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Ornament Decorating

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, In-person
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Fireplace Cafe
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In-person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

To go along with our reading of Capote’s Christmas Memories, patrons can decorate ornaments before the reading of the story!

Christmas Reading: Capote's 'A Christmas Memory'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
In-person, Special Event, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Fireplace Cafe
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: In-person, Special Event, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Bellportian Joe Panarello for a reading of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory. He will be reading the story by our lit fireplace in front of the Christmas tree.

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
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Sanford Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Craft Kit: Snowman Ornament

All Day 12/9 - 12/16
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: 11
Event Details:

Use clay pots to make an adorable snowman ornament for the holidays.

Dot Marker 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 colorful dot markers. Dress for mess.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Exercise, In-person
Closed
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, In-person
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

FIGuring it out on Long Island

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Home & Gardening
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Home & Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn how to grow and enjoy fresh figs. Master Gardener Doreen Monteleone provides tips and tricks on how to be successful in cultivating this ancient fruit. 

Winter Wiggles Yoga [3-6 years AND an adult]

5:30pm - 6:00pm
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: 2
Event Details:

For ages 3-6 AND an adult. Join us for a yoga dance party! Enjoy games and poses to your favorite tunes. Please bring a mat with you.

Reindeer Bookmark KIT [K-5th]

9:45am - 11:45pm
Children
Kits
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For grades K-5th. Make your own reindeer bookmark out of paper. 

Registration for this kit opens December 10 at 9:30 am. Register at the library, online, or by phone at 631-286-0818 x2.  

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

10:15am - 11:00am
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: 7
Event Details:

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

Teen Bingo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games and Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Play a friendly game of chance to win a prize!

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
Closed
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
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.

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.).

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.*

Toddler Sensory Play [24-35 months AND an adult]

10:15am - 11:00am
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: 8
Event Details:

For 24 - 35 months AND an adult. This program strengthens a toddler's cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral development.

Watch Jack on Pop Culture Jeopardy!

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adults
Movie, Special Event
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Event Details:

Jack Nix, our Community Engagement Librarian, will be featured on Pop Culture Jeopardy! He along with his husband, Dan, and their friend, Amy, are team South Shore Squad!

Canasta

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Play a game or two of this multi-deck card game.

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

Paper Flowers for Winter

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the winter season by creating crepe paper hellebores, also known as the Christmas Rose, with paper flower artist Casey Cunningham.

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.

Introduction to ASL

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This fun, introductory course will cover some of the foundations of American Sign Language. Students will learn the basics of fingerspelling using the ASL alphabet, basic grammar structure, and more!

Mother Goose series [Newborn - 35 months AND an adult]

10:00am - 10:30am
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 newborn - 35 months AND an adult. Sing, say and play along with Mother Goose rhymes and meet other parents/caregivers in the area. 

Tai Chi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Exercise
Closed
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Community Room A and B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Laurince McElroy instructs on the art’s most popular form: the 24-Posture Form in Medium Frame Yang-Style.

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.