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

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library for the month of February 2020. 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.

Saturday, February 1

• 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 January 1.
• 2:00 World of Lego.  Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos.  Registration begins January 1.

Tuesday, February 4

• 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.  Love will be the theme this month.  Meet with your baby up to two years of age.  Siblings welcome.
• 4:30 Novel Ideas.  Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more!  After reading a winter story, we will discuss what hibernation is, and what animals hibernate.  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins January 4.

Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6

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

What’s white, fluffy and cold, and fun to play in?  Snow!  We’ll have some great stories, songs, and a craft about this chilly weather form.  Siblings welcome.

Saturday, February 8

• 11:00 Saturday Morning Movie:  The Lion King.  Join us as we watch The Lion King (2019 release) and enjoy some popcorn.  For ages 5 and up.  Registration begins January 8.

Tuesday, February 11

• 4:30 Novel Ideas.  Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more!  After reading a special winter story, we will enjoy activities in celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. For ages 6-11.  Registration begins January 11.

Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13

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

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the theme of our stories, songs, and craft will be, “Be Mine.” Siblings welcome.

Thursday, February 13

• 4:00 Llama Love!  18. Join us for llama stories, games, snacks, and a craft!  For ages 6-12.  Registration begins January 13.

Saturday, February 15

• 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.  Refreshments will be provided.  For ages 12 and up.  Registration begins January 15.

Tuesday, February 18

• 4:30 Novel Ideas.  Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more!  After reading a special winter story, we will investigate the amazing photography of Snowflake Bentley.  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins January 18.

Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20

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

Come in for some great stories, songs, and a craft about our feathered friends, Birds!  Siblings welcome.

Saturday, February 22

• 11:00 Art Stars.  Art Stars is a special needs art discovery program.  This program is for ages 8 and up.  Registration begins January 22.  Participants should have a caregiver or attendant present in the program.
• 2:00 Magic Show.  Local magician Kevin Owens will entertain the whole family with his amazing magic show, which always includes audience participation and lots of laughter!

Tuesday, February 25

• 4:30 Novel Ideas.  Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more!  After reading a special winter story, we will explore the fascinating subject of winter weather.  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins January 25.

Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27

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

Adventure is all around us!  Join us as Carol Cable, illustrator of Ellie’s Day of Adventure, shows us what having an adventure can look like.  Siblings welcome.

Saturday, February 29

• 11:00 Kooky Chefs Cook It Up:  Soups.  Nothing is more comforting than warm soup on a chilly day!  Learn how to make some yummy soup, and do some taste-testing to choose your favorite.  For ages 8 and up.  Registration begins January 29.
• 11:00 Trauma & Resiliency Training for Early Childhood Providers.
  Statistics show us that one in four children will experience trauma by the age of four. This trauma could be abuse, hunger, homelessness, witnessing violence, medical trauma, or grief.
  We know that a child’s greatest learning occurs during the early childhood years. These traumas cause behaviors that we see every day in the classroom. As early childhood providers, we need to recognize the signs of trauma, and teach children how to cope with the feelings they experience.
  • This training will discuss:
    Why trauma matters?
    How trauma affects the brain?
    How trauma affects behavior?
    Individual resilience
    Ways to help children cope
  • This training is free and open to early childhood providers, with priority given to those accepting state subsidy and serving the infant / toddler population. A two-hour training certificate will be given.
  • New requirement this year: We must have at least 10 people registered or the class will be cancelled.
    Register:  https://vachildcare.com/
    Questions:  donnaw@thechildcarenetwork.org
• 2:00 Speed Dating with Books.  Do appearances, of people or books, influence you?  How much time does it take for you to decide that you are/are not interested?  What criteria determines interest?  Come spend time in a “speed dating” atmosphere, getting to know books you may not otherwise look at twice.  For ages 14 – 18.  Registration begins January 29.