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Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Hard Act to Follow

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Play practice

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

Play practice

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

Studio 330: Personal Archives Series

Saturday, February 14, 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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chocolate Fever

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

It's cold outside and Valentine's Day is here. Everyone is getting Chocolate Fever!  Come hear a "chocolate" story and learn how to make chocolate lollipops and crispy clusters.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

It's cold outside and Valentine's Day is here. Everyone is getting Chocolate Fever!  Come hear a "chocolate" story and learn how to make chocolate lollipops and crispy clusters.  

Presidents' Day

All Day
Samuels Public Library

Closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Samuels Public Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group

Phoenix Project- Hope For New Beginnings

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Serving all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, s

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Serving all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, s

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Mix it Up

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

TBD

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy
Registration Required
Description:

TBD

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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

AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) Free STI Testing

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Winchester's AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) will be at the library on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18 of 2026 to provide free STI testing for the community. 

1 in 5 people in the U.S.A. has an STI

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Winchester's AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) will be at the library on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18 of 2026 to provide free STI testing for the community. 

1 in 5 people in the U.S.A. has an STI

SPL Development Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, February 19, 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, February 19, 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.

Hard Act to Follow

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Play practice

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

Play practice

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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, February 21, 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

Teen Scents

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens

Perfume and cologne.  Come make some scents for your senses.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Perfume and cologne.  Come make some scents for your senses.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 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, February 24, 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, February 24, 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. 

SPL Committee on Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Program Type: Library Meetings
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 25, 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.