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

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.

Tuesday, October 1

• 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. Once Upon a Time 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 Goosebumps series of books, this week we will get into slime and chemical reactions. For ages 6-11. Registration begins September 1.

Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3

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

They are tall, and their leaves are changing colors… Trees! Come in for some wonderful stories, songs, and a craft! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, October 5

• 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 September 5.
• 2:00 Discuss This Book. 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. This month, we will be discussing our favorite dystopian books. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Registration begins September 5.

Tuesday, October 8

• 4:30. Science Scouts and More. Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! Based on the Goosebumps series of books, this week we will learn about insects. Hungry? We’ll have some edible insects for you to try! For ages 6-11. Registration begins September 8.

Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10

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

Our stories this week will be about our pink farm friends, pigs! Come in for fun stories, songs, and a craft! During Thursday’s Preschool Story Time, author Mary Ann Olsen will highlight her picture book Little Cousins Birthdays. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, October 12

• 11:00 Saturday Morning Movie: Aladdin. It’s a whole new world! Enjoy the new, live-action version of Aladdin at the library, complete with popcorn! For ages 5 and up. Registration begins September 19.
• 2:00 World of Lego. Children and teens, ages 5 and up, are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos. Registration begins September 12.

Tuesday, October 15

• 4:30 Science Scouts and More. Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! As we consider the Goosebumps series of books, children will have the opportunity to make their own creatures, just like Frankenstein! ! For ages 6-11. Registration begins September 15.

Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17

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

Meet Mr. Policeman will be the theme of our stories and special visitors this week! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, October 26

• 11:00 Aspiring Artists. Are you aged 7 and up? Do you enjoy art? If so, please join us for our children’s art class. Let’s paint together! We’ll make an autumn scene using acrylic paints. Registration begins September 26.

Tuesday, October 29

4:30 Science Scouts and More. Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! As we consider the Goosebumps series of books, children will have the opportunity to learn about how pumpkins grow, and do some pumpkin carving and decorating! For ages 6-11. Registration begins September 29.

Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31

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

It’s Pumpkin time! Come in for stories, songs, and a craft about those big, orange pumpkins that we love.