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

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of October. 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, November 2

• 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 October 2.
• 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 October 2.

Tuesday, November 5

• 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.  Thankful 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!  Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we will do some taffy pulling and have a chocolate taste test!  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins October 5.

Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7

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

It’s playtime!  Come in for stories, songs, and a craft about our favorite toys, games, and imaginings!  Siblings welcome.

Tuesday, November 12

• 4:30 Science Scouts and More.  Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more!  Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we will investigate probability and chance, and find out how likely it is for someone to find a golden ticket.  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins October 12.

Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14

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

Our stories, songs, and craft will be about Music Art, featuring Karen Erickson of the Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet.  Siblings welcome.

Friday, November 15

• 5:00 Entries for the 41^st annual Holiday Writing Contest are due at the library.

Saturday, November 16

• 11:00 Kooky Chefs Cook It Up:  Thanksgiving Feast.  Kids will get to feast on several classic Thanksgiving Day foods to get them ready for the holidays! They will also get to make a dish themselves.  For ages 8 and up.  Registration begins October 16.

Tuesday, November 19

• 4:30 Science Scouts and More.  Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more!  Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we will build a candyscape, like the factory with the chocolate river.  For ages 6-11.  Registration begins October 19.

Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21

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

Thankful will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft this week.  Come join us!  Siblings welcome.

Saturday, November 23

• 2:30 The Princess & the “P___.”  Lyla sees no purpose to princes.  They’re ugly, stupid—and obnoxious! Why can’t Hagabah see that, and why must the master insist that she keep the prince around three more days?  The world would be a much better place without that prince.  He doesn’t even know that it takes a pea to know a princess.  And she’s a true princess, whether he’s a true prince—or not.  Or is she?  The whole family is invited to join us for this hilarious episode of fantastical suspense and find out!

Saturday, November 30

• 2:00 Chess and More.  Meet other kids and teens who enjoy the challenge of a good chess or other board game. For ages 6 and up.  Registration begins October 30.