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Paws to Read

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

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

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

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.  

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".

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Squirrel Appreciation Day: Tales & Trails

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come hear sto-- Squirrel!  Sorry.  Come hear a story about squirrels, do some crafts, and go on a scavenger hunt to find squirrels and their nests.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Story Times
Registration Required
Description:

Come hear sto-- Squirrel!  Sorry.  Come hear a story about squirrels, do some crafts, and go on a scavenger hunt to find squirrels and their nests.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub: Snowball Launcher

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities. We will be designing and testing snow launchers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities. We will be designing and testing snow launchers.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Puzzle Contest Set Up

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:45pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Café Area at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Café Area
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Silhouettes: America 250

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have very distinct silhouettes.  As we celebrate our 250th Anniversary, we will learn about shadows and silhouettes and then make our 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:

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have very distinct silhouettes.  As we celebrate our 250th Anniversary, we will learn about shadows and silhouettes and then make our own.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Groundhog Day: Tales & Trails

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come do some crafts and hear stories about groundhogs.  Did he see his shadow?

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

Come do some crafts and hear stories about groundhogs.  Did he see his shadow?

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub: Cupid's Arrow

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

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

Chocolate Fever

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

It's cold outside and Valentine's Day is here. Everyone is getting Chocolate Fever!  Come hear a "chocolate" story and learn how to make chocolate lollipops and crispy clusters.  

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

It's cold outside and Valentine's Day is here. Everyone is getting Chocolate Fever!  Come hear a "chocolate" story and learn how to make chocolate lollipops and crispy clusters.  

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Chinese New Year

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year!  We will make a craft, learn what animal sign we were born under, and hear stories about the holiday.

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

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year!  We will make a craft, learn what animal sign we were born under, and hear stories about the holiday.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub: Frozen Yogurt

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities. We will learn about freezing points and acidity in yogurt. Please let us know of allergies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities. We will learn about freezing points and acidity in yogurt. Please let us know of allergies.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Create a Quilt: 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Each child will decorate their own paper quilt square and then we will arrange all the squares on a bulletin board or wall to create a large group quilt. They may draw on their square or bring in small pictures to put on them. 

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:

Each child will decorate their own paper quilt square and then we will arrange all the squares on a bulletin board or wall to create a large group quilt. They may draw on their square or bring in small pictures to put on them. 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Global Day: Tales & Trails

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Join us as we go on a scavenger hunt in the garden, collect things, make sun catchers, and learn about "Leave No Trace" and recycling.

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

Join us as we go on a scavenger hunt in the garden, collect things, make sun catchers, and learn about "Leave No Trace" and recycling.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub: Pi Fractions

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will learn about Pi (3.14) and create a pie to play with fractions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will learn about Pi (3.14) and create a pie to play with fractions.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Paw for Reading is a program where children read aloud to trained therapy dogs, which helps improve their reading skills, confidence, and attitudes toward reading.