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Elf on the Shelf Contest [Children]

All Day 11/29 - 12/23
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. Twinkle, the elf returns on November 29. Find (but don't touch!) the elf, tell a Children's Librarian, and we'll enter you into a raffle. One entry per child per day.

Teen Raffle: Flags of the World

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Event Details:

Can you guess the flags?

Click here to enter the raffle for a chance to win a prize.

Please Note: The form will be live starting December 1st

Books & Bagels (Book Discussion)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book discussion! This month, we will be reading The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. Bagels, coffee, and tea will be served.

Open Mic Afternoon

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Concerts
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Musicians, spoken-word artists and friends! Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month for a welcoming, supportive Open Mic afternoon.

Kwanzaa Craft KIT [All ages]

All Day
Children
Kits
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kits
Event Details:

For all ages, no registration, while supplies last. Take a kit home to make a Kwanzaa themed craft.

 

ESOL Class (make up class)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join our instructor, Maurice Williams from Stony Brook University, for this free weekly class for English learners. Classes will focus on practicing speaking, reading, and writing. All skill levels are welcome!

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

The Wizard of Oz

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Movie
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
(G), 102 minutes In this charming film based on the popular novel, Dorothy and her dog Toto, are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz.

Social Work Intern

4:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Our social work student intern from Stony Brook University provides patrons with information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.

Pajamas and a Movie! [K-5th AND an adult]

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children
In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For K-5th AND an adult. Bring a snack, dress in your most comfortable clothes/pajamas, and enjoy the movie Inside Out. Rated PG.

Snowman Stamp Fun! [Children AND an adult]

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Drop-in, In-person
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Drop-in, In-person
Event Details:

For children AND an adult. No registration, drop in between 10:00 am - 12:00 noon to have some fun using stamps to assemble a snowman.

Bridge Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Drop-in, Games and Trivia
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Games and Trivia
Event Details:

Gather with fellow players for an afternoon of Bridge. 

*No registration required. Please sign attendance sheet.*

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Games and Trivia
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Kick off the weekend with this friendly game of chance–and the chance to win fun prizes.

Art for Littles [2.5-5 years AND an adult]

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

For 2.5 - 5 years AND an adult. Does your child like art? Join us for a FUN art project! Dress for a mess.

Craft Kit Giveaway [All ages]

All Day
Children
Kits
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kits
Event Details:

All ages, no registration, while supplies last. Pick up a simple craft kit in the Children's Dept. Because of demand, there is a limit of 3 kits per family. Please only take what you need.

Babies Boogie [6 - 23 months AND an adult]

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For 6 - 23 months AND an adult. Have fun with your little one in this energetic music and movement program!

Toddlers Tango [2-4 years AND an adult]

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For 2-4 years AND an adult. Have fun moving and grooving with your toddler/preschooler!

Playdough Fun! [Children AND an adult]

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Drop-in, In-person
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Drop-in, In-person
Event Details:

For children AND an adult. No registration, drop in between 10:00 am - 12:00 noon to have some fun squishing, rolling and shaping dough.

LEGO ® Club [K-5th]

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

For grades K-5th. Come get creative with the library's LEGO ® collection. 

New Year's Eve

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closing early at 1:00 pm in observance of the holiday eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Enrichment Craft Kit: Pine Cone Snowy Owl

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Enrichment, Kits
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Enrichment, Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enrichment Kit [South Country card required]

Monthly kits for Adults with Special Needs.

Please let us know of any allergies or specific accommodations needed.

Registration for IN-PERSON January Children's programs opens

All Day
Children
In-person
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Event Details:

Registration for Children's IN-PERSON January programs opens on January 2 at 9:30 am. (Registration date is later because of the holiday). Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2.