Jan 13 2026 Tue Planning FOSL Writer's Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Jan 13 2026 Tue Planning FOSL Writer's Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room Description Meeting to discuss program to hold a writer's workshop.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Toddlers Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:45am 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Preschoolers Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm 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!
Jan 14 2026 Wed South Street VDOT Project - Public Hearing 4:00pm–6:00pm Jan 14 2026 Wed South Street VDOT Project - Public Hearing 4:00pm–6:00pm 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.
Jan 14 2026 Wed SPL Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Jan 14 2026 Wed SPL Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room Program Type: Library Meetings
Jan 14 2026 Wed This is IT! 6:00pm–7:45pm Jan 14 2026 Wed This is IT! 6:00pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room B
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Studio 330: Embroidery Club 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Studio 330: Embroidery Club 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times Registration Required 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.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Homeschool group learning 10:30am–12:30pm Jan 15 2026 Thu Homeschool group learning 10:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room A Description Group lesson for homeschool co-op
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Studio 330: Walk-In Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Studio 330: Walk-In Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm 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.
Jan 15 2026 Thu CLO Elementary Tutoring 4:00pm–7:00pm Jan 15 2026 Thu CLO Elementary Tutoring 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Books & Beyond Book Club 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Books & Beyond Book Club 6:00pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Registration Required Description: Do you love books and TV shows? Or wonder if the book is better than the movie? Join us to delve into new worlds of conversation about various media at your community's public library!
Jan 16 2026 Fri Sewing Sisters 10:15am–1:15pm Jan 16 2026 Fri Sewing Sisters 10:15am–1:15pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room A Description private sewing group
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving 12:00pm–2:00pm 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:00am–10:30am Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:30am–11:00am Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:00am–11:30am Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: 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.
Jan 17 2026 Sat Hard Act to Follow 11:00am–12:30pm Jan 17 2026 Sat Hard Act to Follow 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room B Description Play practice
Jan 17 2026 Sat Painting with Katrinka 1:00pm–3:00pm Jan 17 2026 Sat Painting with Katrinka 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room A Description This is an inclusive event where individuals with special needs, and the public can paint on canvas. Instructed by Katrinka Walker, local artist
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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!
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Samuels Public Library Description: Closed for the holiday.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue What the Tech! 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue What the Tech! 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Our Flag's Story: 250th Anniversary 3:45pm–4:45pm Elementary Age Children Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Our Flag's Story: 250th Anniversary 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Registration Required Description: Celebrate our country's 250th anniversary this year learning about flags! Come hear about the history of our flag, how to fold one, how to dispose of it when damaged, and then make your own.
Jan 20 2026 Tue Shenandoah River Master Plan Public Hearing 6:00pm–7:45pm Jan 20 2026 Tue Shenandoah River Master Plan Public Hearing 6:00pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room Name: White Meeting Room A