Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of March

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of March 2022. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Tuesday, March 1^st

• 4:30PM Science Scouts. Come in on Tuesday afternoons for a time to explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this weekly program, we will investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. Our theme for this week’s club is Rock Cycle! For ages 6-11.  Registration required.

Today is the earliest you can pick up a coloring sheet to participate in our coloring contest for National Crayon Day. More info under March 31^st.

Wednesday, March 2nd

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Best of Award Winners will be the theme of our stories, songs and finger plays this week. Each child will receive a take-home craft kit.  For children up to 3 1/2 years of age. Registration required.
• 11:00AM Preschool Story Time.  Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Best of Award Winners will be the theme of our stories, songs and finger plays this week. Each child will receive a take-home craft kit.  Registration required.

Saturday, March 5^th

• 2:00PM Press Play. Join other teens in a Mario Kart tournament! For ages 12-18. Registration required.

Monday, March 7th

• 11:00AM – 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 required.

Tuesday, March 8^th

• 4:30PM Science Scouts. Come in on Tuesday afternoons for a time to explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this weekly program, we will investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. Our theme for this week’s club is Porosity in Soil. For ages 6-11.  Registration required.
• 7:00PM Virtual Goodnight Sweetheart Story Time. Join Miss. Pattie for our special story time in your jammies. Bring your favorite buddy and get cozy!

Wednesday, March 9^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time. Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! On the Farm will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!  For children up to 3 1/2 years of age. Registration required.
• 11:00AM Preschool Story Time. Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft!  On the Farm will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Saturday, March 12^th

• 3:00PM – Irish Step Dance performance. Bring the whole family out to the library to enjoy a dance performance from Jig n Jive Dance Studio in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!

Monday, March 14th

• 11:00AM – 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 required.

Tuesday, March 15th

• 4:30PM Science Scouts.  Come in on Tuesday afternoons for a time to explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this weekly program, we will investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Green Soda Pop! We will learn about chemical reactions.. For ages 6-11.  Registration required. A virtual option is offered this week as well.

Wednesday, March 16^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Green will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!  For children up to 3 1/2 years of age. Registration required.
• 11:00AM Preschool Story Time.  Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft!  Green will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Saturday, March 19^th

• 2:00PM Aspiring Artists. Enjoy an afternoon of making art. Ages 7-18. Registration required.

Monday, March 21^st

• 11:00AM – 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 required.

Wednesday, March 23^rd

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Birds will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!  For children up to 3 1/2 years of age. Registration required.
• 11:00AM Preschool Story Time.  Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft!  Birds will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Friday, March 25^th – Library closed for staff training.

Saturday, March 26^th

• 1:00PM – Story Walk @ Eastham Park. Enjoy a walkthrough read-aloud of our next Story Walk book, Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray. We will offer free copies of the book to the first 50 attendees. Enjoy a lesson on local bird identification from an expert, followed by a bird feeder craft. Thank you to our sponsors, the Front Royal Rotary Club and Warren County Parks and Recreation, and a special thank you to Sharon Fisher as well.

Today is the last day you can submit your entry into our coloring contest for National Crayon Day. More info under March 31^st.

Monday, March 28^th

• 11:00AM – 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 required.

Tuesday, March 29^th

• 4:30PM Science Scouts.  Come in on Tuesday afternoons for a time to explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this weekly program, we will investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Soil Erosion: What a Plant Can Do! For ages 6-11.  Registration required. A virtual option is offered this week as well.

Wednesday, March 30^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Springtime will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!  For children up to 3 1/2 years of age. Registration required.
• 11:00AM Preschool Story Time.  Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft!  Springtime will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Thursday, March 31^st – National Crayon Day

• The library will be celebrating National Crayon Day with a coloring contest. Come by the library after March 1^st to pick up one of our coloring sheets, color it in, and return it by March 26^th to enter into our coloring contest. All ages welcome to participate. One entry per person. 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place prizes will be awarded to each age group.