Adult Programming
- Studio 330: String Theory
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventWelcome 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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- What the Tech!
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDNeed help with technology? Come by the library’s Studio 330 where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. Having trouble with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other device? Bring it in, and we’ll help! Register for this event online.
- Studio 330: Sewing 101
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDNew to sewing? Sewing 101 is the perfect introduction for beginners to get comfortable with a sewing machine using our SINGER® Heavy Duty 4411 Sewing Machine. Learn how to thread, wind a bobbin, use an owner’s manual, and identify key machine components. We will create a simple project using basic stitches that you can take home with you. Register for this event online. Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Bad Romance
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDDo you consider yourself a hopeless romantic? Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours? Then you should join us for Bad Romance, where Samuels Public Library will have a themed discussion for the romance genre every month. May’s theme is people in uniform! Indulge us with your favorite romance books, movies, music or other media related to the topic, and possibly discover a new treat in this awesome informal discussion! New members are always welcome! Register for this event online.
- Studio 330: Embroidery Club
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person EventJoin 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. Drop-ins welcome.
- Studio 330: Walk-In Hours
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventCome tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Not familiar with what Studio 330 has to offer? Learn more here. Note: Glowforge is not available during walk-in hours. No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Studio 330: Spring Wreath Making
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDLove the cottagecore aesthetic? Join us to make a spring garden wreath! Note: No food or drinks are allowed in the studio, and an adult must accompany patrons between 13-17. Register for this event online.
- Studio 330: Personal Archives Series
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDDiscover practical, beginner-friendly ways to organize, preserve, and make accessible your photos, documents, videos, and memorabilia during our monthly Personal Archiving Series. Each month will feature a stand-alone topic including organizing photos, scanning and digitizing your media, and sharing your collections with family. Make sure to check our calendar for monthly features.
May's Topic: Open session to work on your personal archives. Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for this event online. - Studio 330: String Theory
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventWelcome 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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Studio 330: Genealogy Club at the Warren Heritage Society
Monday, May 11th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester Street, Front Royal
REGISTRATION REQUIREDInterested in your family's history? Already done extensive research and want to be able to share your finds? Join our genealogy club where both novices and experts alike can come together and talk about different genealogy topics.
May's Topic: National Preservation Month Join us at the Warren Heritage Society for a lecture and hands-on demonstration on preservation techniques. Utilizing records within the Laura Virginia Hale Archives, this session will provide you with ways to approach digitization, storage methods, documentation of materials, and so on. Come prepared with questions on how to preserve your photos, scrapbooks, family bibles, and more! Register for this event online. - What the Tech!
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDNeed help with technology? Come by the library’s Studio 330 where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. Having trouble with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other device? Bring it in, and we’ll help! Register for this event online.
- Studio 330: Sewing 201 - Sew a Book Pillow Part 1
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDCreate 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. Supplies and materials provided, if you want to bring your own fabric this will use approximately 1 yard. Please note that Part 2 of this program is a continuation of Part 1. If you cannot attend Part 1, you will not be able to complete the project in Part 2. Please ensure you can attend both programs before registering. Register for this event online. Note: Part 2 will be held on May 20th. Must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine.
- Author Talk with Steven Wright: "The Weight I Carried: Hiking Through Grief and Healing on the Appalachian Trail"
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION SUGGESTEDAuthor Steven Wright will be joining us to share his experiences and book The Weight I Carried: Hiking Through Grief and Healing on the Appalachian Trail. There will then be time for a Q&A session, as well as an opportunity for book signing. Register for this event online.
Steven C. Wright is a lifelong outdoorsman, thru-hiker, survivalist, craftsman, and storyteller who believes that nature has a way of stripping life down to what is real, necessary, and true.
In 2023, Steven became the last northbound thru-hiker to complete the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail, a journey born not from adventure alone, but from grief, faith, and a promise to his late wife, Sandy, who he lost to triple-negative breast cancer. That journey — through storms, injury, solitude, and soul-deep reckoning — became the foundation of his memoir, The Weight I Carried: Hiking Through Grief and Healing on the Appalachian Trail, a raw, unfiltered account of love, loss, childhood trauma, resilience, and redemption. But the trail was only one chapter of a life forged in hard places.
Steven is a self-employed slate roofer and coppersmith by trade, spending decades working at heights, shaping metal, restoring historic structures, and building things meant to outlast storms and time. His hands know weight, weather, and endurance — the same qualities that carried him across mountains. He has traveled the world on mission and disaster-relief trips, helping rebuild communities after hurricanes, earthquakes, and devastation, offering not just labor but presence, faith, and compassion in the aftermath of loss.
An outdoor survivalist since childhood, Steven has spent his life in the woods — backpacking, mountaineering, wild camping, trail running, and learning how to live simply and self-reliantly in extreme conditions. From freezing ridge lines to remote forests, his gear has been tested by real storms, real miles, real consequences.
Steven’s mission is simple: To live fully. To tell the truth. To honor the past.
And to help others see that your scars are not evidence that you’re broken. They are evidence that you survived.
- Studio 330: Embroidery Club
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person EventJoin 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. Drop-ins welcome.
- Studio 330: Walk-In Hours
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventCome tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Not familiar with what Studio 330 has to offer? Learn more here. Note: Glowforge is not available during walk-in hours. No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class (or the next available session) contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.
- Books & Beyond
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDDo you love books and sharing them as much as we do? Join us to delve into new worlds of conversation about new books at your community's public library! May’s theme is "Books to Production.” Register for this event online.
- Wildlife Photography & Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Off-Site Event | Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville
REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop. This program takes place at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia.
We will meet at the River - Shelter 1. Using observational and photography skills to document nature, this session will focus on capturing images of the smaller details in our natural world. We will begin with a review of close-up photography techniques, then head into the field to practice these skills by completing a nature-themed scavenger hunt. This is a great family-friendly event.
All types of cameras - from smartphones to professional cameras - are welcome, and all experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Note: State Park parking fee rules apply for attending this program. The Library has a limited number of LVA state park bags with passes. Availability is not guaranteed. Register for this event online. - Origami: Legend of a Thousand Cranes & Dragons
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDJoin us for a workshop to learn how to fold an origami crane or dragon. There will be an optional, simpler origami tutorial available for children to participate (or adults who want to learn another type of fold!).Register for this event online.
- Studio 330: String Theory
Saturday, Mary 16th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventWelcome 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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Scary Words Book Club
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDA horror book club for people who should be afraid of the dark. This month’s title is: Metropolis Down by local author Vesper Doom. Register for this event online.
- What the Tech!
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDNeed help with technology? Come by the library’s Studio 330 where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. Having trouble with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other device? Bring it in, and we’ll help! Register for this event online.
- Phoenix Project - Hope for New Beginnings
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventServing all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, safety planning, information and education, and more. Our services are free & confidential and trauma-informed. Hope. Help. Healing. Available the third Tuesday of every month in White Meeting Room A.
- A.R.E. Inc. Free STI Testing
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventDid you know that 1 in 5 people in the USA have an STI? Winchester's AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (A.R.E.) will be at the library to provide free STI testing for the community. Testing includes: HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis.
- Studio 330: Sewing 201 - Sew a Book Pillow Part 2
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDTCreate a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Supplies and materials provided, if you want to bring your own fabric this will use approximately 1 yard. Register for this event online. Note: Need to have completed Part 1 to participate. Must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine.
- Studio 330: Embroidery Club
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person EventJoin 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. Drop-ins welcome.
- Studio 330: Walk-In Hours
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventCome tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Not familiar with what Studio 330 has to offer? Learn more here. Note: Glowforge is not available during walk-in hours. No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.
- Preserving Family Memories: A Conservation Perspective
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDFamily treasures like photo albums, scrapbooks, and bibles connect us to our past and inspire future generations. Preserving them ensures these stories last.
Join Samuels Public Library and the Warren Heritage Society for a special Third Thursdays event featuring Kristi Wright, principal of Wright Conservation & Framing. Kristi is a book and paper conservator in private practice based in Front Royal, Virginia. She will demonstrate practical ways to store, handle, and care for your family memories to include photo albums, family bibles, and scrapbooks. Register for this event online. - Studio 330: String Theory
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventWelcome 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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- What the Tech!
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDNeed help with technology? Come by the library’s Studio 330 where we will be going over computers and other technology basics. Having trouble with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other device? Bring it in, and we’ll help! Register for this event online.
- Walkabout Wednesday: Best Pots for Indoor Plants
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person EventJoin Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Walkabout Wednesdays where they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library. Monthly topics for mini-lessons will vary each month. This month, join us to learn about what type of pot may be best for your indoor plant!
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law. - Studio 330: Embroidery Club
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person EventJoin 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. Drop-ins welcome.
- Studio 330: Walk-In Hours
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventCome tour Studio 330 or bring your project to work on. Walk-In hours are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Not familiar with what Studio 330 has to offer? Learn more here. Note: Glowforge is not available during walk-in hours. No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.
- Studio 330: String Theory
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person EventWelcome 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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, June 4th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.
- Love & Logic: Parenting with Empathy Session 2
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
REGISTRATION REQUIREDWarren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:
• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren'tTo register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.