March events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library

Below are the events taking place in the Youth Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of March. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Saturday, March 2

• 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins February 2.
• 2:00 Spring Into Magic. We’ll conclude our Winter Reading Club with a fantastic magic show, featuring the magic of Dean Alan. Bring the whole family to this lively performance!

Tuesday, March 5

• 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. This month we’ll talk about spring babies with our Peter Rabbit and Friends theme. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, March 9

• 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group B). Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is taking place for teens 13+. Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game? No problem. Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all. Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list!

Tuesday, March 12

• 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. Let’s Go Fly a Kite, after learning the science on how they work, this week. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins February 12.

Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14

• 10:15 Toddler Story time.
• 11:00 Preschool Story time.

Our stories, songs, and craft will be “Green.” Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, March 13

• 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, February 13 at 4:00 P.M. for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! This month, we’ll be learning some physics tricks-like making a battery out of common fruits and vegetables! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins February 13.

Saturday, March 16

• 11:00 Irish Step Dancing Performance. It has become a tradition to welcome dancers from Jig’N’Jive Dance Studio to perform traditional Irish dances in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
• 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group A). Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is taking place for teens 13+. Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game? No problem. Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all. Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list!

Tuesday, March 19

• 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. Our Flower Dissection theme this week will help us learn all about the insides and outsides of flowers. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins February 19.

Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21

• 10:15 Toddler Story time.
• 11:00 Preschool Story time.

Come to a royal story time of stories, songs, and a craft about Kings. Siblings welcome.

Tuesday, March 26

• 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week, find out what our Rainbow Slide Marble Run is all about! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins February 26.

Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28

• 10:15 Toddler Story time.
• 11:00 Preschool Story time.

Practice your curtsies and bows for our story time about Queens! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, March 30

• 11:00 Saturday Morning Movie. This month, enjoy Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Popcorn available while supplies last! For ages 13 and up. Registration begins March 1.