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 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.

Tuesday, May 3^rd

• 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 Mini LED lightsabers! For ages 6-11.  Registration required.

Wednesday, May 4^th

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

Thursday, May 5^th

• 4:30PM – Mom & Me in the Garden. Bring your child, mother, or grandmother to enjoy this mother’s day program in the garden. Everyone will get to bring home their own kitchen herbs to grow in a jar. All ages welcome. Registration required. This program is provided in partnership with Warren County Parks & Recreation.

Saturday, May 7^th

• All day – Samicon. Enjoy this all-day library-wide event for all ages! This year’s theme is Video Games! There will be free comic books courtesy of Four Color Fantasies, arcade games, an escape room, and tons of other fun things available all day. We will have magic shows at 10am, 11am, & 2pm. At 1pm, children and teens are welcome to join for a Pokémon cookie decoration session. Then at 2:30, we will play real-life versions of Tetris and Pac-man. Patrons will still be able to check out items all day. Costume contest throughout.

Monday, May 9^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, May 10^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 Homopolar Motors! 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, May 11^th

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

Saturday, May 14^th

• 3:00PM – Flower Festival Dance Performance. Please enjoy this wonderful family friendly dance performance from Dancing by His Grace.

Monday, May 16^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, May 17^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 Static Electricity! 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, May 18^th

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

Saturday, May 21^st

• 2:00PM – 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. For ages 12-18. Registration required.

Monday, May 23^rd

• 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, May 24^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 VOILa: Experiment with Light! 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, May 25^th

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

Saturday, May 28^th

• 2:00PM. Aspiring Artists. Enjoy an afternoon of making art. Ages 7-18. Registration required

Monday, May 30^th – Library closed for Memorial Day.