Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 
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.

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.

Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

A horror book club for people who should be afraid of the dark. This month’s titles are: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu. Register for this event online.

Monday, January 5th, 2026 
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, January 6th, 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.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with New Year stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

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.

Saturday, January 10th, 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 12th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. 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.

Tuesday, January 13th, 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.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with stories about Animal Tracks, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. Register for this event online.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & Under  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come hear a grandparent read a few stories, learn nursery rhymes, and do a craft. Register for this event online.

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.

Saturday, January 17th, 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.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Listen to how an old flag is disposed of properly. Learn the history of the American flag and then make your own. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Ice stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. There will be a special guest for both story times to talk about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. 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.

Thursday, January 22nd, 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.

Friday, January 23rd, 2026 
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come hear stories about the heroes of the garden. Are they working in the winter? How do they help? The Master Gardeners will have hands-on activities as they present the "Heroes". Register for this event online.

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.

Monday, January 26th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Learn about potential and kinetic energy as we design and test a snowball launcher. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & Under  REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED 

Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Hibernation stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. Siblings welcome. Register for this event online.

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 
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.