

complete fun reading challenges to earn a prize!

Participate anytime between now and February 28.

1000 Books before Kindergarten

For newborn - Pre-K

Set an achievable goal for the new year. Sign up at the Children's desk for our 1000 Books before Kindergarten program. Read books to your child at your own pace and get prizes. Click here for more info.

In-person January Programs

Click the dates to register.

In-person programs take

place downstairs in our

community room.

Mother Goose

Thursdays, January 13 & 20, 10:00 AM

Newborn - 2 years with an adult

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 18, 10:15 AM

18 - 35 months with an adult

Snowy Owl Story & Craft

Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 PM

Grades Pre-K - 2 with an adult

PlayHooray®

Saturday, January 22, 10:00 AM

Newborn - 6 years with an adult

Lego® Club

Monday, January 24, 6:30 PM

Grades K - 5

Take-Home Craft & Activity Kits

Kits are available for pick-up as soon as registration begins.

Register in-person, by phone (631-286-0818 ext. 2), or online.

Toddler Pudding Paint Kit

Registration opens Friday, January 14

For toddlers age 18-35 months.

Using vanilla pudding and food coloring, your little one can finger-paint using edible ingredients.

Winter Scene Diorama

Registration opens Friday, January 21

For children in grades K - 5.

Create a 3-D snowy scene.

What Would Piggie & Elephant Say?

Registration opens Tuesday, January 25

For children in grades K - 5.

Do you love Mo Willems' Piggie & Elephant books? We'll give you cut-outs of Piggie & Gerald and more. You imagine what silly things they're doing and saying!

Winter Cardinal

Registration opens Thursday, January 27

For children in grades Pre-K - 2.

Create a beautiful winter cardinal!

Free Museum Passes

The Library offers free passes to participating museums around

Long Island and New York City.

Click here to learn more!

New Concept Kits Every Wednesday

For children ages 2.5 - 5 years.

Pick up a concept kit to

help with early learning.

Contains worksheets and a craft on

a particular concept or letter.

No registration, while supplies last.

Free Craft Kits

are available every Saturday!

All ages, no registration,

while supplies last.

Don't forget about our Free Downloadables for Kids!

Your child can access ebooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, tv shows, and music, all with a library card. Read more and explore the options

on our website.

Bright by Text

Families and other caregivers can

receive free text messages with easy,

practical tips and activities for children

from before birth to age eight.

Available in English or Spanish.

To sign up, text FAMILYPLACE to 274448.

Visit Bright by Text's website to learn more.

The Virtual Programs page is now Pre-Recorded Programs for Children. See our Children's Program Calendar Page for upcoming programs & take-home kits. And be sure to follow us on Facebook!