Children’s activities at Samuels Public Library for the month of December

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from December 1 – 15. Thank you for sharing this information. 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, December 3

• 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Jingle Bells will be the theme this month. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.
• 4:30 Science Scouts and More. Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! After reading a Christmas story, we’ll discuss giving and how it affects us and the people around us. During our craft time, we will make Christmas cards for a nursing home, and decorate bowls for an animal shelter. For ages 6-11. Registration begins December 3.

Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5

• 10:15 Toddler Story time.
• 11:00 Preschool Story time.

Gingerbread and Candy Canes will be the delicious theme of our stories, songs, and craft this week! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, December 7

• 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins November 7.
• 2:00 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. Deus ex machina is the element of literature that we’ll be discussing during this month’s meeting. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Registration begins November 7.

Tuesday, December 10

• 4:30 Science Scouts and More. Children will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! After reading a Christmas story, we’ll discuss how Christmas tree farms work, and how Christmas trees grow. During our craft time, we will make Christmas tree ornaments. For ages 6-11. Registration begins November 10.

Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12

• 10:15 Toddler Story time.
• 11:00 Preschool Story time.

Enjoy some Christmas cheer during our stories, songs, and craft this week! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, December 14

• 11:00 Celebrate George Washington. December 14 is the 220th anniversary of George Washington’s death. Today we will learn more about this great leader of our country and celebrate his legacy. Refreshments will be served. For ages 7 to 18. Registration begins November 14.