May 7 2026 Thu FOSL BOD Meeting 5:30pm–8:00pm May 7 2026 Thu FOSL BOD Meeting 5:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Program Type: Library Meetings Description: Meeting of the FOSL Board of Directors.
This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Mother's Day Pampering 4:00pm–4:45pm Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Mother's Day Pampering 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness, Story Times Registration Required Description: Treat the special moms in your life to a delightful afternoon! Join us for a chocolate tasting and tea, while kids (ages 6+) create a heartfelt Mother’s Day craft alongside mom.
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 May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:00am–10:15am Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family Registration Required 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 May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:00am–10:15am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens, Adults, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy Registration Required Description: This session will run 10:00 -10:20am. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:15am–10:30am Elementary Age Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:15am–10:30am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens Program Type: Literacy Registration Required Description: This session will run 10:20 - 10:40am. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:45am–11:00am Elementary Age Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 10:45am–11:00am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens Program Type: Literacy Registration Required Description: This session will be from 10:50 - 11:10am. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:15am–11:30am Elementary Age Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 9 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:15am–11:30am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children, Teens Program Type: Literacy Registration Required Description: This session will run 11:10 - 11:30am. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Studio 330: Personal Archives Series 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Studio 330: Personal Archives Series 12:00pm–1:30pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 May 11 2026 Mon Music & Movement: Babies 10:15am–10:45am Babies Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group May 11 2026 Mon Music & Movement: Babies 10:15am–10:45am 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 May 11 2026 Mon Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers 11:15am–11:45am Toddlers, Preschoolers Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 11 2026 Mon Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschoolers 11:15am–11:45am 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 May 11 2026 Mon Genealogy Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Genealogy Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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?
May 11 2026 Mon Samuels Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees 5:30pm–8:00pm May 11 2026 Mon Samuels Public Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees 5:30pm–8:00pm 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 "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue What the Tech! 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue What the Tech! 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 "Elementary Age Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Weave Through Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary Age Children Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Weave Through Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: White Meeting Room A Age Group: Elementary Age Children Program Type: Crafts, Education, Literacy Registration Required Description: Step back in time and discover the art of Colonial Weaving! Join us and learn how early Americans turned simple fibers into beautiful, functional works of art. Come try your hand at weaving and connect with history in a hands-on way!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group May 13 2026 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Toddlers This event is in the "Toddlers" group May 13 2026 Wed Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:45am 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 "Preschoolers" group May 13 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Preschoolers This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 13 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm 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.
May 13 2026 Wed SPL Social Media Meeting 3:15pm–4:30pm May 13 2026 Wed SPL Social Media Meeting 3:15pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: Baxter-Bowling Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Studio 330: Embroidery Club 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Studio 330: Embroidery Club 10:00am–12:00pm 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 This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Age Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Grand Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Samuels Public Library Room: Play Area in Children’s Dept. Age Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Age Children 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 May 14 2026 Thu Studio 330: Walk-In Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Studio 330: Walk-In Hours 12:00pm–4:00pm 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 May 14 2026 Thu Seniors First Workshop: Medicare Fraud 2.0: The New Scams and How to Fight Back 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Seniors First Workshop: Medicare Fraud 2.0: The New Scams and How to Fight Back 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 May 14 2026 Thu Seniors First Counseling 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Seniors First Counseling 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 May 14 2026 Thu Love and Logic: Parenting With Empathy Session 2 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Love and Logic: Parenting With Empathy Session 2 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Books & Beyond Book Club 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Books & Beyond Book Club 6:00pm–7:45pm 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!May's theme is "Books to Production"