Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of January

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of January 2023. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Monday, January 2

• Library is closed in observance of New Year.

Tuesday, January 3

• 10:00 AM – Winter Reading Program begins! Come enjoy some special activities: balloon designs from 11am-12pm, and face/hand painting from 4-5pm.  Register to become a “Winter Reader” and earn a prize each week!
• 10:30 AM – Homeschool Hub. For ages 6-11. Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, gathering data, and drawing conclusions.  The topic this week is Spreading Viruses.  Registration is required.

Wednesday, January 4

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about the New Year! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! New Year will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 5

• 6:00 PM – Teens Connect.  Do you love being creative and want to find new books to dive into?  Come join us once a month to enjoy different activities ranging from crafts, games, and more.  This month we will be Judging Books by their Covers!  For ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Saturday, January 7

• 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM – Dungeons & Dragons.  Join us as we continue our quest to gather and save knowledge.  For ages 12-18.  Registration is required.

Monday, January 9

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with our little ones as we incorporate music, beginning yoga, and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 10

• 4:30 PM – Science Scouts. Children will investigate a different STEM-related topic bi-weekly. This week’s theme is Spreading Viruses.   For ages 6-11.  Registration is required.

Wednesday, January 11

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about Winter Tales! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Winter Tales will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.

Saturday, January 14

• 2:00 PM – Discuss This.  If you are a teen who likes to talk about books, music, shows,… then come join us!  Registration is required.

Monday, January 16

• Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  No Music & Movement class.

Tuesday, January 17

• 10:30 AM – Homeschool Hub. For ages 6-11. Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, gathering data, and drawing conclusions.  The topic this week is Folded or Flat, which absorbs more? Registration is required.

Wednesday, January 18

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about Imagining! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Imagining will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.

Saturday, January 21

• 11:00 AM – Snowy Owl Craft.  For ages 6-11. Come celebrate winter by making a snowy owl and learn all about them.  Registration is required.
• 2:00 PM – Press Play.  For ages 11-18.  Come join us in a Mario Kart Tournament!  Registration is required.

Monday, January 23

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with our little ones as we incorporate music, beginning yoga, and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 24

• 4:30 PM – Science Scouts. Children will investigate a different STEM-related topic bi-weekly. This week’s theme is Folded or Flat, which absorbs more?   For ages 6-11.  Registration is required.

Wednesday, January 25

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about Games! Siblings welcome.  Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Games will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.

Saturday, January 28

• 2:00 PM – Aspiring Artists.  For ages 7-11.  Come get creative with a self-portrait collage! Registration is required.

Monday, January 30

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with our little ones as we incorporate music, beginning yoga, and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 31

• 10:30 AM – Homeschool Hub. For ages 6-11. Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, gathering data, and drawing conclusions.  The topic this week is Making and Using a Stethoscope. Registration is required.