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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

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

Calling all preschoolers (ages 3½–5) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical hour of storytelling, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft to take home. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) Free STI Testing

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Winchester's AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) will be at the library on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18 of 2026 to provide free STI testing for the community. 

1 in 5 people in the U.S.A. has an STI

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

Winchester's AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE) will be at the library on February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18 of 2026 to provide free STI testing for the community. 

1 in 5 people in the U.S.A. has an STI

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
A book pillow

Sewing 201 -Sew a Book Pillow Part 2 of 2

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Studio 330 at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Education, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Two-part series must have completed Part 1 to attend.

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

Create a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Two-part series must have completed Part 1 to attend.

This is IT!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room Name: White Meeting Room A
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Embroidery Supplies

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, May 21, 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 "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
grandmother and grandfather with a book

Grand Story Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Literacy, Story Times
Description:

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) and their grown-ups! Join us for a magical time of storytelling with "grandparents",  nursery rhymes, and a creative craft to take home. 

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, May 21, 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.

MAACP meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Description:

Events & Planning Committee Meeting

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

Events & Planning Committee Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Love and Logic: Parenting With Empathy Session 2

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
White Meeting Room B at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills.  

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Description:

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Old Family Photo Album

Preserving Family Memories: A Conservation Perspective

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Lectures, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Family treasures like photo albums, scrapbooks, and bibles connect us to our past and inspire future generations. Preserving them ensures these stories last. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Lectures, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Family treasures like photo albums, scrapbooks, and bibles connect us to our past and inspire future generations. Preserving them ensures these stories last. 

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

HJB visit

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Area in Children’s Dept. at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Students and teachers from HJB Elementary will tour the library, learn how to use the computers, and how to get a library card.

Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept.
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Literacy
Description:

Students and teachers from HJB Elementary will tour the library, learn how to use the computers, and how to get a library card.

Sewing Sisters

Friday, May 22, 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 "Preschoolers" group

Wee Ones: Explore the Land

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Story Times, Workshops
Age Group:
Preschoolers
The USA is 250 years old!  How our land and weather affected the Revolutionary War and its outcome.
Join us for a discussion about how land and weather impacted the outcome of the conflict that created our country. 
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Story Times, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:
The USA is 250 years old!  How our land and weather affected the Revolutionary War and its outcome.
Join us for a discussion about how land and weather impacted the outcome of the conflict that created our country. 
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Green Thumbs: Explore the Land

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Story Times, Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children
The USA is 250 years old!  How our land and weather affected the Revolutionary War and its outcome.
Join us for a discussion about how land and weather impacted the outcome of the conflict that created our country. 
Registration Required
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: White Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary Age Children
Program Type: Education, Story Times, Workshops
Registration Required
Description:
The USA is 250 years old!  How our land and weather affected the Revolutionary War and its outcome.
Join us for a discussion about how land and weather impacted the outcome of the conflict that created our country. 
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Bright Minds Reading Hour

Friday, May 22, 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!

This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group

Aspiring Artist - Design a Puzzle

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Meeting Room A at Samuels Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary Age Children

Are you a puzzle lover looking for a new challenge?  Join us to create your own masterpiece on a blank puzzle—then see if you can put it together!

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

Are you a puzzle lover looking for a new challenge?  Join us to create your own masterpiece on a blank puzzle—then see if you can put it together!

Front Royal LEGO User Group meeting

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Description:

A LEGO® User Group (LUG) is a locally oriented group of LEGO® fans. We share our love of the LEGO® hobby and organize several public displays a year for members of our community. W...

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

A LEGO® User Group (LUG) is a locally oriented group of LEGO® fans. We share our love of the LEGO® hobby and organize several public displays a year for members of our community.

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 23, 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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Samuels Public Library

Closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Samuels Public Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group
A computer on a bright yellow background

What the Tech!

Tuesday, May 26, 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Walkabout Wednesday: Best Pots for Indoor Plants

Wednesday, May 27, 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! 

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! 

SPL Social Media Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Baxter-Bowling Conference Room at Samuels Public Library
Library Branch: Samuels Public Library
Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Embroidery Supplies

Studio 330: Embroidery Club

Thursday, May 28, 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
Background view of Studio 330

Studio 330: Walk-In Hours

Thursday, May 28, 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.