Virtual children activities by Samuels Public Library for the month of April

These are the virtual events that are being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library for the month of April. Most events can be viewed from the Samuels Library Facebook page or YouTube channel. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Thursday, April 1

• 10:00 Virtual Story Time. April showers bring May flowers! This week, we will hear some rainy day stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, April 3

• 10:00 Virtual Easter Parade. Celebrate your pet! Dress up your animal friend and send a picture or short video to children@samuelslibrary.net by Wednesday, March 24. We will create a movie for all the world to see!
• 2:00 Minecraft Mashup. Calling all Minecrafters! Come play Minecraft on our own Discord server. You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account in order to join. Please contact Miss Sarah at (540) 635-3153 or smay@samuelslibrary.net if you need help creating a free Discord account. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. For ages 9 – 18.

Tuesday, April 6

• 4:30 Virtual 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 learning about the amazing water cycle. Make your own water cycle in a bottle! This program is intended for ages 6-11. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, April 7

• 7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time. It’s time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, April 8

• 10:00 Virtual Story Time. It’s a pancake party! Listen to some fun books about a favorite food! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, April 10

• 2:00 Virtual 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. Sign up in advance to participate on a platform to be determined. For ages 12-18.

Tuesday, April 13

• 4:30 Virtual 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’ll learn about rain, using a sponge as a cloud! This program is intended for ages 6-11. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, April 14

• 7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time. It’s time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, April 15

• 10:00 Virtual Story Time. They come out while you are sleeping… Nocturnal Animals. Listen to their stories this week. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, April 17

• 2:00 Minecraft Mashup.  Calling all Minecrafters!  Come play Minecraft on our own Discord server.  You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account in order to join. Please contact Miss Sarah at (540) 635-3153 or smay@samuelslibrary.net if you need help creating a free Discord account.  Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up.  For ages 9 – 18.

Tuesday, April 20

• 4:30 Virtual 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.  Watch how one “act of pollution” can spread across the world, using milk, dish soap, and food coloring. This program is intended for ages 6-11.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, April 24

• Virtual Aspiring Artists: Awesome Abstract Art! Create your own art using the unique acrylic pour method. Learn about famous artists who have created abstract art. This program may be viewed on the Samuels Library Facebook page or YouTube channel.

Wednesday, April 28

• 7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart!  Virtual Pajama Story Time.  It’s time for bed!  Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, April 29

• 10:00 Virtual Story Time.  We all live on Planet Earth!  Listen to some wonderful books about our home during this week’s story time.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.