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 Campfire Ball: Reverse Storytelling Friday, July 31, 2026 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 Storytelling show where the audience gets to participate. Story changes each time, depending on participation. View Details 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 Jul 31 2026 Fri Campfire Ball: Reverse Storytelling 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Live Performances Description: Storytelling show where the audience gets to participate. Story changes each time, depending on participation.
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 World's Most Unusual Pets Saturday, August 1, 2026 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 Get ready for a wild adventure! 🐊 Meet a 5-foot alligator up close—would you want one as a pet? What would you feed it? View Details 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 Aug 1 2026 Sat World's Most Unusual Pets 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Get ready for a wild adventure! 🐊 Meet a 5-foot alligator up close—would you want one as a pet? What would you feed it?
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, August 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 National Smores Contest Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Workshops Age Group: Elementary Age Children Join the Shenandoah River State Park rangers for a fun-filled s’mores workshop—learn the secrets to the perfect s’more, then craft your own unique creation to be judged by both librarians and rangers. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 8 2026 Sat National Smores Contest 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Workshops Registration Required Description: Join the Shenandoah River State Park rangers for a fun-filled s’mores workshop—learn the secrets to the perfect s’more, then craft your own unique creation to be judged by both librarians and rangers.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Pioneer Pens Workshop Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Age Group: Elementary Age Children Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us! Craft your own feather quill and ink pot, then try your hand at writing just like the pioneers did. Experience history in a hands-on way—fun for all ages! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Pioneer Pens Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Registration Required Description: Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us! Craft your own feather quill and ink pot, then try your hand at writing just like the pioneers did. Experience history in a hands-on way—fun for all ages!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, August 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Master Gardeners: Breadbasket of War Green Thumbs Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Age Group: Elementary Age Children Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators? Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 14 2026 Fri Master Gardeners: Breadbasket of War Green Thumbs 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Registration Required Description: Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators? Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation!
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, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family Read "Señorita Mariposa" by Ben Gundersheimer—a beautiful bilingual tale celebrating butterflies, at the story walk at Eastham Park. View Details Offsite Event 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 Aug 15 2026 Sat Story Walk at Eastham 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Description: Read "Señorita Mariposa" by Ben Gundersheimer—a beautiful bilingual tale celebrating butterflies, at the story walk at Eastham Park.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Homeschool Hub Tuesday, August 18, 2026 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 Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Homeschool Hub 10:30am–11:30am 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: Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, August 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Chess Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Education, Gaming Age Group: Elementary Age Children Discover the fascinating history of chess and sharpen your skills with guidance from a chess master! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Chess 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Education, Gaming Registration Required Description: Discover the fascinating history of chess and sharpen your skills with guidance from a chess master! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Oakton Springs: Pollinators & Natives Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Age Group: Elementary Age Children TBD View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Oakton Springs: Pollinators & Natives 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Registration Required Description: TBD
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, August 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Aug 27 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Homeschool Hub Tuesday, September 1, 2026 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 Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 1 2026 Tue Homeschool Hub 10:30am–11:30am 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: Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, September 3, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 3 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 250th Pomander Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Age Group: Elementary Age Children learn and make a pomander View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 8 2026 Tue 250th Pomander 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Registration Required Description: learn and make a pomander
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, September 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Homeschool Hub Tuesday, September 15, 2026 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 Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 15 2026 Tue Homeschool Hub 10:30am–11:30am 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: Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, September 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 17 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Oakton Springs Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Age Group: Elementary Age Children TBD View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 22 2026 Tue Oakton Springs 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops Registration Required Description: TBD
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, September 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Sep 24 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, October 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Oct 1 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Grand Story Time Thursday, October 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Oct 8 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am 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 Homeschool Hub Tuesday, October 13, 2026 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 Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Homeschool Hub 10:30am–11:30am 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: Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!
