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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!
 
Does your child need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2-11 PM.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
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