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

These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library from July 1-15.  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.

Summer Reading Club continues.  Favorite animals and amazing stories give you Tails and Tales, a fun-filled summer reading club for all ages!  Come explore the exciting world of wild animals and their habitats through books, programs, games, and more! Register online or in person. Read some great tales, log your books, and pick up your prize when you visit Samuels Library.  Summer Reading Club is sponsored by Friends of Samuels Library (FOSL), Rotary Club of Warren County, and Elks Lodge #2382.

Thursday, July 1

• 11:00 Garden Story Time.  Join us in our beautiful Children’s Garden for story time!  Let’s Go Fishing!  Our stories this week will remind us of the fun and adventures we can have when we go fishing.  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

Tuesday, July 6

• 3:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In a discussion of animal adaptations, we’ll explore why birds have differently shaped beaks.  Watch on Facebook or YouTube.
• 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.

Wednesday, July 7

• 1:00 Virtual Story Time.  Awww… Join us for stories about furry, purr-y, cute cats!  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, July 8

• 11:00 Garden Story Time.  Join us in our beautiful Children’s Garden for story time!  Awww… Join us for stories about furry, purr-y, cute cats!  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

Saturday, July 10

• 11:00 Food Webs & Biomes.  Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us in the Children’s Garden to learn about food webs and biomes through fun discovery activities!  Registration is required.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

Tuesday, July 13

• 3:30 Science Scouts Outdoors.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  This week we will experiment with a leak-proof bag!  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside, or may be viewed on the library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.  This program is intended for ages 6-11.
• 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.

Wednesday, July 14

• 1:00 Virtual Story Time.  Join us for stories that celebrate all we can do in the summertime!  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, July 15

• 11:00 Garden Story Time.  Join us in our beautiful Children’s Garden for story time!  Join us for stories that celebrate all we can do in the summertime!  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be be moved inside.

Friday, July 16

• 11:00 and 1:00 Story Ballet:  The Three Billy Goats Gruff.  Come join the dancers of Living By His Grace in our Children’s Garden as they perform the delightful Norwegian Folk Tale “Three Billy Goats Gruff.”  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside.

Saturday, July 17

• 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.  We will be meeting in the Children’s Garden.  For ages 12-18.  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be be moved inside.

Tuesday, July 20

• 3:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this week’s club, we’ll learn what pH is, how to measure it in water and in drinks, and what it means.  Watch on Facebook or YouTube, then come to the library to pick up your S.T.E.M. kit.
• 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.

Wednesday, July 21

• 1:00 Virtual Story Time.  Let’s discover all the creatures of the vast ocean in our stories this week!  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, July 22

• 11:00 Garden Story Time.  Join us in our beautiful Children’s Garden for story time!  Let’s discover all the creatures of the vast ocean in our stories this week!  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be be moved inside.

Saturday, July 24

• 2:00 Virtual Aspiring Artists.  Are you aged 7 or older?  Do you enjoy art?  If so, please join us for our children’s art class.  This month, the class will focus on children.  We will see works of art from famous artists like Mary Cassatt and Akiane, who have painted children.  We will also learn how to draw faces.  You can watch this program on the Samuels Library Facebook page or YouTube channel.

Tuesday, July 27

• 3:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In this week’s club, we’ll explore tree rings-how they are formed, and what we can learn from them.  Watch on Facebook or YouTube, then come to the library to pick up your S.T.E.M. kit.
• 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.

Wednesday, July 28

• 1:00 Virtual Story Time.  Stories about cookies?  Yum!  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
• 4:30 Special Needs Garden Time.  Join Winnie Ehlinger, special needs community advocate and Vice Chairman for SEAC (Special Education Advisory Community,) as she conducts a special needs story time in the Children’s Garden.  She will read Tommy the Tomato, a story she has written.  Afterward, Ms. Michal will lead participants on a garden walk.  Registration is suggested.

Thursday, July 29

• 11:00 Garden Story Time.  Join us in our beautiful Children’s Garden for story time!  Stories about cookies?  Yum!  Registration is encouraged.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be be moved inside.

Saturday, July 31

• 2:00 Aromatherapy for Teens.  Teens, join Ms. Michal in the Children’s Garden to explore the benefits of aromatherapy.  A tour of the garden will highlight plants that are useful for their scent.  Using essential oils and plants found in our garden, everyone will make lotion to take home, in their favorite scent of the day.  Registration is required.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be be moved inside.