Youth Programming
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. The theme is heat transfer, and the experiment will be crushing a bottle! You won’t want to miss this club! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesJoin Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesLet’s think about all the fun things we can do with our favorite people as we listen to stories about Friends! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Minecraft Mashup
Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up REGISTRATION REQUIREDCalling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels Public Library at 540.635.3153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. Register for this event online.
- Tales from the Far North
Monday, January 25th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 4 & UpJoin us for folklore and mysteries from the snowy north! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. What are ice lanterns? Watch this program to find out! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesIt's time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, January 28th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesWe love them and take care of them, and they love us! Pets! Miss Pattie will read some fun stories to us this week. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Aspiring Artists
Saturday, January 30th, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 7 & UpDo you enjoy art? If so, please join us for our children's art class. Calling all Aspiring Artists to explore Sensational Sculptures and three famous sculptors - Michelangelo, Frederick Hart, and Jaume Plensa – to inspire us to make our own original piece. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. We will use coins to help us investigate surface tension. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesJoin Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, February 4th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesDuring this story time, Miss Pattie will read books that are new at the library! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Minecraft Mashup
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCalling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels Public Library at 540.635.3153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. Register for this event online.
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. How does your heart actually work? Find out during today’s club. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesJoin Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesBe My Valentine will be the theme of this week’s stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Discuss This
Saturday, February 13th, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin Ms. Michal for a virtual teen discussion group. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations. This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of topics. Sign up in advance to participate on a platform to be determined. Register for this event online.
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. Using a cipher, we’ll do some decoding during today’s club, to find the answer to a riddle. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesIt's time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesLions, Tigers, and Bears! Oh, my! What an exciting story time we will have this week! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Aurora Borealis
Friday, February 19th, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? Learn how this amazing phenomenon occurs in the night sky. Learn how to make your own aurora borealis during this fascinating program. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Minecraft Mashup
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 18 REGISTRATION REQUIREDCalling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels Public Library at 540.635.3153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. Register for this event online.
- The Science of Snowflakes
Monday, February 22nd, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Snowflakes are beautiful and intricate. How are they formed? Discover the answer to that question, and explore the photography of Snowflake Bentley during this fascinating program. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Science Scouts
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. We’ll learn more about potential and kinetic energy as we make a balloon car. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All AgesIt's time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Story Time
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All AgesHappy Birthday, Mr. President will be the theme of our stories as we celebrate great men in our country’s history. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
- Virtual Books & Barks
Saturday, February 27th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
All AgesJoin Finn and his owner Susan for a reverse Books and Barks session. Enjoy a good book with a very friendly dog! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.
