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

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

Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2

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

Look up! Can you find them? Our stories, songs, and craft will be about animals in trees. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 4

• 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 April 4.

Tuesday, May 7

• 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 our theme will be “Spring Flowers.” Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.
• 4:30 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. We will explore cardboard machines in this week’s club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins April 7.

Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9

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

Our stories, songs, and crafts this week will fill you with a sense of wonder. Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, May 8

• 4:00 Future Einsteins: Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, May 8 at 4:00 P.M. for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! This month, join us for a science celebration! During our final Future Einsteins meeting, we’ll get to do some of our favorite activities again, thank the STEM GEMS for the awesome science programs, and wish them well as they graduate from high school and prepare for college. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins April 8.

Saturday, May 11

• 11:00 Three Sisters Planting: A Children’s Garden Program. Come learn about the Three Sisters Native American genius companion planting! We will plant, have take-home plants and make homemade corn bread and popcorn. For ages 6 and up. Registration begins April 11.
• 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, May 14

• 4:30 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. The layers of the earth will be the topic of our discoveries this week. For ages 6-11. Registration begins April 14.

Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16

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

There are so many things to enjoy, but what is best of all? Find out in this week’s stories. We’ll also have fun songs, poems, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 18

• 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Homeschool Fair: Are you interested in homeschooling and want more information? Are you already homeschooling but would like to find out about different curriculum options? Do you know about the local homeschool groups? This free event will help you connect with vendors, support groups, and other homeschoolers.
• 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, May 21

• 4:30 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. Who knew science could be so much fun? This week, it’s bubble science! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins April 21.

Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23

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

All aboard! Trains will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts this week. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 25

• 11:00 Studio 330: Join Front Royal artist Michael Whited in a class for budding young artists ages 9 to 18. Young artists will complete one work of art in each 1 1/2-hour session. The class emphasizes using basic shapes in drawings and painting, shading and shadowing techniques, and combining elements into a cohesive composition. Techniques may include using colored pencils, water colors, or acrylics. Registration begins April 25.
• 2:00 Game On!: Sample games from our new video game collection and give us your recommendations for more titles at our Game On! program for teens! For ages 12-18. Registration begins April 25.