Library Events

For May, our book theme will be "Reader's Choice".  Plan to bring a book of your choosing to share with the group.  Snacks will be provided.  For ages 18 and up.  Registration required.

A STEAM program for children ages 4-5 to explore and learn together. We will encourage creative hands-on play while exploring, investigating, and being curious thinkers. 
Ages 4-5 
For more information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Libriarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org 

Join us at Sealston Park for a day of fun! Animal friends from Leesburg Animal Park, activities, and lunch all courtesy of our Friends of the Library! 

No registration required. 

For additonal information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org 

Storytime is back! We are excited to have storytime for a very small group in the library. 
An interactive lapsit program for children ages 0-3 with a parent or caregiver. Through rhymes, fingerplays, songs and stories, we will sow the seeds of language acquisition with rollicking fun!
Child must be between the ages of 0-3
If the adult or child has had any symptoms of COVID-19, has been in contact with individuals who test positive for COVID-19, or been in contact with individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, they will not be allowed to attend storytime.
If you have any additional questions regarding this program or guidelines, please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org
 

You can add glitter, flowers- lots of things to a mold to create a personalized bookmark. 

Ages 12-18

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings! Register to receive a Zoom link to watch storytime live! At registration, you'll be given a zoom link, which will work every Wednesday. 
Ages 3-5
Only one registration needed per household. 
For additional information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org 

An interactive program for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Through rhymes, fingerplays, songs, stories, crafts and games, we will promote pre-reading and social skills with plenty of silly good times!
If the adult or child has had any symptoms of COVID-19, has been in contact with individuals who test positive for COVID-19, or been in contact with individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, they will not be allowed to attend storytime.
If you have any additional questions regarding this program or guidelines, please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org
 

A summer tradition! Come decorate our plaza! We'll provide the chalk (and popsicles!), you provide the art. 

*a rain date will be announced if necessary. 

Ages 3-12, no registration necessary 

For addtional information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org 

Try your hand at paint pouring and create your own mini masterpieces!  Each participant will have 2 mini canvases to work on.  For ages 18 & up. Registration required.

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities. Faced with this harsh reality, Mirabel struggles to reconcile her place within her family while searching for who she truly is.  Rated PG.  Runtime 99 minutes.

Storytime is back! We are excited to have storytime for a very small group in the library. 
An interactive lapsit program for children ages 0-3 with a parent or caregiver. Through rhymes, fingerplays, songs and stories, we will sow the seeds of language acquisition with rollicking fun!
Child must be between the ages of 0-3
If the adult or child has had any symptoms of COVID-19, has been in contact with individuals who test positive for COVID-19, or been in contact with individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, they will not be allowed to attend storytime.
If you have any additional questions regarding this program or guidelines, please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org
 

Go outside and make art with water balloons filled with paint! See what happens when the colors literally burst on the page. 

Grades K-2

*rain date will be announced if necessary

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

Are you thinking of purchasing or maybe you've already purchased your very own Cricut Maker, but you're not sure where to start? Don't worry, we have you covered!  Join us for an introduction to Cricut Maker and Cricut Design Space.  Ages 14 and up. Registration required.  

Bring something to dye (it doesn't have to be a shirt, but it needs to be white) and we'll tie it up and make it pretty. 

Ages 5-8 

*a rain date will be announced if necessary

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

Bring something to dye (it doesn't have to be a shirt, but it needs to be white) and we'll tie it up and make it pretty. 

Ages 9-12

*a rain date will be announced if necessary

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

Bring something to dye (it doesn't have to be a shirt, but it needs to be white) and we'll tie it up and make it pretty. 

Ages 12-18

*a rain date will be announced if necessary

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings! Register to receive a Zoom link to watch storytime live! At registration, you'll be given a zoom link, which will work every Wednesday. 
Ages 3-5
Only one registration needed per household. 
For additional information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org 

An interactive program for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Through rhymes, fingerplays, songs, stories, crafts and games, we will promote pre-reading and social skills with plenty of silly good times!
If the adult or child has had any symptoms of COVID-19, has been in contact with individuals who test positive for COVID-19, or been in contact with individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, they will not be allowed to attend storytime.
If you have any additional questions regarding this program or guidelines, please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org
 

Escape room based on the popular book series! Beat the clock (and the other team) to get snacks first. 

Ages 8-12 

For addtional information, contact the Youth Services Librarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org

A STEAM program for children ages 4-5 to explore and learn together. We will encourage creative hands-on play while exploring, investigating, and being curious thinkers. 
Ages 4-5 
For more information regarding this program, contact the Youth Services Libriarian, Erica, at YSL1@smoot.org