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Sewing Sisters

Friday, January 9, 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

Hard Act to Follow

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Play practice

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

Play practice

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

Studio 330: Personal Archives Series

Saturday, January 10, 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.

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

Chess

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children, Teens

Join us for an afternoon of playing chess.  Beginners welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of playing chess.  Beginners welcome.

Green Hill Forest Community Association

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
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

Studio 330: String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

Saturday, January 10, 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 "Teens" group

Teens Connect

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

TBD

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

TBD

This event is in the "Babies" group

Music & Movement: Babies

Monday, January 12, 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Literacy
Registration Required
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

Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Monday, January 12, 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.

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

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

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

Studio 330: Genealogy Club

Monday, January 12, 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?

Samuels Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings

The bi-monthly meeting of the Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Program Type: Library Meetings
Description:

The bi-monthly meeting of the Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Registration Required
Description:

Children will work together as they go through the scientific method, experiment, gather data, and form conclusions. Hands on science activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What the Tech!

Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Registration Required
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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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! 

Registration Required
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! 

South Street VDOT Project - Public Hearing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Non-Library Events

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.

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.

SPL Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 is IT!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
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

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, January 15, 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. 

Homeschool group learning

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Group lesson for homeschool co-op

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

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, January 15, 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.

CLO Elementary Tutoring

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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, January 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Studio 330: Glowforge Coaster Engraving

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.