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

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of July.  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.

Monday, July 1

• 2:00 Teen Improv.  Just like on television or in a comedy club, teens will play a fun game of improvisation.  For ages 12 and up.  Registration begins June 1.

Tuesday, July 2

• 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.  This month we will celebrate red, white, and blue!  Meet with your baby up to two years of age.  Siblings welcome.
• 3:30 Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics.  This week, we’ll learn all about atmospheric layers.  For ages 6 – 11.  Registration begins June 2.

Wednesday, July 3

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

Our stories, songs, and craft will be about our great country, America!  Siblings welcome.

Saturday, July, 6

• 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 June 6.
• 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 June 6.

Tuesday, July 9

• 2:00 Creepy Crawlies.  Discover some of the most feared and misunderstood animals as we meet them up close and uncover the myths about creatures such as poisonous toads, pythons, spiders, hissing cockroaches, and even a skunk!  For the whole family.  Presented by Wildlife Ambassadors.
• 3:30 Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics.  This week, it’s Sundial STEM.  We will be building and observing a sundial and talking about the history of time telling devices and how a sundial works.  For ages 6 – 11.  Registration begins June 9.

Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11

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

Get ready to dive in to our ocean story time, full of wonderful stories, songs, and a craft!  Siblings welcome.

Friday, July 12

• 11:00 Music and Movement for Families.  Engage in a rich play environment in which children will be singing, dancing, and using musical instruments.  Studies have shown how music and movement promotes cognitive, emotional, and social growth in children.  Parents and children should register together, as space is limited.  Registration begins June 12.  For ages 0-7, and their parents.  Presented by Karen Erickson of the Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet.
• 2:00 Ballet for All Learners.  It’s Showtime at the Library!  Come in and dance with us!  Discover the joy of moving to music.  Learn ballet basics while delving into the fascinating world of composers and choreographers.  For ages 8 and up.  Registration begins June 12.  Presented by Karen Erickson of the Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet.

Saturday, July 13

• 11:00 World of Lego.  Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos.  Registration begins June 13.
• 2:00 Sami Kart Tournament.  3, 2, 1, Go! Join us for a Mario Kart Wii tournament and demonstrate your racing skills. Family and friends are welcome to watch and cheer on their racers in this friendly competition! Light refreshments provided. For ages 10 – 18.  Registration begins June 13.

Monday, July 15

• 2:00 Monday Movie: Sing.  Join us for a musical movie adventure, complete with popcorn!  For ages 5 and up.  Registration begins June 15.

Tuesday, July 16

• 3:30 Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics.  This week, we will investigate plant cells, learning what the different parts of the cells do.  For ages 6 – 11.  Registration begins June 16.

Wednesday, July 17

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

Settle in for a slow-moving story time, featuring our friends, the turtles!  We’ll have fun with our songs and craft, too!  Siblings welcome.

Thursday, July 18

• 11:00 Take a Giant Leap.  “Take a Giant Leap” as Rainbow Puppets presents its most active musical production ever.  We start out looking at the stars and end up trying to leap into history, while recalling the contributions of the Wright Brothers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and NASA.   The whole family will enjoy this musical puppet show!

Saturday, July 20

• 11:00 Ole! Mexican Fiesta: A Children’s Garden Program.  Join us as we plant tomatoes around the garden. Afterwards come inside and make homemade guacamole and salsa served with chips. Celebrate with Mexican music and a piñata!  For ages 6 and up.  Registration begins June 20.
• 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group A.)  Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is taking place for teens 13+.  Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game?  No problem.  Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all.  Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list!

Tuesday, July 23

• 3:30 Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics.  Our solar system is so big, it is hard to imagine!  This week, come in and experience our Solar System Scale, which will demonstrate the scale of planets in relation to others, along with the distance between them.  For ages 6 – 11.  Registration begins June 23.

Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25

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

What’s special about summertime?  Find out during our stories, songs, and craft this week!  Siblings welcome.

Thursday, July 25

• 2:00 You’re a Star!  Come get the star treatment at this fun program full of crafts, snacks, music, and movies!  For ages 7 and up.  Registration begins June 25.

Friday, July 26

• 2:00 Escape Room.  Escape the library! Can you solve intricate puzzles, decode riddles, and unlock secrets, to escape the library within an hour?  For ages 12-18.  Registration begins June 26.

Saturday, July 27

• 11:00 A.M. Kooky Chefs Cook It Up:  Summer Picnic. Join us as we prepare classic picnic fare and enjoy our refreshments in the garden.  For ages 9 and up.  Registration begins June 27.
• 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group B.)  Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is taking place for teens 13+.  Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game?  No problem.  Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all.  Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list!

Tuesday, July 30

• 3:30 Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics.  Summer is a great time to go boating!  This week, we’ll learn how boats stay afloat and the history of watercraft during our Float Your Boat club.  For ages 6 – 11.  Registration begins June 30.

Wednesday, July 31

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

There’s fun in store at the County Fair!  Come in for exciting stories, songs, and a craft!  Siblings welcome.