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

These are the virtual events that are being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library for the month of May. 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.

Celebrate Star Wars all month long at Samuels Library! Featuring activities the whole family can enjoy, including a community-wide scavenger hunt, special programs, grand prize drawings and more!

Saturday, May 1

• Origami Yoda Scavenger Hunt.  This month, search the Children’s Garden to help Dwight and Tommy find Origami Yoda and his friends!  Pick up the clues at the Children’s reference desk, and get your prize when you are finished.
• 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, May 4

• 4:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In celebration of Star Wars Day on May the 4th we will be highlighting space science all month long.  May the force be with you!  This week we’ll be doing some Stormtrooper fractions! Request a S.T.E.M. kit from the Children’s desk after watching this program. This program is intended for ages 6-11.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
• 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, May 5

• 1:00 Virtual Storytime.  It’s Picnic Time!  Our stories this week will remind us of the fun and adventures we can have when we are on a picnic.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, May 6

• 11:00 Garden Storytime.  Bring in your child for an enjoyable time filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, and finger plays in our Children’s Garden!  It’s Picnic Time!  Our stories this week will remind us of the fun and adventures we can have when we are on a picnic.  Seating is limited, so every child who attends must be registered in advance.  For everyone’s health and safety, please plan on social distancing and wearing masks.

Saturday, May 8

• 11:00 and 3:00 Younglings Mask Blast.  Younglings!  Express your love of the Star Wars universe by joining us in the Children’s Garden to make a Star Wars-themed mask and lightsaber!  Contest winners will receive prizes.  For everyone’s health and safety, please plan on social distancing and wearing masks.  For ages 6-11.  Sponsored by FOSL (Friends of Samuels Library.)

Tuesday, May 11

• 4:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In celebration of Star Wars Day on May the 4th we will be highlighting space science all month long.  After learning about the planets, you can make a model of the earth!  Request a S.T.E.M. kit from the Children’s desk after watching this program. This program is intended for ages 6-11.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
• 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, May 12

• 1:00 Virtual Storytime.  Miss Pattie will read beautiful stories this week, for our In the Garden theme.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, May 13

• 11:00 Garden Storytime.   Bring in your child for an enjoyable time filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, and finger plays in our Children’s Garden!  Miss Pattie will read beautiful stories this week, for our In the Garden theme. Seating is limited, so every child who attends must be registered in advance.  For everyone’s health and safety, please plan on social distancing and wearing masks.

Tuesday, May 18

• 4:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In celebration of Star Wars Day on May the 4th we will be highlighting space science all month long.  You can make a model of an eclipse after learning about the two different kinds that you can see. Request a S.T.E.M. kit from the Children’s desk after watching this program. This program is intended for ages 6-11.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
• 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, May 19

• 1:00 Virtual Storytime.  Let’s Go Fishing! Will be the theme of our stories this week.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, May 20

• 11:00 Garden Storytime.  Bring in your child for an enjoyable time filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, and finger plays in our Children’s Garden!  Let’s Go Fishing! Will be the theme of our stories this week.  Attendance is limited, so registration is required for every child.  Social distancing will be observed.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Saturday, May 22

• 11:00 and 3:00 Younglings Mask Blast.  Younglings!  Express your love of the Star Wars universe by joining us in the Children’s Garden to make a Star Wars-themed mask and lightsaber!  Contest winners will receive prizes.  Attendance is limited, so registration is required for every child.  Social distancing will be observed.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.  For ages 6-11.  Sponsored by FOSL (Friends of Samuels Library.)

Tuesday, May 25

• 4:30 Virtual Science Scouts.  Explore the mysteries of the world through science!  In celebration of Star Wars Day on May the 4th we will be highlighting space science all month long.  Learn about the pictures in the night sky, made by stars!  You can make your own constellation after that!  Request a S.T.E.M. kit from the Children’s desk after watching this program. This program is intended for ages 6-11.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
• 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, May 26

• 1:00 Virtual Storytime.  Bugs are all around us!  Enjoy some great stories about these fascinating creatures.  Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, May 27

• 11:00 Garden Storytime.  Bring in your child for an enjoyable time filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, and finger plays in our Children’s Garden!  Bugs are all around us!  Enjoy some stories about these fascinating creatures!  Attendance is limited, so registration is required for every child.  Social distancing will be observed.  In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.