South Country Library

Keep the kids busy over the winter break! Registration and pick-up of a DIY Graphic Novel Kit starts Tues. Dec 22, while supplies last. For grades 2nd-5th.

Thank you to everyone who donated new gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, slippers, socks & coats during our Winter Warmth Collection. We brought 5 boxes to the Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance so they could distribute them to families in need. Thank you so much for generosity!

Babies, toddler and preschoolers can join Jen for some songs and fingerplays about snow! Video premieres on Friday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 am, or watch it anytime on our webpage or our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/lcK18-4VxLo

We're excited and honored to share that, for the first time ever, we've been nominated for Best Public Library on Long Island! This means even more to us this year as we've tried our best to maintain our services and help you in the strangest and most difficult of circumstances. It would mean a lot if you could take a minute to cast a vote for us. Click the link below, under the Education category, go to "Public Library" and vote for us You can vote every day starting today until 12/15. Thank you for this nomination and your votes. As always, we are grateful for your support!

Register and pick up a Snowman Ornament craft for grades K-5th! You can register online, in-person or by phone on Tuesday, Dec. 15, while supplies last.

Looking for a fun craft to keep the kids busy? Pick up a Holiday Houses Craft on Friday, Dec. 18! It contains a 3D paper gingerbread house template by artist Ayelet Keshet, and a simple stand-up apartment and house that they can decorate however they please! No registration required, while supplies last.

Due to hazardous weather conditions the library will be closed today, Thursday, December 17th. Check out our YouTube channel, youtube.com/southcountrylibrary, for interesting and informative programs. Also check out Hoopla for some holiday music and movies to entertain you on this winter day, you can find more information on our website sctylib.org. Stay safe and we'll see you all tomorrow!

Here's a helpful article on buying toddler toys: http://bit.ly/2uu6qzf Quick tip: the more the toy does, the less the toddler does, and toddlers learn by doing.

Grab your shaker egg, maraca, or tambourine and shake along to the ABCs and 2 other songs!

Happy Hanukkah to all of those who celebrate! We wish you a holiday full of happiness, peace and light

Due to the impending snow storm the library will be closed at 4pm today. As always, check out our website, sctylib.org, for all of our digital services, as well as our YouTube page, youtube.com/southcountrylibrary, for programs for adults and storytimes for kids while you're hunkered down. Stay tuned here or check out our website for any further changes in hours or closures. Stay safe everyone

Families - Here's another bonus craft! Pick up a paper Pizza Craft tomorrow, Dec. 10, while supplies last.