Thursday, January 28th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

We love them and take care of them, and they love us! Pets! Miss Pattie will read some fun stories to us this week. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, January 30th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

This class will provide tips for taking great photos with your iPhone. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11

Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. We will use coins to help us investigate surface tension. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, February 4th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

During this story time, Miss Pattie will read books that are new at the library! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, February 6th, 2021 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 18  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Calling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels Public Library at 540.635.3153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

The Shenandoah River and its Valley have long been regarded as among the most beautiful and majestic natural features of America. But for many reasons, the river has suffered over the last few decades. Fish kills and algal outbreaks, associated with manure from unfenced herds of cattle and large poultry operations, make the river unhealthy and unpleasant for those hoping to enjoy it. And so Mark Frondorf, Shenandoah Riverkeeper, is launching the Respect the Shenandoah Campaign. Join us to learn what you can do! Register for this event online.

Thursday, February 11th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

Be My Valentine will be the theme of this week’s stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Friday, February 12th, 2021 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic? Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours? Can't get enough puns? Can you quote every line from your favorite rom com? Join us for Bad Romance, where Samuel Public Library will have a genre discussion as part of our Adult Winter Reading program. Indulge us with your favorite romance books, movies, music or other media, and possibly discover a new treat in this awesome informal discussion! As an extra valentine from SPL and local author and host Sydney Woods, participants get free access to her Valentine's Novella, The Candyman Can. This is a virtual program run through Zoom. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11

Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. Using a cipher, we’ll do some decoding during today’s club, to find the answer to a riddle. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages

It's time for bed! Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Friday, February 19th, 2021 
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11

Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? Learn how this amazing phenomenon occurs in the night sky. Learn how to make your own aurora borealis during this fascinating program. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, February 20th, 2021 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 18  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Calling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels Public Library at 540.635.3153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Please be sure to provide your Minecraft username and email address when signing up. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 11

Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of S.T.E.M.-related topics. We’ll learn more about potential and kinetic energy as we make a balloon car. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, February 25th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

Happy Birthday, Mr. President will be the theme of our stories as we celebrate great men in our country’s history. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, February 27th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Our photography group meets virtually, every other week via Zoom. During this presentation we will discuss how to capture and edit photos using Android phones. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. Register for this event online.

Saturday, March 6th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Our photography group meets virtually, every other week via Zoom. During this presentation we will share moon and star images. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. Register for this event online.

Saturday, March 13th, 2021 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Our photography group meets virtually, every other week via Zoom. During this presentation we will share places and techniques for photographing the valley’s speculator wildflowers. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. Register for this event online.

Thursday, April 8th, 2021 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.

Thursday, May 13th, 2021 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.

Thursday, June 10th, 2021 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

New members of all ages are always welcome to the library's book club! This month's book is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

New members of all ages are always welcome to the library's book club! This month's book is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

New members of all ages are always welcome to the library's book club! This month's book is Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.