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Sewing 101

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers
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

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

Spring Wreath Making Program

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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. 

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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

Weave Through Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary Age Children
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:

Step back in time and discover the art of Colonial Weaving!  Join us and learn how early Americans turned simple fibers into beautiful, functional works of art. Come try your hand at weaving and connect with history in a hands-on way!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

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

Sewing 201 -Sew a Book Pillow Part 1 of 2

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Create a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Two-part series.

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Grand Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

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

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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
This event is in the "Family" group

Origami: Legend of a Thousand Cranes & Dragons

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Toadally Jumping

11:00am–12:30pm
Elementary Age Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Hop into adventure with us at Shenandoah River State Park! 🐸✨ Join our “Meet the Toads” event for a fun jumping game on giant lily pads, plus enjoy a delightful short story in the great outdoors.

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

String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

Window Painting: Teens Connect

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Café Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Help us kick off our Summer Reading Program: Unearth A StoryTM.  Want to see your art come to life on our library windows? Choose a summer scene or a favorite children’s book moment to create!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

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

Sewing 201 -Sew a Book Pillow Part 2 of 2

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Create a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Two-part series must have completed Part 1 to attend.

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Grand Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

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

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.