Reading Programs

Note: If you have participated in one of our reading programs in the past using Beanstack, you don't need to create a new user to sign up - simply login to your original account and check the box to register for the current program.

Pre-readers will listen to 5 books each week to earn their prize.

Use Beanstack to log your books online, earn badges for books read and activities completed. You can write reviews to share with others, and see what other kids are reading this summer. Follow this link for more information on using Beanstack.

Summer Reading is sponsored by Elks Lodge #2382.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten logo

Join our reading readiness program designed to expose children to an assortment of classic stories that will help them on their journey to become independent readers! Sign up online or in person at the Youth Reference desk.

The program is ongoing throughout the year, so you may start any time. Periodically, as children accomplish listening milestones they will be invited to special parties at the library to celebrate their achievement!

This program is designed to encourage parents and caregivers to read at least 1000 books to children from birth to kindergarten.

If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Reference department at children@samuelslibrary.net or 540.635.3153 ext. 106. Follow this link for more information on using Beanstack.

Events for Ages 5 & Under

  • Toddler Story Time

    Thursday, July 10th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Shark stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Thursday, July 10th, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Shark stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Trails

    Friday, July 11th, 2025 
    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    Off-Site Event | Eastham Park, 860 Luray Avenue, Front Royal
    Ages 2 - 5 (With Guardian)  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join us and Warren County Parks & Rec at Eastham Park for stories about ladybugs, trail walking, and a craft. Register for this event online.

  • Wee Ones in the Garden

    Friday, July 11th, 2025 
    3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3 - 5 (With Guardian)  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join the Master Gardeners as they teach about painting with petals. Which flowers make the best color? Come find out. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, July 14th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, July 14th, 2025 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come hear a local author, Arlie Jerome, read his book Max the Husky. Learn about sled dogs and working as a team, do some finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come hear a local author, Arlie Jerome, read his book Max the Husky. Learn about sled dogs and working as a team, do some finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Thursday, July 17th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come hear a local author, Arlie Jerome, read his book Max the Husky. Learn about sled dogs and working as a team, do some finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Thursday, July 17th, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come hear a local author, Arlie Jerome, read his book Max the Husky. Learn about sled dogs and working as a team, do some finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, July 21st, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, July 21st, 2025 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Underwater stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time

    Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Underwater stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Thursday, July 24th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Underwater stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Thursday, July 24th, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Underwater stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Babies

    Monday, July 28th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 23 Months & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool

    Monday, July 28th, 2025 
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 2 - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Cow stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Cow stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.

  • Toddler Story Time

    Thursday, July 31st, 2025 
    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Cow stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

  • Preschool Story Time

    Thursday, July 31st, 2025 
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    In-Person Event
    Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 


    Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Cow stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft. Register for this event online.