Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Scrabble Tournament

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A at South Country Library

Program Type:

Games and Trivia, In-person

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for our annual Scrabble Tournament where players will face off in a thrilling series of rounds, each competing for the highest score and a chance at the title of Scrabble C...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Trivia, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Scrabble Tournament where players will face off in a thrilling series of rounds, each competing for the highest score and a chance at the title of Scrabble Champion.

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Understanding Wills and Trusts

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Help and Information, In-person

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Attorney Kathleen Rose will discuss the importance of trusts and wills as well as avoiding probate, different types of trusts, and what information a will contains. 

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Help and Information, In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attorney Kathleen Rose will discuss the importance of trusts and wills as well as avoiding probate, different types of trusts, and what information a will contains. 

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The Whitman String Quartet

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Dr. Joenne Dumitrascu and Olga Turkina, violinsDr. Stephen Gorgone, violaCraig Mehler, celloThe Whitman String Quartet returns to South Country Library to present a concert of clas...

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

Dr. Joenne Dumitrascu and Olga Turkina, violins
Dr. Stephen Gorgone, viola
Craig Mehler, cello

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Monthly Chess Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Games and Trivia, In-person

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Adult Chess Club is back at South Country Library! Join fellow players for a few relaxing games of chess. 

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Trivia, In-person
Event Details:

Adult Chess Club is back at South Country Library! Join fellow players for a few relaxing games of chess. 

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BrainMinders ™ Puppet Show and Helmet Giveaway [4-7 years AND an adult]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room B at South Country Library

Program Type:

In-person

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Get ready for outdoor play! Kids can enjoy a BrainMinders™ Puppet Show about safety, and then be fitted for and receive a FREE helmet. They'll also receive a coloring book, Br...

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

Get ready for outdoor play! Kids can enjoy a BrainMinders™ Puppet Show about safety, and then be fitted for and receive a FREE helmet. They'll also receive a coloring book, BrainMinders ™ certificate and enjoy some juice and cookies.

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

All Day 6/22
Children’s Area at 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 minu...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
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.

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Book Character Scavenger Hunt [Children]

All Day 4/1–4/4
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. National Library Week happens in April, but we're celebrating all month long with a Book Character Scavenger Hunt! Find popular book characters hidden around the Children's Dept. and get a sticker. One sticker per child per day.

Teen Raffle: Nursery Rhymes

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Event Details:

Can you guess the Nursery Rhyme by the emoji?

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

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.

Qigong and Tai Chi

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, In-person
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This ancient, evidence-based Chinese healing art consists of gentle, low impact exercises, which provide many benefits including lowered blood pressure, increased bone density, balance and coordination. Tom Linden instructs.

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.

Sensory Sand Fun! [Children AND an adult]

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Drop-in
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Drop-in
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.

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.

SMART Recovery

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-in, 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).

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.*

Amazing Marble Mazes [K-5th]

4:30pm–5:15pm
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 K-5th grades. Use your creativity to build an amazing structure and send a marble on a roller coaster adventure!

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.

Stuffie Storytime [newborn - 4 years AND an adult]

10:00am–10:30am
Children
In-person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For newborn  4 years AND an adult. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for a Saturday storytime!

Defensive Driving

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

Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
South Country Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Book Character Scavenger Hunt [Children]

All Day 4/6–4/30
Children
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children. National Library Week happens in April, but we're celebrating all month long with a Book Character Scavenger Hunt! Find popular book characters hidden around the Children's Dept. and get a sticker. One sticker per child per day.

Morning Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, In-person
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
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. 

7 classes: $28

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, In-person
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Take a moment to relax in the middle of your day with gentle yoga with Kate. Use 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.

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.

Animal Crossing ® Bunny Day! [K-5th]

6:00pm–6:30pm
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. Zipper T. Bunny from Animal Crossing: New Horizons ® has brought a Bunny Day DIY to craft! We will be making a paper version of the glowy garland that you can craft in game!

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Help and Information, In-person
Cancelled
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Help and Information, In-person
Event Details:

Meets in Study Room 1 in the Reference Area

ESOL Class

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ESOL
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESOL
Registration Required
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!

 

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.

Parent Child Workshop series [1-4 years AND an adult]

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

For 1- 4 years AND an adult.  Twice a year we run our Parent Child Workshop series.

Tween 3D Printing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Tweens
Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use Tinkercad to design an object to be printed on the library's 3D printer.

Please allow a week for your design to be printed.

Yoga

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, In-person
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
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.

Mah-Jongg Club

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. Please sign attendance sheet.*