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LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Reading Challenge
Date: Saturday, January 1 - Monday, January 31 Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Suffolk Public Library We will be kicking off The Winter Reading Challenge which consists of promoting a community reading goal with potential to win prizes! Last year, Suffolk Public Library was a National Prize Winner, and we need your help to bring home that title! Follow us on social media for live goal tracking updates!
Visit the Library’s website to register for Beanstack to log books online and to get details on prize information: www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/winterreading.
Black History Month
Date: Select Dates and Times Ages: All Cost: Free Location: In-Person, Virtual, and Online Stay tuned for the entire month of February to take part in a variety of Black History Month programs like Get Creative, The Art of Stepping, STEM Explorers, Black and Super, and so many more!
Level Up! An Immersive Gaming Experience
Date: March 5-31 Ages: All Cost: Free Location: Suffolk (various locations with select partners) Gather your friends or take on this challenge alone! It’s time for Level Up!, a self-paced immersive gaming experience that will take you around different locations in Suffolk! Come to the Library to pick up your kit to complete this activity. There is plenty of time for you to join in the fun and participate in this challenge all month long!
IconiCon 2022
Date: Saturday, April 30 Time: 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Location: North Suffolk Library IconiCon is back in-person! Immerse yourself in a whole week of fandom fun with live content for all ages. Tune into all that is in store for this time full of cosplay, contests, costumes, and so much more.
Visit the IconiCon website for a full schedule and announcements: suffolkpubliclibrary.com/IconiCon
Library Services At Home
Suffolk Public Library offers many free services available in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy these and more! Learn more about each at suffolkpubliclibrary.com/AtHome.
• Ancestry Library Edition • Audible • Early Learning • Gale Open Access Resources • Hoopla • Ready Reads • TumbleBooks • Universal Class • Virtual Classes & Events
Storytimes
Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime:
January 13 - April 27 9:30 AM at North Suffolk Library
Toddler & Preschool Storytime:
January 13 - April 27 10:15 AM at North Suffolk Library
Sleepy Storytime:
2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 6:00 PM at Morgan Memorial Library
Family Storytime Series:
Mondays, January 10 - April 25 at North Suffolk Library Wednesdays, January 12 - April 27 at MML
10:30 AM: An early literacy-based storytime for the whole family, including stories, rhymes, songs and more from the comfort of your own home.
*Remember to log any books read during our virtual storytimes for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and our Reading Challenges.
Teddy Bear Clinic [IN-PERSON]
Date: January 10 (Morgan Memorial Library) January 22 (North Suffolk Library) Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 24 - 36 months Cost: Free Bring your favorite teddy bear and explore the clinic! This activity is designed to address a child’s concerns or fears over doctor’s visits and routine medical procedures. Registration Required.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program where children ages birth through the start of kindergarten are challenged to read 1,000 books with their parents and caretakers. The goal is to spark an early love of reading which will benefit children when they enter school. Learn more and sign up online, then connect with our 1000 Books Facebook Group.
suffolkpubliclibrary.com/1000Books Music & Movement [IN-PERSON]
Date: January 14 Location: Morgan Memorial Library Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 2-8 Cost: Free Are you ready to move and groove? Get ready to dance, clap, sing, and move to the music in this interactive and energetic time!
Date: March 1 Location: North Suffolk Library Time: 4:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Reader’s Theater celebrates Read Across America with a special evening of folktales from around the world. Live performances, games, crafts, activities, and refreshments. For families. Registration required.
Dance Baby Dance! [IN-PERSON]
Date: February 15 Location: North Suffolk Library Time: 10:00 AM Ages: Walkers - 3 year olds Cost: Free Music and movement activities to promote creativity and gross motor skill development. Registration required.
Cookies and Canvas [IN-PERSON]
Date: March 11 Location: North Suffolk Library Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 2-5 Cost: Free Create small masterpieces with your young Picasso on canvas! All supplies provided. Registration required.
Busy Babies [IN-PERSON]
Date: February 5, March 19, April 9 Location: North Suffolk Library Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 0-3 Cost: Free Come for a morning of busy, messy, sensory fun at this baby-friendly event. Meet other littles in the area! Please dress your baby in clothes you wouldn’t mind getting dirty.
