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Dental Health information table

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby at South Country Library

Program Type:

Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 11:30 am -12:30 pm, no registration.&nb...

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 11:30 am -12:30 pm, no registration.

 

Dental Health information table

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lobby at South Country Library

Program Type:

Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 1:30 -3:30 pm, no registration. 

Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 1:30 -3:30 pm, no registration.

 

Scrabble tiles spelling "scrabble" over a tan background

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.

Flyer with a picture of a car, a document, and a photo of someone

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. 

The Whitman String Quartet group photo

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

Graphic with chess pieces and chess board

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. 

Flyer with program information.

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.

Photo of Buddy Merriam.

Buddy Merriam and Backroads

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

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for a special evening as hometown Bluegrass legend, Buddy Merriam and his band Back Roads stop by on their farewell tour! Buddy Merriam and Back Roads have been perfor...

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

Join us for a special evening as hometown Bluegrass legend, Buddy Merriam and his band Back Roads stop by on their farewell tour! 

The New York Vendettas members with a yellow car behind them.

The New York Vendettas

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for a rocking night under the stars as we welcome back The New York Vendettas. They are a Long Island based band with an emphasis on rockabilly, 50's and roots rock and rol...

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

Join us for a rocking night under the stars as we welcome back The New York Vendettas. They are a Long Island based band with an emphasis on rockabilly, 50's and roots rock and roll and soul. 

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.

Photo of Alexander Wu.

Alexander Wu Piano Trio: Voices of America 250th!: Three centuries of American music

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room A and B at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Pianist and music arranger, Alexander Wu and his trio invite you to explore and enjoy Voices of America 250th!, celebrating the United States 250th anniversary, which recreates ico...

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

Pianist and music arranger, Alexander Wu and his trio invite you to explore and enjoy Voices of America 250th!, celebrating the United States 250th anniversary, which recreates iconic musical works and historical performances of the greatest Ameri

Photo of the members of GUNK with banner.

GUNK

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at South Country Library

Program Type:

Concerts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

We are so excited to welcome back GUNK, this time outdoors! GUNK is an 8-piece band composed of local public school music teachers on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocal, tro...

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

We are so excited to welcome back GUNK, this time outdoors! 

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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.

Amazing Marble Mazes [K-5th]

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
In-person
Closed
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.

Dental Health information table

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 11:30 am -12:30 pm, no registration.

 

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.

Dental Health information table

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Library Branch: South Country Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Drop-in, Health & Wellness, Help and Information
Event Details:

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine dental residents will be in the library lobby to answer your dental questions. Stop by anytime between 1:30 -3:30 pm, no registration.

 

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.*

Canta y Baila Conmigo® / Sing & Dance with Me [newborn - 5 years AND an adult]

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.

Canasta Club

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. Please sign attendance sheet.*

Chess Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Games and Trivia
Open
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!

Beybladers Unite! [1st-5th]

6:00pm–7:00pm
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 1st-5th. Join your friends or make new ones at Beyblade ® Club.