Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of July

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of July 2024.  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, July 1

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 2

• 3:30 PM – Science Scouts. For ages 6-11.  Children will investigate a different STEM-related topic bi-weekly. This week’s theme is Underwater Fireworks. Registration is required.

Wednesday, July 3

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft on Patriotism. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Patriotic stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Registration required.

Thursday, July 4

The library will be closed for the holiday.

Saturday, July 6

• 11:00 AM – Aspiring Artists.  For ages 6-11.  Come “wreck a painting” by adding your own touches to it or painting over one!  Registration is required.

Monday, July 8

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 9

• 10:30 AM – Homeschool Hub. For ages 6-11. Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, gathering data, and drawing conclusions.   The topic this week is Centrifugal Force. Registration is required.

Wednesday, July 10

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft about Fishing! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time. Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Fish stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Registration is required.

Friday, July 12

• 10:00 AM – Toddler Trails with Warren County Parks & Rec.  For ages 2-5. Join us at Chimney Fields/Peter LeHew Park to learn about dandelions, taste some dandelion cream cheese on crackers, and make a dandelion craft!  Registration is required.

Saturday, July 13

• 3:00 PM – Summer Slime.  For ages 6-11.  Come make slippery, shiny, sparkling, slime!  Registration is required.

Monday, July 15

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 16

• 3:30 PM – Science Scouts. For ages 6-11.  Children will investigate a different STEM-related topic bi-weekly. This week’s theme is Centrifugal Force. Registration is required.

Wednesday, July 17

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft about Thunder Storms. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time. Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Thunder Storm stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Registration is required.

Saturday, July 20

• 2:30 PM – Teens Connect.  For ages 12-18.  Join us for International Chess Day as we play Chess (inside and out) or check out our other board games!  Registration is required.

Monday, July 22

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 23

• 10:30 AM – Rainbow Puppets: Beautiful Tales of Adventure. Fun for the whole family!  Come watch the stories of Sleeping Beauty, The Ugly Duckling, and Beauty and the Beast.

Wednesday, July 24

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft about Picnics. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00 AM – Preschool Story Time.  Read With the Sheriff! This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office!  Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Picnic stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Registration is required.

Saturday, July 27

• 11:00 AM – Garden Wildlife.  For ages 8+.  Gather cool facts about animals and write creatively about them.  Registration is required.
• 2:00 PM – Misunderstood Duck.  Presented by Hard Act to Follow Special Needs Theater Troupe. It is an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s Ugly Duckling.  Fun for the family!

Monday, July 29

• 11:00 AM – Music & Movement for Babies & Toddlers. Join our relaxed and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 30

• 2:00 PM – Larsen’s Amazing Reptile Show. Fun for the whole family!  Come learn about bearded dragons, chameleons, snakes, and other various reptiles!  There will be a chance to touch them!

Wednesday, July 31

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft about Beaches! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time. Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Beach stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Registration is required.