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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
boy and girl reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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! 

Mercy Ships

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

The Direct Medical Services team from Mercy Ships is planning a retreat to focus on the programs Service and Design Strategy.

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

The Direct Medical Services team from Mercy Ships is planning a retreat to focus on the programs Service and Design Strategy.

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

Sewing 101

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

New to sewing? Sewing 101 is the perfect introduction for beginners to get comfortable with a sewing machine using our SINGER® Heavy Duty 4411 Sewing Machine.

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

New to sewing? Sewing 101 is the perfect introduction for beginners to get comfortable with a sewing machine using our SINGER® Heavy Duty 4411 Sewing Machine.

SPL Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group
book with hearts/pink flyer with club info

Bad Romance Book Club

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

Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic?  This months theme is People in Uniform!

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

Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic?  This months theme is People in Uniform!

This is IT!

Wednesday, May 6, 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

FRP Life Class

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Religious Study Group

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

Religious Study Group

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, May 7, 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. 

Mercy Ships

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

The Direct Medical Services team from Mercy Ships is planning a retreat to focus on the programs Service and Design Strategy.

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

The Direct Medical Services team from Mercy Ships is planning a retreat to focus on the programs Service and Design Strategy.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
gray haired lady and man reading a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Background view of Studio 330

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, May 7, 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.

NAACP meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

NAACP

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

NAACP

CLO Elementary Tutoring

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room
Friends of Samuels Library logo

FOSL BOD Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings

Meeting of the FOSL Board of Directors.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

Meeting of the FOSL Board of Directors.

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

Spring Wreath Making Program

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Love the cottagecore aesthetic? Join us to make a spring garden wreath! Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 

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

Love the cottagecore aesthetic? Join us to make a spring garden wreath! Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 

Sewing Sisters

Friday, May 8, 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 "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mother's Day Pampering

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults

Treat the special moms in your life to a delightful afternoon!  Join us for a chocolate tasting and tea, while kids (ages 6+) create a heartfelt Mother’s Day craft alongside mom.

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

Treat the special moms in your life to a delightful afternoon!  Join us for a chocolate tasting and tea, while kids (ages 6+) create a heartfelt Mother’s Day craft alongside mom.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Bright Minds Reading Hour

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

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
Program Type: 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

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

This session will be from 10:50 - 11:10am.  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
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

This session will be from 10:50 - 11:10am.  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

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

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
Program Type: 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Image of old letters and handwriting.

Studio 330: Personal Archives Series

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In Person: Discover practical, beginner-friendly ways to organize, preserve, and make accessible your photos, documents, videos, and memorabilia during our monthly Personal Archiving Series.

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

In Person: Discover practical, beginner-friendly ways to organize, preserve, and make accessible your photos, documents, videos, and memorabilia during our monthly Personal Archiving Series.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Crocheting, knitting, and weaving images.

String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, May 9, 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!