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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Samuels Public Library

Closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Samuels Public Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

In-Person. Need help with technology? Come by the library every Tuesday at 2:00 PM Where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

In-Person. Need help with technology? Come by the library every Tuesday at 2:00 PM Where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. 

Tutoring

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

non-profit tutoring

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Description

non-profit tutoring

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Our Flag's Story: 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Celebrate our country's 250th anniversary this year learning about flags!  Come hear about the history of our flag, how to fold one, how to dispose of it when damaged, and then make your own.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate our country's 250th anniversary this year learning about flags!  Come hear about the history of our flag, how to fold one, how to dispose of it when damaged, and then make your own.  

Shenandoah River Master Plan Public Hearing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Bring your toddler to a potpourri of simple stories, fun songs, and a cute craft!  For children up to 3 years of age.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Come in with your preschooler, aged 3 1/2 to five, for an enjoyable hour filled with amazing tales, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a nifty craft! 

Classical Cottage Consortium meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

We are a community homeschool cooperative.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room B
Description

We are a community homeschool cooperative.

SPL Social Media Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room

Girl Scouts Troop 14181

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Girl Scouts January Meeting #2

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
Description

Girl Scouts January Meeting #2

FOSL Program Committee

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

FOSL program committee meeting

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Description

FOSL program committee meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Make a Snowglobe

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own tiny wonderland with our DIY snow globe program. 

Join us for a hands-on crafting experience like no other!

Registration Required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Create your own tiny wonderland with our DIY snow globe program. 

Join us for a hands-on crafting experience like no other!

Registration Required. 

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join hand embroidery stitchers every Thursday for a morning of stitching and socializing. Bring your own project or gain some knowledge from the community to get started. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Join hand embroidery stitchers every Thursday for a morning of stitching and socializing. Bring your own project or gain some knowledge from the community to get started. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Grand Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers

We will have guest "grandparents" reading stories to the children in the Play Area each Thursday.  There will be nursery rhymes and a craft afterwards.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

We will have guest "grandparents" reading stories to the children in the Play Area each Thursday.  There will be nursery rhymes and a craft afterwards.

Homeschool group learning

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Homeschool group learning

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
Description

Homeschool group learning

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

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis Thursdays 12-4pm.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Description:

Come tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis Thursdays 12-4pm.

CLO Elementary Tutoring

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room

Girl Scout Troop 14195

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room B

A Course in Miracles Weekly Study Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

The room will be used for educational purposes scheduled from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. I added on 15 minutes reserving it until 7:45 to break down the room and answer any follow-up questio...

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Description

The room will be used for educational purposes scheduled from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. I added on 15 minutes reserving it until 7:45 to break down the room and answer any follow-up questions before we have to leave so we don’t have to rush out.

Sewing Sisters

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 1:15pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Private sewing group

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
Description

Private sewing group

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Heroes of the Garden: Wee Ones

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children

Come hear stories about the heroes of the garden.  Are they working in the winter?  How do they help?  The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes".

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Come hear stories about the heroes of the garden.  Are they working in the winter?  How do they help?  The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes".

 

 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Heroes of the Garden- Green Thumbs

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come hear stories about the heroes of the garden.  Are they working in the winter?  How do they help?  The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes".

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Come hear stories about the heroes of the garden.  Are they working in the winter?  How do they help?  The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes".

Tree Stewards Retreat

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Annual retreat.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
Description

Annual retreat.

Hard Act to Follow

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Play practice

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room B
Description

Play practice