Race to the Finish Raffle
Buy Your Tickets, Pick Your Horse, and Race to the Finish with Samuels Public Library!
June 15th - June 30th
Join us in the fun of our Race to the Finish Raffle! Inspired by the horse racing season, this fundraiser helps support the Library’s operations, resources, and services while giving you the chance to win one of three exciting prize packages.
As we approach the end of Fiscal Year 2026 and prepare for a new chapter beginning July 1st, we’re inviting you to help us finish strong. While the Donor Emergency Fund will officially close on June 30th, community support remains essential to helping the Library meet rising costs and continue providing the high-quality services our community relies on every day.
Winners will be drawn July 1st during Samuels Library's Open House
How it Works
One winning ticket will be drawn from each horse’s raffle box.
- The winner from the 1st place horse receives the Grand Prize
- The winner from the 2nd place horse receives the Runner-Up Prize
- The winner from the 3rd place horse receives the Third Place Prize
Grand Prize
$515 Value
- $300 Field & Main Gift Certificate
- 1 Green Inland Parking Pass & 4 Tickets to the Foxfield Races
Runner-Up Prize
$330 Value
- Donahoe’s Whimsical Flowers Gift Basket
Third Place Prize
$280+ Value
- 4 Guest Passes to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- One Round of Golf for Four at Prince William Golf Course
Each prize has a value of $280+!
You do not need to be present to win. Winners must pick up their prize within two weeks of the drawing, or it will be forfeited to another winner.
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Meet the Horses
Dewey Dash
Known for sprinting through the stacks and always arriving first to story time, Dewey Dash is a quick-thinking favorite with a passion for books and bold finishes.
Rumor has it Dewey Dash once outran a runaway book cart and still had time to grab a snack at Epilogue Bookstore.
Favorite Snack: Mini Muffins
Favorite Book: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Sir Sammy Gallops
Refined, reliable, and well-read, Sir Sammy Gallops approaches every race with the confidence of a horse who definitely returns books on time.
The distinguished racer has impeccable manners, a polished stride, and absolutely no tolerance for dog-eared pages.
Favorite Snack: Tea Biscuits
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory races with the energy of someone who packed snacks, a compass, and absolutely no backup plan.
Favorite Snack: Trail Mix
Favorite Book: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne