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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Science and Color

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Live Performances, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Adults

Dr. Diane presents high-energy, enriching, and engaging STEAM experiences, believing "All children are natural scientists and explorers".  Come listen to multicultural picture books as you learn about science.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Adults
Program Type: Literacy, Live Performances, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Dr. Diane presents high-energy, enriching, and engaging STEAM experiences, believing "All children are natural scientists and explorers".  Come listen to multicultural picture books as you learn about science.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Billions to Burn

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Filled with interactive clues and puzzles, young readers will love solving this mile-a-minute mystery right alongside Zeus!

Come hear Taylor Banks read a chapter of her book and then try decoding some secret messages!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Filled with interactive clues and puzzles, young readers will love solving this mile-a-minute mystery right alongside Zeus!

Come hear Taylor Banks read a chapter of her book and then try decoding some secret messages!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Walking 2 Paths: an Indigenous Experience

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Join Patrick Little Wolf Brooks and his family as they present an indigenous experience of walking in the modern world and the traditional world.  There will be flute music, a story, and all will be dancing!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Education, Live Performances
Description:

Join Patrick Little Wolf Brooks and his family as they present an indigenous experience of walking in the modern world and the traditional world.  There will be flute music, a story, and all will be dancing!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Tampa Taiko and the Colorful Dragon

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Hear and learn the Japanese drums, taiko, and see the Parade Lion performance.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Hear and learn the Japanese drums, taiko, and see the Parade Lion performance.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

String Art Design: Mix it Up

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Join us for stories on strings, art, and sewing, then create your own string art design.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for stories on strings, art, and sewing, then create your own string art design.  

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Walk at Eastham

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Read the new story along the river with the Warren County/Front Royal Anti-Litter Council and do a craft!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Read the new story along the river with the Warren County/Front Royal Anti-Litter Council and do a craft!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Color Walk: Mix it Up

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Join us for color stories, learn how to mix colors in a drawing, and make them move from one place to another.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for color stories, learn how to mix colors in a drawing, and make them move from one place to another.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Bluey Party

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children

Join Ms. Pat, Bluey, and Bingo as they play games, create things, and sing songs!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Join Ms. Pat, Bluey, and Bingo as they play games, create things, and sing songs!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Ancient Egyptian Party: Mix it Up

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Make some papyrus, write in hieroglyphics, have a mummy race, hear some stories.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Make some papyrus, write in hieroglyphics, have a mummy race, hear some stories.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Painting with Petals - Green Thumbs

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

What flowers have the best colors to paint with?  Come find out with the Master Gardeners!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

What flowers have the best colors to paint with?  Come find out with the Master Gardeners!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Advocacy Through Artwork

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Listen to a story and then use flowers and leaves to paint and create artwork, which will be put on display 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Listen to a story and then use flowers and leaves to paint and create artwork, which will be put on display 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Rhythmaya

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Bring the family for music and dance with a touch of culture. Are you ready to get up and move?

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Live Performances
Description:

Bring the family for music and dance with a touch of culture. Are you ready to get up and move?

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Throw a Fit: Mix it Up

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Do you get angry or frustrated? What do you do? Hear some stories and then make a “fit”.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Do you get angry or frustrated? What do you do? Hear some stories and then make a “fit”.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Rockstar Magic

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Explosive magic with high energy and fun!

100% Audience engagement

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Explosive magic with high energy and fun!

100% Audience engagement

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Clay Venture: Elementary

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come learn about clay, painting, and glaize.  Paint your own embossed tile.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Come learn about clay, painting, and glaize.  Paint your own embossed tile.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Ancient Rome: Mix it Up

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Hear stories about Ancient Rome, make mosaic art, learn games.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Hear stories about Ancient Rome, make mosaic art, learn games.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Going Crazy for Gundalows

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Join us at Shenandoah River State Park to learn about Gundalows, create your own, and float it down the river.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join us at Shenandoah River State Park to learn about Gundalows, create your own, and float it down the river.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Wildlife Ambassadors

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Meet some wild animals, brought in by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and hear their stories (no petting allowed).  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Description:

Meet some wild animals, brought in by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and hear their stories (no petting allowed).  

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Mr. Mike's Great Big Balloon

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Come see Mike Klee twisting awesome balloons and performing table side magic!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Come see Mike Klee twisting awesome balloons and performing table side magic!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Science Scouts

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Science Scouts

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Science Scouts

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Come join us as we explore different science themes each week with hands on activities!