Adult Programming

Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, January 5th, 2026 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join us in Studio 330 and create buttons showcasing the worlds and genres that align with your reading preferences! Make up to 4 buttons showcasing the reading teams you fall into, whether it be by genre or fantasy world/army/families. This program welcomes drop-ins, no registration required. *Note: No food or drinks are allowed in the studio, and an adult must accompany patrons between 13-17.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Do 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. January’s theme is New Beginnings! 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.

Thursday, January 8th, 2026 
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Come 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.

Thursday, January 8th, 2026 
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

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. Contact Reference staff directly to sign up for a 20 minute session - call 540.635.3153 x105, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Saturday, January 10th, 2026 
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Discover 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.

January's Topic: Getting Started and setting goals. Have you inherited boxes of your family's history or do you have treasures of your own that you want to preserve to carry on your family legacy? Come to our monthly Personal Archives Series to learn how to get started and set goals so you can finally tackle the backlog of your collected history. Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for this event online.

Monday, January 12th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Interested 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.

January's Topic: Database discovery. Get an overview of using Ancestry Library Edition and how it can work with or enhance your own account. Also, discover what to do if you want to close out and pass down your Ancestry account and not lose all your hard work. Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing.

Friday, January 16th, 2026 
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Come explore our Glowforge and create a one-of-a-kind slate coaster to take home with you. Bring a simple image on a removable flash drive such as a logo, family crest, or solid color image or use one of our pre-formatted designs. Supplies and materials provided. *Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Need help with technology? Come by the library’s Meeting Room B 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.

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing.

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

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! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 every Saturday afternoon. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, January 29th, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join us for Hand Embroidery Stitchers every Thursday morning! Bring your own needlework project to work on for a morning of crafting and socializing.

Thursday, January 29th, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Come explore our Glowforge and create a one-of-a-kind slate coaster to take home with you. Bring a simple image on a removable flash drive such as a logo, family crest, or solid color image or use one of our pre-formatted designs. Supplies and materials provided. *Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for this event online.