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 2026.  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, March 2

• 10:15 AM – Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months).
• 11:15 AM – Music & Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-5).
• Join our fun 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 or toddler.

Tuesday, March 3

• 4:00 PM – Create a 250 Quilt.  For ages 6-11.  Hear a story about quilt making, talk about why they did it often 250 years ago, and then design your own square to add to a “community quilt” that we will hang in the library.  Sponsored by FRUMC. Registration is required.

Wednesday, March 4

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time. 
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.
• Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Nursery Rhymes , exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.

Thursday, March 5

• 10:30 AM – Grand Story Time.  For ages 0-6.  Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, say some nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

Friday, March 6

• 3:00 PM – Children’s Ceilidh.  Dance the jig and reel, play percussion instruments, and learn about Scottish dance, music, and culture with Sean Heely Celtic Band.  Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, March 7

• 11:00 AM – Global Day: Tales & Trails.  For ages 5-11. Join the Shenandoah River State Park rangers and us as we go on a scavenger hunt in the library garden, collect things, make sun catchers, and learn about “Leave No Trace” and recycling. Registration is required.

Monday, March 9

• 10:15 AM – Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months).
• 11:15 AM – Music & Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-5).
• Join our fun 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 or toddler.

Tuesday, March 10

• 10:30 AM – Pi- Fractions: Homeschool Hub.  For ages 6-11.  Children will learn about Pi (3.14) and create a pie to play with fractions.  Registration is required.

Wednesday March 11

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time. 
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.
• Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Kite stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.

Thursday, March 12

• 10:30 AM – Grand Story Time.  For ages 0-6.  Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, say some nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

Saturday, March 14

• 10:00 AM, 10:20 AM, 10:50 AM, 11:10 AM  Paws for Reading.  For ages 6-18.  Paw for Reading is a program where people read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading. This program provides a non-judgmental and stress-free environment, as the dogs are calm, attentive listeners who don’t correct mistakes, making it less intimidating for children. Bring your own book or use one of ours! Registration is required.
• 2:30 PM – Press Play. For ages 12-18. Come spend an afternoon playing games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required.

Saturday, March 21

• 11:00 AM – Digital Art Chillout: Teens Connect.  For Ages 12-18. Do you enjoy drawing, painting, and channeling your inner Rembrandt on a computer or tablet?  We will provide laptops with GIMP installed so you can create whatever you like!  You can show off what you make at the event, or something you have made in the past.  Registration is required.
• 2:30 PM – Wings & Wonders. For ages 6-14. Join people from the Smithsonian Conservation Center as read a bird story, make a suet feeder, and get creative painting windows to keep the birds from flying into them. Registration is required.

Monday, March 23

• 10:15 AM – Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months).
• 11:15 AM – Music & Movement for Toddlers & Preschoolers (ages 2-5).
• Join our fun 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 or toddler.

Tuesday, March 24

• 10:30 AM – Water Cycle: Homeschool Hub. For ages 6-11.  Come learn about water as it travels through the cycle in our world.   Registration is required.

Wednesday, March 25

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time
• 11:00AM – Read with the Sheriff: Preschool Story Time
• Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Kitchen stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.

Thursday, March 26

• 10:30 AM – Grand Story Time.  For ages 0-6.  Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, nursery rhymes, and do a craft.

Saturday, March 28

• 9:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt. Family event.  In partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec, there will be a story time, craft, egg hunt, and visit from the Easter Bunny at 465 W 15th St., Front Royal, VA (Old Middle School).
• 2:00 PM – Forest Lanterns.  For ages 8-14. Hear stories about the forest and then create your own forest scene in a lantern, using alcohol and ink.  Registration is required.

Monday, March 30

• 10:15 AM – Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months).
• 11:15 AM – Music & Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-5).
• Join our fun 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 or toddler.

Tuesday, March 31

• 4:00 PM – Life of a Frog.  For ages 6-11.  Hear some silly frog stories and learn about the different stages they go through in life. Registration is required.