Free Passes to Museums
The Children’s Department has passes that allow limited free admission into each of three museums: American Museum of Natural History; Children’s Museum of the East End; and Long Island Children’s Museum. Reservations must be made in person by an adult South Country Library cardholder with a card in good standing. For more information stop in at the Children’s Desk.
Moms-to-be Club
Becoming a first time mom? Meet other moms-to-be in the community and learn what’s ahead from various prenatal/maternity experts. This series will provide discussions on childbirth preparation, Lamaze, breastfeeding, doulas and the truth about labor. You must register for this three-week series which will begin Tuesday, September 7, 6-6:45 p.m.
South Country Library Mothers’ Center
This weekly program offers a place to learn, to listen and to be listened to. It provides an opportunity for moms to talk to each other and share parenting concerns in a non-judgmental, parent-to-parent setting. Children are welcome. You must register for this six-week program which will begin Tuesday, September 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Family Programs through Grade 5 with AN ADULT
Celebrate Halloween Early! Join us for special pre-Halloween events all day on Thursday, October 28 (indicated by " symbol). We’ll have candy for any child who comes in costume! Enter our Candy Corn Guessing Contest. Pick up Halloween activity sheets and a list of “Books to Haunt You.” Little ones ages 9-30 months can come dressed in costume to Peek-a-BOO! (pre-registration required). Participate in one of two craft programs for ages 2½-5, Silly Monsters or Ghostly Encounters (pre-registration required). Brave kids in grades 3rd-5th can come to Scary Stories…In the DARK! (pre-registration required).
Frogs, Bugs & Animals
All ages AND an adult. Saturday, October 16, 11 a.m. – 12 noon.
Join us for a hands-on visit from the Green Meadows Farm, where you will get to meet a variety of animals and creatures. Only children who are registered will be admitted.
Make and Take Craft
Drop in anytime between 3-4:45 p.m. to make a simple craft. No registration necessary!
Welcome Fall!
Monday, September 13
Monster Mayhem
Monday, October 25
Programs for Children birth-Age 5
Yoga Kids
Ages 3-5 years AND an adult.
Friday, September 10, 12:30-1 p.m. OR Fridays, October 1 and 15, 10:30-11 a.m.
Relax with a yoga infused storytime. Wear comfortable clothing.
Toddler Storytime
Ages 2½- 3½ years AND an adult.
Thursdays, September 9 and 16, 11-11:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, fingerplays and songs. This is a two-week program.
Mother Goose
Ages Newborn–18 months AND an adult.
Saturday, September 11, 10:30-11 a.m. and/or Wednesday, September 29, 6-6:30 p.m.
Sing, say and play along with Mother Goose rhymes. Siblings welcome.
Shake, Rattle & Read
Ages 12-30 months AND an adult.
Monday, September 13, 11-11:30 a.m. and/or Thursday, October 14, 6-6:30 p.m.
Listen to a story, sing some songs and explore musical instruments. Siblings welcome.
Movement and Music
Ages 1-4 AND an adult. Friday, September 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Come ready to dance, sing and have fun moving around.
Dog Tales
Ages 3½-5 years. Monday, September 20, 6-6:30 p.m.
Come hear some fun stories about dogs! This is an independent storytime.
Dancing Feet Story & Craft
Ages 2½-5 years AND an adult.
Thursday, September 23, 10:30-11 a.m.
Stompity! Stompity! Big gray feet! Who is dancing that stompity beat? Come hear the story and find out! Then make a fun craft.
Babies Boogie
Ages 3-24 months AND an adult.
Monday, September 27, 11-11:45 a.m.
This creative movement and music program uses multi-cultural music and instruments to encourage music appreciation and improve motor skills.
Scarecrow Sleeves & Autumn Leaves
Ages 2½-5 years AND an adult.
Monday, October 4, 11-11:30 a.m.
Hear a story and make a great autumn door hanger.
Family Fun- Put Me in the Zoo
Ages 2-5 AND an adult.
Thursday, October 7, 6-6:30 p.m.
Hear the story of Put Me in the Zoo, sing a song and make a dotty craft.
Baby Games
Ages 3-12 months AND an adult.
Friday, October 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
This program offers lots of socialization for both parent and child with age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child’s mental and physical growth. Together we will enjoy singing, movement to music, fingerplays, bubbles, parachute time, and more.
Follow Me!
Ages 2½-5 years AND an adult.
Saturday, October 9, 11-11:45 a.m.
Both kids and parents will get up and move with simple movement activities. We’ll stretch, sing, dance and more. Wear comfortable clothes.
Toddlers Tango
Ages 2-5 AND an adult.
Tuesday, October 12, 6-6:45 p.m.
Clap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle with the beat!
Wow! Said the Owl
Ages 2½-5 years AND an adult.
Monday, October 18, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a story and then practice your cutting, gluing and coloring skills. You’ll have a colorful owl scene to take home.
Pre-Schoolers Craft Time: Black Cat
Ages 3-5 years AND an adult.
Thursday, October 21, 11-11:30 a.m.
Come hear a story then make a cool black cat mobile to hang up at home.
Bouncy Bats
Ages 2½-5 years AND an adult.
Monday, October 25, 11-11:30 a.m.
Create a cute bat to bounce around all day.
Peek-a-BOO!
Ages 9-30 months AND an adult.
Thursday, October 28, 6-6:30 p.m.
Bring your baby/toddler dressed in costume and come enjoy Halloween fingerplays, songs and more.
Silly Monster Craft
Ages 2½-5 AND an adult.
Thursday, October 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
Hear a Halloween story then make a silly monster face to hang up at home! You may register for this program OR Ghostly Encounters Halloween Craft.
Ghostly Encounters Halloween Craft
Ages 2½-5 AND an adult.
Thursday, October 28, 12:30-1 p.m.
Make a cute ghost craft and hear a Halloween story. You may register for this program OR Silly Monster Craft.
School Age Programs for Grades K-5
Programs for grades K-5 require Registration which you may do in-person, by telephone or online.
Homework Club
Grades 3-5.
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 3-4:30 p.m. for students 3rd-5th grade.
No sign-up required, no library card required, just drop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3-4:30 p.m. to use our small program room for quiet group projects, independent homework and studying. We’ll have a homework supply box. We do not provide tutoring for the students.
Lego Club
Grades K-5.
Wednesday, September 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m. AND/OR Wednesday, October 13, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Use your imagination and skill to build with Legos. Meet other kids who love building too. We’ll supply the Legos. We’ll have a special raffle at the first session!
Parachute Fun
Grades K-5.
Thursday, September 9, 6:30-7 p.m.
Join us for fun and games with a parachute.
Back to School Lunch Bag
Grades K-5.
Monday, September 13, 6:30-7 p.m.
Decorate your lunch bag while we sing songs and read stories.
Xtreme Moto X Folders
Grades K-5.
Wednesday, September 15, 6:30-7 p.m.
Rev up a plain folder with colorful motocross graphics and tire tracks!
Homework Helper Caddy
Grades 1-5.
Thursday, September 16, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create a useful caddy to hold your homework supplies.
Meet Your Neighbors – Bellport Home Depot
Grades 3-5 AND an adult.
Saturday, October 2, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon.
Get to know your community by joining us for a behind the scenes tour of the Bellport Home Depot. This tour will include making a project so plan for an extended visit. We will meet at this Home Depot.
Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Party
Grades K-5.
Wednesday, October 6, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Celebrate your unbirthday with a tea party and make your own unbirthday hat.
Never Too Old for Fingerpaint
Grades K-5.
Tuesday, October 19, 6:30-7 p.m.
Let your fingers do the painting and enjoy an old favorite. Dress for mess, please.
Creative 2! – Haunted Gothic House
Grades K-5 AND an adult.
Thursday, October 21, 6:30-7 p.m.
Parents can have fun being creative too! Kids, bring one parent/adult and design a creepy house together – complete with monsters! Sorry, our small program room cannot accommodate younger siblings or strollers.
Gourd Monster
Grades K-5.
Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-7 p.m.
Create a scary or silly monster using a gourd.
Scary Stories . . . in the DARK!
Grades 3-5.
Thursday, October 28, 7:30-8 p.m.
Come listen to scary stories told with the lights out and go home with a Halloween treat. Skip this program if you get nightmares!
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