Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages

Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Friday, August 21st, 2020 
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us for a screening of a recent PBS interview with journalist and non-fiction author Elaine Weiss, followed by a discussion of her book The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. 100 years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was finally ratified, giving women the vote. Join FOSL and the Front Royal Women's Resource Center as we journey back with Weiss to explore the final campaign of their crusade. Please note, if it is not possible to have an in-person event due to social distancing requirements, this event will take place online as a Zoom discussion. Contact the Reference Department for more information and assistance in joining the zoom discussion at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

"A nonfiction political thriller…Weiss zeroes in on the final campaign of the suffrage movement." - Bustle.com

"Riveting… Weiss provides a multidimensional account of the political crusade… The result is a vivid work of American history." - The National Book Review

Register for this event online.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 7 & Up

Do you enjoy art? If so, please join us for our children's art class. This month we will learn about the art of Vincent Van Gogh, and recreate his iconic painting, Starry Night. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 
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. Learn how to make water move using capillary action. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages

Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Friday, August 28th, 2020 
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6 & Up

Do you the love the Little House books? Or, would you like an introduction to those books? In this program, we’ll dig deeper into some fun aspects of the series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Monday, August 31st, 2020 
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6 & Up

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson named a fossil? Do you know the best places to find fossilized shark teeth? What are trace fossils? Join Ms. Michal for a discussion and show-and-tell of fossils that are native to Virginia. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Thursday, September 10th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

Ready for some laughs? Join Miss Pattie for story time as she reads some Funny Tales! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, September 12th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will share people and pet photographs taken by group members. We will review key points of composition and other techniques. Using a free editing tool, suggestions for enhancing photos will be demonstrated. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 
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 be learning about clouds, and making our own in a bottle! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages

Join Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 
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 learn about binary codes this week, and make bracelets. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Thursday, September 24th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All Ages

Home, Sweet Home will be the theme of our stories this week. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, September 26th, 2020 
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join Ms. Michal for a virtual teen discussion group. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations. This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of topics. Sign up in advance to participate on a platform to be determined. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 
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. Lava! You’ll have the opportunity to make your own, after learning about volcanoes. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us for our adult book club discussion time! 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. Register for this event online.

Saturday, October 10th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will share autumn photographs taken by group members. We will review key points of composition and other techniques. Using a free editing tool, suggestions for enhancing photos will be demonstrated. Register for this event online.

Saturday, October 24th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will explore techniques for capturing and editing images to create artist abstract designs. Photographers of all levels using any type of cameras are welcome to join us. Register for this event online.

Saturday, November 7th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will explore techniques using photography to create stories and express emotions. The theme will be on giving thanks. Photographers of all levels using any type of cameras are welcome to join us. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
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 Yellow House by Sarah Broom. 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, December 2nd, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us for our adult book club discussion time! 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. Register for this event online.