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Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Summer Fairy Lantern

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in Studio 330 as we create summer fairy lanterns!  Ages 13 & up. Registration required.

 

*No food or drinks are allowed in the studio, and an adult must accompany patrons between 13-17.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in Studio 330 as we create summer fairy lanterns!  Ages 13 & up. Registration required.

 

*No food or drinks are allowed in the studio, and an adult must accompany patrons between 13-17.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room B 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: White Meeting Room B
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

Walkabout Wednesday: Soil, Nutrients, and Repotting Houseplants

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Walkabout Wednesdays where they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library. Monthly topics for mini-lessons will vary each month.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Description:

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Walkabout Wednesdays where they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library. Monthly topics for mini-lessons will vary each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: 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. 

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Wildlife Ambassadors

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Meet some wild animals, brought in by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and hear their stories (no petting allowed).  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Description:

Meet some wild animals, brought in by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and hear their stories (no petting allowed).  

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
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
This event is in the "Family" group

Mr. Mike's Great Big Balloon

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performances
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Come see Mike Klee twisting awesome balloons and performing table side magic!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Live Performances
Description:

Come see Mike Klee twisting awesome balloons and performing table side magic!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Scary Words Book Club

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

A horror book club for people who should be afraid of the dark. 

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

A horror book club for people who should be afraid of the dark. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room B 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: White Meeting Room B
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

Step It Up: Line Dancing Fun

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your boots and join us for an evening of toe-tapping fun! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just getting started, this line dancing session is a great way to get moving, learn new steps, and have a blast with friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Description:

Grab your boots and join us for an evening of toe-tapping fun! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just getting started, this line dancing session is a great way to get moving, learn new steps, and have a blast with friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bad Romance

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

In person. Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic?  Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours?  Can't get enough puns?  Can you quote every line from your favorite rom-com?

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

In person. Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic?  Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours?  Can't get enough puns?  Can you quote every line from your favorite rom-com?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Studio 330
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Gaming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Meeting Room B 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: White Meeting Room B
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Studio 330: Genealogy Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family

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

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

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

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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

Seniors First Workshop: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: What’s Right for You?

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Compare Medicare Advantage plans vs. Original Medicare and compare and contrast with Medigap to see what’s right for you. Presented by Seniors First VICAP. Questions? Call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info

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

Compare Medicare Advantage plans vs. Original Medicare and compare and contrast with Medigap to see what’s right for you. Presented by Seniors First VICAP. Questions? Call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seniors First Counseling

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up to meet with Seniors First for one-on-one assistance to navigate Medicare, review coverage options, and identify programs that can help lower healthcare costs.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Description:

Sign up to meet with Seniors First for one-on-one assistance to navigate Medicare, review coverage options, and identify programs that can help lower healthcare costs.