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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! 

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 "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!

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 hike 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 hike to find squirrels and their nests.

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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 24, 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 "Teens" group

Press Play

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of playing Nintendo games!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of playing Nintendo games!

This event is in the "Babies" group

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.

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

Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as toddlers and preschoolers learn to follow directions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as toddlers and preschoolers learn to follow directions.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

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.

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 "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, January 27, 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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Read with the Sheriff: Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 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! We will have a visitor from the Sheriff's Office.

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! We will have a visitor from the Sheriff's Office.

South Street VDOT Project - Public Hearing (Weather Date)

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, January 29, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, January 29, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
White Meeting Room A 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 A
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 9:00am - 5:15pm
White Meeting Room B 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 B
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 31, 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 "Babies" group

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Age Group:
Babies

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as babies learn to follow directions.