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!