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Bright Minds Reading Hour

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Toadally Jumping

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Hop into adventure with us at Shenandoah River State Park! 🐸✨ Join our “Meet the Toads” event for a fun jumping game on giant lily pads, plus enjoy a delightful short story in the great outdoors.

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

Hop into adventure with us at Shenandoah River State Park! 🐸✨ Join our “Meet the Toads” event for a fun jumping game on giant lily pads, plus enjoy a delightful short story in the great outdoors.

This event is in the "Babies" group
giraffe dancing

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
frog and monkey dancing

Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as toddlers and preschoolers learn to follow directions.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as toddlers and preschoolers learn to follow directions.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
baby reading upside down book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

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

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
boy and girl reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
grandmother and grandfather with a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

HJB visit

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Students and teachers from HJB Elementary will tour the library, learn how to use the computers, and how to get a library card.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy
Description:

Students and teachers from HJB Elementary will tour the library, learn how to use the computers, and how to get a library card.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Bright Minds Reading Hour

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Aspiring Artist - Design a Puzzle

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Are you a puzzle lover looking for a new challenge?  Join us to create your own masterpiece on a blank puzzle—then see if you can put it together!

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

Are you a puzzle lover looking for a new challenge?  Join us to create your own masterpiece on a blank puzzle—then see if you can put it together!

This event is in the "Babies" group

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for babies!  Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. Perfect for early development and bonding time!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Description:

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for babies!  Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. Perfect for early development and bonding time!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
frog and monkey dancing on yoga mat

Music & Movement: Preschool

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Live Performances
Description:

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Colonial Games

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Gaming, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Step back in time and discover the fun of colonial-era games!  Kids  are invited to join us for hands-on play as we celebrate our 250th anniversary, sponsored by FRUMC.  Secure your spot today and experience history in action!

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

Step back in time and discover the fun of colonial-era games!  Kids  are invited to join us for hands-on play as we celebrate our 250th anniversary, sponsored by FRUMC.  Secure your spot today and experience history in action!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
baby reading upside down book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

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

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
boy and girl reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
grandmother and grandfather with a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Toddler Trails

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ready for an adventure in nature and creativity? Join us for a special Storytelling & Biomes event in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Ready for an adventure in nature and creativity? Join us for a special Storytelling & Biomes event in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec!

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 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Come enjoy a new story, There are No Dinosaurs Inside of this Book! by Jimmy Vee.  Color and put together your own dinosaur, while supplies last!

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

Come enjoy a new story, There are No Dinosaurs Inside of this Book! by Jimmy Vee.  Color and put together your own dinosaur, while supplies last!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
giraffe dancing on yoga  mat

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Live Performances
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for babies!  Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. Perfect for early development and bonding time!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Live Performances
Description:

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for babies!  Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. Perfect for early development and bonding time!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Music & Movement Toddlers & Preschools

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Description:

Join us for a joyful music and movement session designed just for toddlers and preschoolers! Watch your little one giggle, groove, and learn to follow directions through fun songs and simple dance moves. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
boy and girl reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
grandmother and grandfather with a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

What's in My Lunchbox?

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Get ready for a wild lunchtime adventure!  We’re exploring the food web with “mystery lunchboxes” filled with critters and curious edibles for students to discover and taste. Can you guess what’s inside each box?

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

Get ready for a wild lunchtime adventure!  We’re exploring the food web with “mystery lunchboxes” filled with critters and curious edibles for students to discover and taste. Can you guess what’s inside each box?