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Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In Person: Come explore our Glowforge and create a one-of-a-kind slate coaster to take home with you.

Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

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

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:15pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

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

Annual Puzzle Contest

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Café Area at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Café Area
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Description:

CONTEST TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samuels Library will be hosting its annual Puzzle Contest on Saturday, January 31, 2025. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 31, 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 "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Bad Romance Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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:

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, February 5, 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 5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop with Virginia Career Works

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Resume Workshop, presented by Virginia Career Works! Join us at 1:00 PM for an informative session on crafting the perfect resume.

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

Welcome to the Resume Workshop, presented by Virginia Career Works! Join us at 1:00 PM for an informative session on crafting the perfect resume.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Fair

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Come prepared to meet employers looking for people to hire! Need help reviewing your resume beforehand? Email winchester@virginiaworks.gov!

Any questions? Contact 540-678-7079 Option 8

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops
Description:

Come prepared to meet employers looking for people to hire! Need help reviewing your resume beforehand? Email winchester@virginiaworks.gov!

Any questions? Contact 540-678-7079 Option 8

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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, February 7, 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 "Adults" group

Scary Words Book Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Genealogy Club

Monday, February 9, 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 "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, February 12, 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 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seniors First Workshop: Medicare Fraud: Protect, Detect, Report

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get information about how to apply for Medicare, the different types, and where to get unbiased help. Questions? Call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info 

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

Get information about how to apply for Medicare, the different types, and where to get unbiased help. Questions? Call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seniors First Counseling

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baxter-Bowling 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: Baxter-Bowling 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Beyond Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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.