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Paws to Read

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

This session will run 10:20 - 10:40am. 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, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

This session will run 10:20 - 10:40am. 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

This session will run 11:10 - 11:30am. 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, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

This session will run 11:10 - 11:30am. 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

VCE Master Gardeners Presents: Let's Grow! Plant this, not that!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join the Northern Shenandoah Valley Extension Master Gardeners to view "The Extraordinary Caterpillar” presented by Homegrown National Park, to learn about native vs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Northern Shenandoah Valley Extension Master Gardeners to view "The Extraordinary Caterpillar” presented by Homegrown National Park, to learn about native vs.

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

Walkabout Wednesday

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Live Performances, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Hop into spring with us! Join Samuels Public Library and Warren County Parks & Rec for a fun-filled day featuring a storytime, creative crafts, an exciting egg hunt, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Live Performances, Story Times
Description:

Hop into spring with us! Join Samuels Public Library and Warren County Parks & Rec for a fun-filled day featuring a storytime, creative crafts, an exciting egg hunt, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

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

Story Walk at Eastham Park

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Join the Anti-Litter Council of Warren County at Eastham Park for the unveiling of our newest Story Walk book: Earth Ninja by Mary Nhin!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy
Description:

Join the Anti-Litter Council of Warren County at Eastham Park for the unveiling of our newest Story Walk book: Earth Ninja by Mary Nhin!

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Plant Medium

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

This session will run 10:00 -10:20am. 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, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

This session will run 10:00 -10:20am. 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 "Family" group

Wildlife Photography & Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Family

Join local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop. This program takes place at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop. This program takes place at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia.

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

Origami: Legend of a Thousand Cranes & Dragons

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Walkabout Wednesday: Best Pots for Indoor Plants

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Dig Into Reading Magic Show

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Get ready to kick off summer with a splash of magic!  Join us for the Opening Day of our Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading. Enjoy an interactive show packed with audience participation and fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Get ready to kick off summer with a splash of magic!  Join us for the Opening Day of our Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading. Enjoy an interactive show packed with audience participation and fun for the whole family.

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Overwatering - #1 Plant Killer

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Proper Lighting - Keys to Success

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

World's Most Unusual Pets

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Get ready for a wild adventure! 🐊 Meet a 5-foot alligator up close—would you want one as a pet? What would you feed it?

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Education, Live Performances
Description:

Get ready for a wild adventure! 🐊 Meet a 5-foot alligator up close—would you want one as a pet? What would you feed it?

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

Story Walk at Eastham

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Read "Señorita Mariposa" by Ben Gundersheimer—a beautiful bilingual tale celebrating butterflies, at the story walk at Eastham Park.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy
Description:

Read "Señorita Mariposa" by Ben Gundersheimer—a beautiful bilingual tale celebrating butterflies, at the story walk at Eastham Park.

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Q & A

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

This event is in the "Family" group

SAMICON 2026!

All Day
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Walkabout Wednesday: Root Rot Recovery

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Pest Management without Chemicals

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

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

Hard Act to Follow

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

TBA

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

TBA

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Gifts that Keep Giving - Propagating from Cuttings

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library!