Press Releases
Samuels Library Stands By Community Partnership in Response to County RFP
Press Release | April 21st, 2025
As the result of the Warren County Supervisors 4-1 vote to not renew the Library Funding Agreement (Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)) with Samuels Public Library, set to expire June 30, 2025, Warren County has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) to vendors for Library Management Services under Chapter 38 of the Warren County Code. In answer to numerous questions about this RFP from the public, the Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees would like to respond. ...
Samuels Public Library - On a Winning Streak!
Press Release | April 3rd, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Samuels Public Library has received 4 Awards at last week’s Virginia Public Library Directors Association conference held in Harrisonburg on March 27th and 28th attended by Erin Rooney, Library Director. ...
First Library Director Visits Samuels Library
Press Release | March 12th, 2025
Today Mr. Gary Graham came for a special visit with the staff of Samuels Public Library. ...
Urgent Message From the Samuels Library Board of Trustees
Press Release | March 4th, 2025
The Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees are asking our elected Board of Supervisors to weight tonight's decisions very carefully. ...
Message From the Samuels Library Board of Trustees
Press Release | February 26th, 2025
In response to questions from the public, please be advised of the following communication to the Warren County Library Board on 2/24/25. ...
Public Q&A Forums
Documents & Video | Updated February 22nd, 2025
Samuels Public Library Trustees and Staff hosted several presentations outlining information concerning the recent challenge to the Library's structure by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, as well as what to expect in the coming months. ...
Gratitude To Our Community
Press Release | December 16th, 2024
Dear Patrons, Friends and Family, We want to thank you for turning out by the hundreds to show your incredible support for Samuels Public Library, your library! ...
Virginia Library of the Year & More
Press Release | September 13th, 2024
Virginia Library Assosciation honors Samuels Public Library with 2024 Library of the Year Award, along with Board President, Melody Hotek, the 2024 Trustee of the Year, and Friends of Samuels Library, the 2024 Friends Group of the Year. ...
Open Letter to our Warren County Community
Press Release | October 5th, 2023
This week the Samuels Library Board of Trustees and the Warren County Board of Supervisors were able to reach a consensus to finalize a Library Funding Agreement that secures county funding for the library for the foreseeable future. ...
Warren County Board of Supervisors and Samuels Public Library Sign Library Funding Agreement
Press Release | October 3rd, 2023
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Warren County Board of Supervisors approved the signed Library Funding Agreement between the Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees and the Warren County Board of Supervisors. ...
Transcript from President's Time During 9/11 Board of Trustees Meeting
Press Release | September 11th, 2023
On behalf of the Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees, I would like to take this opportunity to share some information with the public to clear up some misconceptions that are floating around on social media. ...