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This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Pioneer Pens Workshop

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us!  Craft your own feather quill and ink pot, then try your hand at writing just like the pioneers did. Experience history in a hands-on way—fun for all ages!

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:

Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us!  Craft your own feather quill and ink pot, then try your hand at writing just like the pioneers did. Experience history in a hands-on way—fun for all ages!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Love and Logic: Parenting With Empathy Session 3

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills.  

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Description:

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills.  

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Master Gardeners: Breadbasket of War for Wee Ones

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators?  Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation!

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

Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators?  Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Master Gardeners: Breadbasket of War Green Thumbs

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators?  Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation!

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:

Ever wondered how soldiers were fed before refrigerators?  Who grew and prepared their meals, and what foods kept them going? Discover the vital role the Shenandoah Valley played in feeding our nation!

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

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, August 18, 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

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!

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:

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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What the Tech!

Tuesday, August 18, 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
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Chess

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Discover the fascinating history of chess and sharpen your skills with guidance from a chess master! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome.

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

Discover the fascinating history of chess and sharpen your skills with guidance from a chess master! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group
A computer on a bright yellow background

What the Tech!

Tuesday, August 25, 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

Oakton Springs: Pollinators & Natives

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

TBD

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:

TBD

This event is in the "Teens" group

Oakton Springs: Pollinators & Natives

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Workshops
Age Group:
Teens

TBD

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

TBD

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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 "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, September 1, 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

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!

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:

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!

This event is in the "Adults" group
A computer on a bright yellow background

What the Tech!

Tuesday, September 1, 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
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
A computer on a bright yellow background

What the Tech!

Tuesday, September 8, 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

250th Pomander

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

learn and make a pomander

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:

learn and make a pomander

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
red hair baby holding book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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

Join us for a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed just for little ones! 

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, September 12, 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
Image of a family tree.

Genealogy Club

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In Person: Interested in your family's history? Already done extensive research and want to be able to share your finds?

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

In Person: Interested in your family's history? Already done extensive research and want to be able to share your finds?

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, September 15, 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

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!

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:

Join us for hands-on science fun as kids team up to explore the scientific method, conduct exciting experiments, gather real data, and discover amazing conclusions together. Perfect for young scientists ready to learn and play!