Samuels Public Library has a full slate of youth programs lined up for April. More information is available at samuelslibrary.net or by calling 540-635-3153.

Thursday, April 9 10:30 a.m. — Grand Story Time (ages 0-6). A special grandparent guest shares favorite tales and classic nursery rhymes, followed by a craft activity.

Saturday, April 11 10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. — Paws for Reading (ages 6-18). Children read aloud to trained therapy dogs in a relaxed, non-judgmental setting. Bring your own book or use one of theirs. Registration required.

Monday, April 13 10:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months). 11:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-5). Music, movement and multisensory activities for little ones.

Tuesday, April 14 4 p.m. — 2.50 Million Acts of Science! (ages 6-11). Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by contributing to a goal of 2.5 million Acts of Science, including projects like White Squirrel Mapping and Nitrate Watch. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 15 10:15 a.m. — Toddler Story Time. 11 a.m. — Preschool Story Time. Planet Earth stories, sing-alongs, finger games and a craft.

Thursday, April 16 10:30 a.m. — Grand Story Time (ages 0-6). Grandparent guest reader, nursery rhymes and a craft.

Saturday, April 18 11 a.m. — Tales & Trails: Batty Bunch (ages 5-11). Explore the world of bats at Shenandoah River State Park with park rangers and librarians. Includes a bat-themed craft. Registration required.

Monday, April 20 10:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months). 11:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Toddlers & Preschoolers (ages 2-5).

Tuesday, April 21 10:30 a.m. — Seeding Machine: Homeschool Hub (ages 6-11). Design and build a “seeding machine” in this hands-on workshop about technology in farming. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 22 10:15 a.m. — Toddler Story Time. 11 a.m. — Read with the Sheriff: Preschool Story Time. Plant Life stories, sing-alongs, finger games and a craft.

Thursday, April 23 10:30 a.m. — Grand Story Time (ages 0-6). Grandparent guest reader, nursery rhymes and a craft.

Saturday, April 25 The library will be closed for its annual Taste for Books fundraiser.

Monday, April 27 10:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Babies (ages 0-23 months). 11:15 a.m. — Music & Movement for Toddlers (ages 2-5).

Tuesday, April 28 4 p.m. — Growing Worms (ages 6-11). Grow colorful paper worms using capillary action, plus worm-themed stories. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 29 10:15 a.m. — Toddler Story Time. 11 a.m. — Preschool Story Time. Vegetable stories, sing-alongs, finger games and a craft.

Thursday, April 30 10:30 a.m. — Grand Story Time (ages 0-6). Grandparent guest reader, nursery rhymes and a craft.

Information from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.