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Foreign Journey

Foreign Journey (Tribute Band) (Outdoor Concert)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Please welcome the ultimate Foreigner and Journey tribute band, Foreign Journey! The 70s and 80s were marked by these two giant bands who influenced classic rock like no others....

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Event Details:

Please welcome the ultimate Foreigner and Journey tribute band, Foreign Journey!

community resource fair

Community Resource Fair

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at South Country Library

Program Type:

Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

We will be hosting a wide array of local organizations that will showcase all of their valuable services and programs. Meet with representatives from these organizations and see ho...

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Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, Special Event
Event Details:

We will be hosting a wide array of local organizations that will showcase all of their valuable services and programs. Meet with representatives from these organizations and see how they can help you!

 

Organizations include:

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Train Time at the Long Island Live Steamers [2-5 years AND an adult]

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

In-person

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

For 2-5 years AND an adult. All aboard! Join us for a train ride on the Long Island Live Steamers trains! Meet us at the Long Island Live Steamers (Southaven County Park, Gera...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 2-5 years AND an adult. All aboard! Join us for a train ride on the Long Island Live Steamers trains!

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Crayon Scavenger Hunt [Children]

All Day 6/16–6/18
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. To highlight our Summer Reading Club theme "Color Our World" we are having a scavenger hunt with the characters from the crayon books by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

Rain Date for Strawberry Picking Storytime at Glover Farms [Children AND an adult]

10:30am–11:30am
Children
In-person
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Event Details:

 You will  be notified if we need to use the rain date.

 

Rain date for Strawberry Picking Storytime at Glover Farms [Children AND an adult]

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
In-person
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Event Details:

You will  be notified if we need to use the rain date.

 

LEGO ® Club [K-5th]

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

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

Canta y Baila Conmigo® / Sing & Dance with Me

10:30am–11:15am
Children
In-person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Para recién nacidas - 5 años y una adulto.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Crayon Scavenger Hunt [Children]

All Day 6/20–6/30
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. To highlight our Summer Reading Club theme "Color Our World" we are having a scavenger hunt with the characters from the crayon books by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

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

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
In-person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
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.

Sign up for the Children's Summer Reading Club begins!

All Day
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Children should go to the desk in the Children's Dept. and sign up for the Summer Reading Club. It is free. They will receive a reading record. Check off a circle for every 20 minutes you read during the week.

Child-ID

11:00am–1:00pm
Children
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

This event is in partnership with Assemblyman Joe DeStefano's office and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party [Children AND an adult]

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children
In-person
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Event Details:

Children AND an adult. Celebrate the beginning of our annual Summer Reading Club with a craft, game, cotton candy and more! Free, no registration, just drop in between 5:30- 7:00 pm.

Toddler Storytime series [18 - 30 months AND an adult]

10:15am–11:00am
Children
In-person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 18-30 months AND an adult. Listen to a story, sing, dance, and play!

Summer Sun Threading [K-5th]

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 grades K - 5th. Join us for a DIY craft! Make a sun with a paper plate and beads. No registration, drop in between 6:30-7:30 pm.

Suffolk County Dept of Minority Health's Baby Shower

10:30am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, In-person, Special Event
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Giveaway, Health & Wellness, Help and Information, In-person, Special Event
Event Details:

The SCDHS Office of Minority Health will be hosting a Suffolk Baby Shower Program to celebrate new parents and babies!

Watercolor Sea Shells [K-5th]

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
In-person
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K - 5th. Create your own watercolor seashell masterpieces!

Storycraft for Littles [3-5 years AND an adult]

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
In-person
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 3-5 years AND an adult. Join us for some books and a craft.

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 Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
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 Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration for IN-PERSON July children's programs opens

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

Registration for children's IN-PERSON July programs opens on July 1 at 9:30 am. Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2.

Click on the program titles below for more info or to register.

Graphic Novel Scavenger Hunt! [Children]

All Day 7/1–7/3
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. Celebrate Graphic Novels in Libraries Month with a special scavenger hunt! Ask for a scavenger sheet at the Children's Desk. This scavenger hunt runs for the whole month of July and is just for fun.

Dreamcatchers Kit [K-5th]

9:45am–11:45pm
Children
Kits
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kits
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades K-5th. Children will use a variety of materials to make their own dreamcatcher. Please be aware that this kit involves tying knots ; children may need adult help.

Shake, Rattle & Read [6 months - 4 years AND an adult]

10:00am–10:30am
Children
In-person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 6 months - 4 years AND an adult. Sing and play with musical instruments. This program can get noisy, in case your little one is sensitive to noise.