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

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of April. 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, April 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 our theme will be “Goodnight, Moon.” 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. This week we will explore mixtures and solutions. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 2.

Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4

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

Look up! Our stories, songs, and craft will be about the sun and moon. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, April 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 March 6.

Tuesday, April 9

• 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. Pollination will be the theme of our discoveries this week! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 9.

Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11

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

Tweet, tweet! Our stories, songs, and craft will be “For the Birds.” Siblings welcome.

Saturday, April 13

• 11:00 Kooky Chefs Cook It Up: Flower Power. We all know that flowers are pretty, but did you know that they can be yummy, too?! Let’s do some baking and sample some treats that feature flowers! For ages 9 and up. Registration begins March 13.
• 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 March 13.

Tuesday, April 16

• 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. This week, we will be using recycled materials to make bird-feeders. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 16.

Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18

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

What wonderful things grow from the seeds we plant! Join us for stories, songs, and a craft about seeds! Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, April 17

• 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, April 17 at 4:00 P.M. for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 17.

Thursday, April 18

• 2:00 Family Workshop for Budding Photographers. This workshop is designed for parents and their children to learn together. Any type of camera, including a cell phone camera, can be used during the workshop. The session includes simple steps for capturing great photographs along with hands-on activities in the library garden. Parents and children should all register, as space is limited. Registration begins March 18.

Saturday, April 20

• 11:00 Aspiring Artists. Are you aged 7 – 11? Do you enjoy art? If so, please join us for our children’s art class. Using stamps from nature designs, we will handprint DIY tote bags to create your own signature bag! Registration begins March 20.
• 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 March 20.

Monday, April 22

• 2:00 Monday Movie: Hop. Join us for a special Easter movie and treats! For ages five and up. Registration begins March 22.

Tuesday, April 30

• 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 continuous, fabulous water cycle will be the theme of our investigations and activities this week! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 30.