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Toddler Tantrums - Healthy Families NSV

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Family
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We are going to talk about how to help our children work through different emotions and how to support each other as parents. Come get a book on emotions, calming mat, and pizza!

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Education, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Description:

We are going to talk about how to help our children work through different emotions and how to support each other as parents. Come get a book on emotions, calming mat, and pizza!

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

ESL Intro to Library for Elementary Families

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Adults, Family
:

Elementary ESL children and families are invited to attend and learn about library programs and services.  An interpreter will be provided by the school board office.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education, Literacy
Description:

Elementary ESL children and families are invited to attend and learn about library programs and services.  An interpreter will be provided by the school board office.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Books & Beyond/Genealogy Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
:

In-Person - Do you love books and sharing them as much as we do? How about genealogy? Well join us for a joint session & let's dive into new worlds of conversation about genealogy-themed books!

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

In-Person - Do you love books and sharing them as much as we do? How about genealogy? Well join us for a joint session & let's dive into new worlds of conversation about genealogy-themed books!

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.

Alice in Wonderland Carnival

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Children’s Garden at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Celebrations
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
:

It's time! Don't be late!  Summer Reading begins today with a carnival!  Join us for games, treats and a little magic in the garden.  Then go inside and sign up for summer reading to win prizes!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Children’s Garden
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Library Celebrations
Description:

It's time! Don't be late!  Summer Reading begins today with a carnival!  Join us for games, treats and a little magic in the garden.  Then go inside and sign up for summer reading to win prizes!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Family
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Bright Star Theater will be presenting Alice in Wonderland!  Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who will take the audience on an imaginative ride!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Bright Star Theater will be presenting Alice in Wonderland!  Join Alice on her journey into the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who will take the audience on an imaginative ride!

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.

Toads, Turtles, & Snakes

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
:

Join rangers from the Shenandoah River “Andy Guest” State Park when they bring reptiles and amphibians to get up close and personal with.

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

Join rangers from the Shenandoah River “Andy Guest” State Park when they bring reptiles and amphibians to get up close and personal with.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Gnomes of Fibberton

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Adults, Family
:

Come hear a local author, Becky Bell, read her book, The Gnomes of Fibberton.  She will have some illustrations for you to color, a photo booth where you can dress up like a gnome, and a chance to go on a scavenger hunt!

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Description:

Come hear a local author, Becky Bell, read her book, The Gnomes of Fibberton.  She will have some illustrations for you to color, a photo booth where you can dress up like a gnome, and a chance to go on a scavenger hunt!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Studio 330: Genealogy Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family
:

In Person. Interested in your family's history? Already done extensive research and want to be able to share your finds?

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

In Person. Interested in your family's history? Already done extensive research and want to be able to share your finds?

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

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:
Live Performances, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Adults, Family
:

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.

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

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
This event is in the "Family" group.

For the love of wolves

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Family
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For the love of wolves, join local author June Smalls in a reading of her book, They Lead, and then do a craft.

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

For the love of wolves, join local author June Smalls in a reading of her book, They Lead, and then do a craft.

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 

Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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.

Rythmaya

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
:

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
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 "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!