adult programming
The library offers many programs for adults (and families) with the support of the Friends of Samuels Library. We offer programs on history, gardening, local authors, travel, music and theater, animals and nature, finance, and more. In addition, we have two book clubs, a genealogy club, and regular computer classes on basic topics.
For a calendar of monthly events, click the link below:
| May | June |
For more information about any upcoming events, please click on the program name in the following list.
| Mondays and Wednesdays | 6:00 p.m. |  |
Inglés como segundo idioma / English as a second language Curso comienza 15 de mayo de 2013 / class starts May 15, 2013. Lunes y Miércoles / Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. No pierdas esta oportunidad / don't miss this opportunity! |
| Thursday, May 16, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
Basic Computer Class This month's topic is Microsoft Word. |
| May 16-20, 2013 | times vary |  |
FOSL Semi-Annual Used Book Sale Join us for the book sale! Thursday night is a special preview for Friends of Samuels Library members (sign up today if you're not a member yet!), Friday and Saturday are normal days, and Monday is pick-your-own-price day! |
| Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
Along Came a Spider Naturalist and wildlife photographer Teta Kain explores the world of the spider, including folk lore, scientific facts, and funny stories of her encounters with the misunderstood creatures. |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
White House Scandals - First Ladies Edition Join retired political science professor Charles P. Lickson to learn about First Lady scandals from the founding mothers to Florence Harding. |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 | 12:30 p.m. |  |
Vibes at the Libes Come listen to local musicians and bring your lunch if you like! This month's performers are Annie & Mac. |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. |  |
Monday Morning Game & Gab Join us one Monday each month to play cards and board games, enjoy a chat, and meet new friends at the library! |
| Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Basic Computer Class This month's topic is Microsoft PowerPoint. |
| June 10 to August 5, 2013 | all day, every day! |  |
Adult Summer Reading Program - Groundbreaking Reads Join us for our first ever summer reading program for adults. Read and log your books for a chance to win a gift card every week and the end-of-summer grand prize, a Kindle! |
| Monday, June 10, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
Ghosts of Virginia Kick off our first ever adult summer reading program, Groundbreaking Reads, by digging up some Virginia ghosts with local author L.B. Taylor Jr., the authority on paranormal activity in the Commonwealth! |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. |  |
Movie Matinee Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for a movie matinee! This month, on the eve of her wedding, a rich woman's ex-husband and a reporter show up to cause trouble. |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Books and Beyond This month's book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
CSI: Plants Learn about plant evidence used to solve cases both historical and modern from Steve Carroll, Director of Public Programs at the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm. |
| Thursday, June 20, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. | |
Basic Computer Class This month's topic is Microsoft PowerPoint. |
| Thursday, June 27, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. |  |
White House Scandals - First Ladies Edition Join retired political science professor Charles P. Lickson to learn about First Lady scandals from Eleanor Roosevelt to Michelle Obama. |
| Monday, July 1, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Monday Morning Game & Gab Join us one Monday each month to play cards and board games, enjoy a chat, and meet new friends at the library! |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Movie Matinee Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for a movie matinee! This month, two men cross-dress their way into an all female band to hide from the mob and one falls in love. |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Basic Computer Class This month's topic is Microsoft Excel. |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. |  |
The Exploration of Mars Join Shanil Virani, director of the John C. Wells Planetarium, to explore Mars! Learn about missions to the red planet and why we keep going back. This presentation will be suitable for a very general audience! |
| Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Books and Beyond This month's book is Threats by Amelia Gray. |
| Thursday, July 25, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. | |
Basic Computer Class This month's topic is Microsoft Excel. |
| Monday, August 5, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Monday Morning Game & Gab Join us one Monday each month to play cards and board games, enjoy a chat, and meet new friends at the library! |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Movie Matinee Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for a movie matinee! This month, a sheltered princess and an American newspaperman have a romantic vacation in the Eternal City. |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Books and Beyond This month, please pick your own book to bring and share with the group! |
| Monday, September 9, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Monday Morning Game & Gab Join us one Monday each month to play cards and board games, enjoy a chat, and meet new friends at the library! |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | 11:00 a.m. | |
Movie Matinee Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for a movie matinee! This month, upon returning home to small-town America, three WWII veterans find that everything has changed. |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. |  |
Books and Beyond This month's book is Dante's Inferno. |