Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of April

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of April 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.

Saturday, April 2^nd

• 2:00PM Book Cover Re-Design. We all judge books by their covers, so let’s make sure the covers are good! Draw, paint, or collage a new design for one of your favorite books.
  We will display the designs throughout the following week (National Library Week), after which point the artists can come pickup their work. For ages 7-18. Registration is required.

Monday, April 4^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, April 5^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 Soil Erosion: What a Plant can do! For ages 6-11.  Registration required.

Wednesday, 6^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Things that Grow 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! Things that Grow will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Saturday, April 9^th

• 1:00PM Easter Egg Hunt. Join us at Gertrude E. Miller Park for Easter egg hunts, stories, games, crafts, and photos with the Easter bunny! We will also be offering library card sign ups. This program is in collaboration with Warren County Parks & Recreation.

Monday, April 11^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, April 12^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 Egg Geodes! 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, April 13^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Eric Carle 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! Eric Carle will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Saturday, April 16^th

• 2:00PM – Pretty Pansies & More. Celebrate spring! It’s time to beautify our children’s garden and create a floral craft to take home. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Monday, April 18^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, April 19^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 Candy Camouflage! For ages 6-11.  Registration required. A virtual option will be offered for this week as well. Find it on our Facebook & YouTube Pages.

Wednesday, April 20^th 

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time. Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Rain 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!  Rain will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Saturday, April 23^rd – Library closed for Taste for Books.

Monday, April 25^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, April 26^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 Paper Circuits! For ages 6-11.  Registration required. A virtual option will be offered for this week as well. Find it on our Facebook & YouTube Pages.

Wednesday, April 27^th

• 10:15AM Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft! Siblings 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!  Siblings will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Registration required.

Thursday, April 28^th

• 4:00PM. Special Needs Garden Program. Plant seedlings in the garden and enjoy a reading of Jack & the Beanstalk. All ages welcome. Participants must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is required.