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Tai Naccarato photo.

Tal Naccarato

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome, for the first time, Italo ‘Tal’ Naccarato. The composer, songwriter, teaching artist and instrumentalist was born in the medieval mountain v...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome, for the first time, Italo ‘Tal’ Naccarato. 

Green Screen Photos

Green Screen Holiday Photos

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sanford Room at South Country Library

Program Type:

Family, Green Screen Photos

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.Photos ...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family, Green Screen Photos
Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.

Green Screen Photos

Green Screen Holiday Photos

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sanford Room at South Country Library

Program Type:

Family, Green Screen Photos

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.Photos ...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family, Green Screen Photos
Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.

Christmas Reading

Christmas Reading: A Child's Christmas in Wales

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fireplace Cafe at South Country Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join Bellportian Joe Panarello for a reading of  Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales. He will be reading the story by our lit fireplace in front of the Christmas t...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Fireplace Cafe
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Bellportian Joe Panarello for a reading of  Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales. He will be reading the story by our lit fireplace in front of the Christmas tree. Hot chocolate will be served!

Emy McB photo.

Emy McB

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

We welcome for the first time Emy McB.She is a local singer/songwriter that brings her folky twist to songs from all genres and generations. Join her for a day of acoustic versions...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome for the first time Emy McB.

Linda Ipanema photo.

Linda Ipanema & The Dixie Cats: Holiday Revue

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Get into the spirt of the holiday season with Linda Ipanema & The Dixie Cats. Her show is fun and full of holiday cheer with songs such as: "The 12 Days of Christmas," "Santa B...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the spirt of the holiday season with Linda Ipanema & The Dixie Cats.

Gingerbread house

Teen Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Cooking and Food

Age Group:

Teens, Tweens

Event Details:

Decorate an adorable Gingerbread House in time for the holidays!Each teen registered will receive their own house.

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate an adorable Gingerbread House in time for the holidays!

Each teen registered will receive their own house.

Xmas wrapping

Christmas Present Wrapping Party!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop-in

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Drop-in to wrap your presents for the holidays using our supplies! We'll be playing Christmas music and will serve yummy treats. 

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-in
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to wrap your presents for the holidays using our supplies! We'll be playing Christmas music and will serve yummy treats. 

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Love Letters: A Play

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A unique and imaginative theatre piece which, in the words of the author, “needs no theatre, no lengthy rehearsal, no special set, no memorization of lines, and no commitment from ...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

A unique and imaginative theatre piece which, in the words of the author, “needs no theatre, no lengthy rehearsal, no special set, no memorization of lines, and no commitment from its two actors beyond the night of performance.” The piece is compr

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Meatball Time at Café Castello [K - 5th AND an adult]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

In-person

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

For grades K - 5th AND an adult. Join us at Café Castello in Bellport Village (141 S Country Rd) and learn how to make your own delicious meatballs! We will also read some sto...

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

For grades K - 5th AND an adult. Join us at Café Castello in Bellport Village (141 S Country Rd) and learn how to make your own delicious meatballs! We will also read some stories.

Pokemon Day

Pokemon Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Country Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family, Games and Trivia, Giveaway, Green Screen Photos, Movie, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Tweens, Seniors

Event Details:

Celebrate International Pokémon Day with us! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, including crafts, games, photo ops and more!This event is open to all ages and free t...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family, Games and Trivia, Giveaway, Green Screen Photos, Movie, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate International Pokémon Day with us! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, including crafts, games, photo ops and more!

This event is open to all ages and free to attend.

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Teen Raffle: Thanksgiving Dinner

All Day 11/1–11/30
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Event Details:

Try to name some of these delicious Thanksgiving Dinner items? 

Winter Warmth Collection

11/12/2025 @ 9:30am–11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Community Service
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service
Event Details:

Each year the library collects NEW scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, hats, slippers to help local families in need. There will be a collection basket near the Patron Services Desk. We will be collecting items from November 1 through 30.

YA Craft Kit: Bouncy Ball

All Day 11/14–11/20
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Kits
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own bouncy ball.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

YA Craft Kit: Build a Car

All Day 11/21–11/26
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Kits
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Assemble and decorate a wooden race car.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closing early in observance of the holiday eve.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Winter Warmth Collection

All Day 11/28–11/30
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Community Service
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service
Event Details:

Each year the library collects NEW scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, hats, slippers to help local families in need. There will be a collection basket near the Patron Services Desk. We will be collecting items from November 1 through 30.

YA Craft Kit: Sock Snowman

All Day 11/28–12/5
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Kits
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make an adorable snowman out of a pair of socks.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Community Mental Health Promotion and Support

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

A representative from Youth Enrichment Services COMHPS team (COMHPS stands for Community Mental Health Promotion and Support) will be available every first Friday of the month to provide information on their mental health services.

Green Screen Holiday Photos

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Family, Green Screen Photos
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family, Green Screen Photos
Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.

Green Screen Volunteers

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteers are needed to assist staff as they take holiday photos. Register for one or both sessions.

Community Service will be awarded to participants.

Green Screen Holiday Photos

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Family, Green Screen Photos
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family, Green Screen Photos
Event Details:

Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds. No pets, please, and try to avoid the color green, as it will interfere with the photography.

Green Screen Volunteers

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteers are needed to assist staff as they take holiday photos. Register for one or both sessions.

Community Service will be awarded to participants.

Christmas Reading: A Child's Christmas in Wales

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Fireplace Cafe
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Bellportian Joe Panarello for a reading of  Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales. He will be reading the story by our lit fireplace in front of the Christmas tree. Hot chocolate will be served!

YA Craft Kit: Crystal Snowflakes

All Day 12/9–12/17
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Kits
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kits
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use simple household ingredients to create your own snowflake to hang on a tree.

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.

Chess Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out and play a game of Chess with us!

Social Work Intern

9:30am–1:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, 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.