Children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of May

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of May 2023.  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, May 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 is required.

Tuesday, May 2

• 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 Sounds & Flutes. Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 3

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

Thursday, May 4

• 6:00 PM – Teens Connect.  For ages 12-18. Do you love being creative and want to find new books to dive into?  Come join us once a month to enjoy different activities ranging from crafts, games, and more.  This month we will be testing our knowledge of book trivia as we play BINGO. Registration is required.

Saturday, May 6

• 11:00 AM – Microscopy.  For ages 8-12.  Come learn how to use a microscope and make a slide of cells!  Registration is required.
• 2:00 PM – Microscopy.  For ages 12-18.  Come learn how to use a microscope and make a slide of cells!  Registration is required.

Tuesday, May 9

• 4:30 PM – Science Scouts. Children will investigate a different STEM-related topic bi-weekly. This week’s theme is Sounds & Flutes.  For ages 6-11.  Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 10

• 4:00 PM – Mother’s Day Spa.  For ages 6+.  Join Warren County Parks & Recreation and Samuels Public Library to make a bath bomb and lotion with your Mom!  Registration is required.

Monday, May 15

• 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 is required.

Tuesday, May 16

• 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 Sound & Siren. Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 17

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about Gardens! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – 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 Garden stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Registration required.

Saturday, May 20

• 10:00 AM – Dungeons & Dragons.  Join us as we finish our quest to gather and save knowledge.  For ages 12-18.  Registration is required.
• 2:00 PM – Discuss This Book.  For ages 12-18.  What type of books do you like?  Historical, Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure…?  Bring a book that you like and can talk about.  Registration is required.

Monday, May 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 is required.

Wednesday, May 24

• 10:15AM – Toddler Story Time.  Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft all about Brothers & Sisters! Siblings welcome. Registration is required.
• 11:00AM – Preschool Story Time.  Come for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! Brothers & Sisters will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft. Siblings welcome. Registration is required.

Saturday, May 27

• 2:00 PM – Bee-ee Terrific!  For ages 7+.  Learn about bees, taste local honey, and meet local author, Justin Ruger! Registration is required.

Monday, May 29

• Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 30

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

Wednesday, May 31

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