Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of August

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

Monday, August 1

• 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 required.

Tuesday, August 2

• 3:30 PM – Science Scouts. Come in to investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Density and the Scientific Method. Come join us for a water balloon (and other liquids) fight! For ages 6-11. Registration required.

Wednesday, August 3

• 10:15 AM – Toddler Story Time.  For this special Warren Reads story time, in collaboration with Warren County Parks and Rec, we will be joined by the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department! Children will have a chance to explore a real fire engine! Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
• 11:00 AM – Preschool Story Time. For this special Warren Reads story time, in collaboration with Warren County Parks and Rec, we will be joined by the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department! Children will have a chance to explore a real fire engine! Siblings are welcome. Registration required.

Monday, August 8

• 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 required.

Tuesday, August 9

• 3:30 PM – Science Scouts. Come in to investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Magnets and Slime!  For ages 6-11.  Registration required.

Wednesday, August 10

• 10:15 AM – Toddler Story Time.  Rainbows will be the theme of our stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
• 11:00 AM – Preschool Story Time.  Rainbows will be the theme of our stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a nifty craft!  Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
• 4:00 PM – Rainbow Puppets – Oceans of Fun! A new musical revue featuring creatures in and around the ocean.  Sea Stars, Fish, Crabs, and maybe even a mermaid are waiting to join you in this fast-paced musical revue! We’ll also meet creatures that live along the waterways of Virginia and might even meet a giant swimming creature from the dinosaur era!

Friday, August 12

• 10:00 AM – Toddler Trails – Toddler n’ Trees.  Join us at the shelter at Rockland Park to listen to a nature-inspired story time, after we walk around, learn how to identify a few popular trees in the area, and find some leaves for everyone to make their own leaf rubbing! This program is brought to you in partnership with Warren County Parks & Recreation. In the event of rain, this program will be canceled. Registration required. For children ages 1-6.

Saturday, August 13

• 2:00PM – Drum Circle. Drumming circles are designed to foster self-confidence, team work, belonging and so much more! Studies have found that drumming helps reduce stress and promote mindfulness. Drumming circles are rooted in ancient cultures in places such as Asia and Africa, and among shamanistic practices of Native American cultures. Jeff Wolf is our drum circle facilitator. No experience is needed for these drumming circles.  For ages 12 and older. Supplies are limited; registration required.

Saturday, August 20

• 2:00 PM – Press Play. Join us for a Mario Kart Tournament! Attendance is limited; registration required.  For ages 11-18.

Monday, August 22

• 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 required.

Tuesday, August 23

• 4:30PM – Science Scouts. Come in to investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Meteor Craters!  For ages 6-11.  Registration required.  A virtual option will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

Wednesday, August 24

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time. Butterflies will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!
  Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time. Read with the Sheriff! Siblings are welcome.  Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft!  Registration required.

Saturday, August 27

• 2:00 PM – Discuss This.  Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations. This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of topics.  For ages 12-18. Registration required.

Monday, August 29

• 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, August 30

• 4:30PM – Science Scouts.  Come in to investigate a different STEM-related topic each week. This week’s theme is Bottle Rockets.  For ages 6-11.  Registration required. A virtual option will be available on Facebook and YouTube

Wednesday, August 31

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Wonderful Water will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft!  Siblings are welcome. Registration required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Wonderful Water will be the theme of our stories, songs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Siblings are welcome.  Registration required.