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SPL Committee on Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 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
baby reading upside down book

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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

Walkabout Wednesday: Plant Medium

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reference Desk at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Education
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

This month, join to learn the best potting medium for your indoor plants and how to tell when it is time to replant. 

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

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers as they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library! 

This month, join to learn the best potting medium for your indoor plants and how to tell when it is time to replant. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
boy and girl reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 29, 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! 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy, Story Times
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! 

Wyatt Payne Proctor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harding Individual Study Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Harding Individual Study Room

Proctored Exam

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Individual Study Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

He's taking a longer test so I gave him an extra hour for wiggle room -gg

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Individual Study Room B
Description

He's taking a longer test so I gave him an extra hour for wiggle room -gg

SPL Social Media Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room

FOSL Program Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Placeholder. Tentatively setting a program committee, waiting to see if date will work for committee.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
Description

Placeholder. Tentatively setting a program committee, waiting to see if date will work for committee.

FRP Life Class

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Religious Study Group

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

Religious Study Group

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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, April 30, 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. 

Taking Test

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Harding Individual Study Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Harding Individual Study Room
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
gray haired lady and man reading a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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.

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
Background view of Studio 330

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, April 30, 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.

NAACP Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

NAACP Committee Meeting

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

NAACP Committee Meeting

CLO Elementary Tutoring

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm - 7:15pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room

Sewing Sisters

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 1:15pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Private sewing group

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

Private sewing group

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Bright Minds Reading Hour

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Education, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Come Hear Stories About Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, and more! Go on an art walk in the gallery and enjoy a snack!

FRP Life Class / Worship Service

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Religious worship service with music, singing, prayer, and worship. We will do our best to keep the levels down and will keep the doors closed to dampen sound.

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

Religious worship service with music, singing, prayer, and worship.
We will do our best to keep the levels down and will keep the doors closed to dampen sound.

Wyatt Payne Proctor

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Harding Individual Study Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Harding Individual Study Room
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Crocheting, knitting, and weaving images.

String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, May 2, 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 "Babies" group
giraffe dancing

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, May 4, 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.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
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
frog and monkey dancing

Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Monday, May 4, 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.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Description:

Come listen to music and learn some basic movements as toddlers and preschoolers learn to follow directions.

Blue Ridge Educational Center

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: Lou Benson & Naomi Salus Conference Room

Stroke support group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Stroke support group meeting

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

Stroke support group meeting