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South Street VDOT Project - Public Hearing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Non-Library Events

This project will address safety needs along South Street between Hill St. and Commerce Ave. These improvements will include pedestrian crossings, traffic signal improvements, and raised medians. This Public Hearing will be open-forum.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Program Type: Non-Library Events
Description:

This project will address safety needs along South Street between Hill St. and Commerce Ave. These improvements will include pedestrian crossings, traffic signal improvements, and raised medians. This Public Hearing will be open-forum.

FOSL Program Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, January 15, 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 15, 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.

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

SPL TFB Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, January 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Beyond Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love books and TV shows? Or wonder if the book is better than the movie? Join us to delve into new worlds of conversation about various media at your community's public library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Description:

Do you love books and TV shows? Or wonder if the book is better than the movie? Join us to delve into new worlds of conversation about various media at your community's public library!

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

Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In Person: Come explore our Glowforge and create a one-of-a-kind slate coaster to take home with you.

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

In Person: Come explore our Glowforge and create a one-of-a-kind slate coaster to take home with you.

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 10:00am - 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to a fiber arts community for experienced, novice, or first-time artists 13 and up looking to meet other artists, relax, and/or share their expertise!

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

Welcome to a fiber arts community for experienced, novice, or first-time artists 13 and up looking to meet other artists, relax, and/or share their expertise!

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. 

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 "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.

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

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

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
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.

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

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.

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.