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YA Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Start the new year by signing up for the 2025 Winter Reading Challenge!

Complete challenges to get Bingo. For every Bingo you get (up to 5), you will earn a raffle ticket for a prize. 

Winter Reading Challenge [Children]

All Day 1/21 - 2/16
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For newborn - Grade 5. From January 2 through February 28, children can participate in our Winter Reading Challenge. Get a special game board, do some reading challenges, and earn a prize! One sheet per child.

Games & Hot Chocolate

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

It's National Hot Chocolate Day!

Have a cup of hot chocolate while playing board games with us.

Connecting Through Sound with Joenne Dumitrascu and Sarah Sebaoun

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Concerts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concerts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:
Program: Sonata No. 4 in a minor for Violin & Piano, Op. 23. L. v. Beethoven I. Presto II. Andante scherzoso, più Allegretto III. Allegro molto Étude in A-flat major, Op. 25, No. 1 “Harp”. F. Chopin Nocturne in c minor, Op. 48, No.

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 5 kits per family. Please only take what you need.

Registration for IN-PERSON February 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 February programs opens on February 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.

Guess How Many Candy Hearts Contest [Children]

All Day 2/1 - 2/16
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. All February. How many candy conversation hearts are in the jar? Closest guess wins a prize!

 

Defensive Driving

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Help and Information, In-person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Help and Information, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Course completion entitles you to a 10% discount on vehicle liability, personal injury protection, and collision insurance for three years; and a reduction of up to 4 points on your driving record every 18 months.

Author Talk: Laurinel Owen on 'Strings Attached: A Memoir of Betrayal, Bigamy and Self-Discovery'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Special Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for this special author talk! On Sunday, February 2nd Bellport's own Laurinel Owen will discuss her new memoir, Strings Attached, and play her cello.

Enrichment Craft Kit: Leftover Craft

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Enrichment, Kits
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Enrichment, Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Monthly craft kit for special needs. Choose from a variety of craft kits. Limit one kit per person.

Choose from: Cotton Ball Snowman, Autumn Trees, Pine Cone Owls, and Coral Reef.

South Country Card Required

Sensory Sand 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 with kinetic sand.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Closed
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Kate for gentle yoga using a chair to aid in strength, balance, flexibility and mental well-being. This class is accessible for all bodies and abilities; no experience is necessary. 

5 classes; $20

Disclaimer(s)

EXERCISE PROGRAM DISCLAIMER

By registering for this program, I hereby release the South Country Library, its trustees, employees, and agents, from any and all liability from any accident or claim of injury and/or property damage incurred by me as a result of my participation in the exercise programs held by the Library. I agree to assume any and all risks associated with my participation in the programs and I represent that my physician has certified that I am physically capable of participating in the programs for which I enroll. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing release, am executing it knowingly, voluntarily, willfully and free from any coercion, and am fully aware of its contents and legal effects.

Afternoon Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Open
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join Kate for gentle yoga using a chair to aid in strength, balance, flexibility and mental well-being. This class is accessible for all bodies and abilities; no experience is necessary. 

4 classes; $16

Disclaimer(s)

EXERCISE PROGRAM DISCLAIMER

By registering for this program, I hereby release the South Country Library, its trustees, employees, and agents, from any and all liability from any accident or claim of injury and/or property damage incurred by me as a result of my participation in the exercise programs held by the Library. I agree to assume any and all risks associated with my participation in the programs and I represent that my physician has certified that I am physically capable of participating in the programs for which I enroll. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing release, am executing it knowingly, voluntarily, willfully and free from any coercion, and am fully aware of its contents and legal effects.

Valentines for Seniors

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Stop by the YA Department to make Valentines for our homebound patrons who can not come to the library.

Everyone that participates will receive 1 hour of community service.

Winter Seed Sowing

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Home & Gardening, Virtual
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Home & Gardening, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed.

Spanish Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Learn to speak Spanish with our instructor, Jacqueline! This is a 6 week beginner course. 

Craft Kit: Felt Danish Heart

All Day 2/4 - 2/18
Teens, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Kits
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Create a pretty heart for Valentines Day, perfect for stashing candies, notes, and other small gifts.

Pick-up begins Tuesday, February 4.

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.

Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Closed
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sabrina Perrino instructs yoga with a mindful approach. Pose modifications available. Balance breath and movement to find synchronicity. 

6 classes; $24

Disclaimer(s)

EXERCISE PROGRAM DISCLAIMER

By registering for this program, I hereby release the South Country Library, its trustees, employees, and agents, from any and all liability from any accident or claim of injury and/or property damage incurred by me as a result of my participation in the exercise programs held by the Library. I agree to assume any and all risks associated with my participation in the programs and I represent that my physician has certified that I am physically capable of participating in the programs for which I enroll. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing release, am executing it knowingly, voluntarily, willfully and free from any coercion, and am fully aware of its contents and legal effects.

Valentine's Day Cards [K-5th AND an adult]

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 K-5th AND an adult. No registration, drop in between 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Using a variety of materials, children will create Valentine's Day cards to share with the ones they love.

SMART Recovery

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

A self-empowering, abstinence based support group for anyone recovering from addiction and addictive behaviors (alcoholism, drug abuse/addiction, gambling addiction, etc.).

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. During the winter months, we will offer a Wednesday craft kit in addition to the Saturday craft kit. Limit of 3 per family. Please only take what you need for your immediate family.

Tiny Mother Goose [newborn - 12 months AND an adult]

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
In-person
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For newborn - 12 months AND an adult. A special Mother Goose time for the littlest ones. We'll sing, say and play along with Mother Goose rhymes.

Mah-Jongg

10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Enjoy this ancient game with fellow enthusiasts.

*No registration. Not an instructional class. Please sign attendance sheet.*