Reading Warms the Heart: Samuels Public Library’s Winter Reading Program

Samuels Public Library’s Winter Reading Program will begin on January 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Reading Warms the Heart. We are extremely fortunate to have so many supporters who continually step forward to make our programs the best they can be. This year, the Cochran Family Youth Fund has awarded a grant to the Library which will help with the purchase of fabulous prizes. The Library will also be unveiling 40 new Wonderbooks, children’s books with accompanying audio, in time for the Winter Reading Program. The addition of the Wonderbooks are the result of a generous donation from the family of the late Dr. Christoph, who was a Front Royal pediatrician for many years and believed in the importance of reading for all children.

The whole family is urged to participate. Adults will not only be able to enter a weekly drawing for baked goodies from Garcia and Gavino, but they will also be added to bi-weekly drawings for themed gift baskets. Each basket includes a cushioned book stand, a literary themed mug, a cozy blanket, assorted warm drink mixes and more! Children and teens will receive free books and prizes for reading at least one book per week. Pre-readers can listen to five books and come in to collect their prize.

Special programs enrich all of our reading programs. Adults have craft workshops, history programs, book clubs and more! Children can come in to create winter slime, pinecraft critters, tie-dye hearts and a hot cocoa craft. Teens will be able to create a special stained glass suncatcher, learn about Hawaii, and come to gaming programs.   To celebrate our kick-off, toddlers and pre-schoolers who come in for story time will receive a heart shaped balloon and do a special craft!  Later that day, elementary age children can dive into a bit of the tropics and enjoy an introduction to Hawaiian dance and tales (pre-registration is required). Adults can come in on our kickoff day and receive a coupon for a free book at our bookstore, Epiloge.

Register online beginning January 3^rd or come in and register at the Reference Desks. For more information, visit our website at www.samuelslibrary.net.