Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5

Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Planet Earth stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!

Thursday, April 16th, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join hand embroidery stitchers every Thursday for a morning of stitching and socializing. Bring your own project or gain some knowledge from the community to get started. Drop-ins welcome.

Thursday, April 16th, 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.

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Off-Site Event | Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop. This program takes place at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia. We will meet at the Visitor Center to review bird identification and tips for photographing birds. Afterward, we will explore bird-friendly habitats to observe and photograph these flying wonders.

All types of cameras - from smartphones to professional cameras - are welcome, and all experience levels are encouraged to attend. This program may include hikes of up to 2 miles on even terrain. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Note: State Park parking fee rules apply for attending this program. The Library has a limited number of LVA state park bags with passes. Availability is not guaranteed. Register for this event online.

Saturday, April 18th, 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. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, April 20th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under

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.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Discover how technology is transforming farming! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and build your very own “seeding machine.” Register for this event online.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Serving all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, safety planning, information and education, and more. Our services are free & confidential and trauma-informed. Hope. Help. Healing. Available the third Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5

This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Plant Life stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join hand embroidery stitchers every Thursday for a morning of stitching and socializing. Bring your own project or gain some knowledge from the community to get started. Drop-ins welcome.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Studio Walk-In Hours will not take place on April 23rd as we prepare for our A Taste for Books fundraiser on April 25th. More information about the fundraiser can be found at tasteforbooks.net.

Monday, April 27th, 2026 
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5

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.

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 - 11  REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us as we grow colorful paper worms using capillary action - just add water and watch them magically expand! Plus, enjoy fun worm-themed stories while you create. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Walkabout Wednesdays where they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library. Monthly topics for mini-lessons will vary each month. This month: Join to learn the best potting medium for your indoor plants and how to tell when it is time to replant.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Thursday, April 30th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Join hand embroidery stitchers every Thursday for a morning of stitching and socializing. Bring your own project or gain some knowledge from the community to get started. Drop-ins welcome.

Thursday, April 30th, 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.

Monday, May 4th, 2026 
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & Under

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.

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Need help with technology? Come by the library’s Studio 330 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, May 6th, 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. May’s theme is people in uniform! 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, May 7th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & Under

Join us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.

Thursday, May 7th, 2026 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Love the cottagecore aesthetic? Join us to make a spring garden wreath! Note: No food or drinks are allowed in the studio, and an adult must accompany patrons between 13-17. Register for this event online.

Saturday, May 9th, 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.

May's Topic: Open session to work on your personal archives. Note: No food allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for this event online.

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

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.

Monday, May 11th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester Street, Front Royal
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

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.

May's Topic: National Preservation Month Join us at the Warren Heritage Society for a lecture and hands-on demonstration on preservation techniques. Utilizing records within the Laura Virginia Hale Archives, this session will provide you with ways to approach digitization, storage methods, documentation of materials, and so on. Come prepared with questions on how to preserve your photos, scrapbooks, family bibles, and more! Register for this event online.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Create a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Two-part series. Supplies and materials provided, if you want to bring your own fabric this will use approximately 1 yard. Please note that Part 2 of this program is a continuation of Part 1. If you cannot attend Part 1, you will not be able to complete the project in Part 2. Please ensure you can attend both programs before registering. Register for this event online. Note: Part 2 will be held on May 20th. Must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine.

Thursday, May 14th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & Under

Join us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.

Thursday, May 14th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come in to learn about emerging scams and how you could be affected (genetic testing, new card scams, robocalls, etc.). Presented by Seniors First VICAP. Questions? Call VICAP at 540.635.7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info. Register for this event online.

Thursday, May 14th, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:

• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren't

To register for this class (or the next available session) contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Off-Site Event | Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop. This program takes place at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia.

We will meet at the River - Shelter 1. Using observational and photography skills to document nature, this session will focus on capturing images of the smaller details in our natural world. We will begin with a review of close-up photography techniques, then head into the field to practice these skills by completing a nature-themed scavenger hunt. This is a great family-friendly event.

All types of cameras - from smartphones to professional cameras - are welcome, and all experience levels are encouraged to attend.

Note: State Park parking fee rules apply for attending this program. The Library has a limited number of LVA state park bags with passes. Availability is not guaranteed. Register for this event online.

Saturday, Mary 16th, 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. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, May 16th, 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 title is: Metropolis Down by local author Vesper Doom. Register for this event online.

Monday, May 18th, 2026 
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5

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.

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Event

Serving all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, safety planning, information and education, and more. Our services are free & confidential and trauma-informed. Hope. Help. Healing. Available the third Tuesday of every month in White Meeting Room A.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

TCreate a cozy, functional accessory perfect for holding your favorite reads. Participants will sew a custom book pillow complete with a storage pocket. Supplies and materials provided, if you want to bring your own fabric this will use approximately 1 yard. Register for this event online. Note: Need to have completed Part 1 to participate. Must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & Under

Join us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:

• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren't

To register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.

Saturday, May 23rd, 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. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Walkabout Wednesdays where they discuss and care for the indoor plants at the library. Monthly topics for mini-lessons will vary each month. This month, join us to learn about what type of pot may be best for your indoor plant!

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Thursday, May 28th, 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.

Saturday, May 30th, 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. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! Drop-ins welcome. Note: No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13 -17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Warren County Social Services partners with Samuels Public Library to present Love and Logic, equipping young people with character, compassion and problem solving skills. Parents will gain practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible and happy kids. During this 6 week class you will learn:

• Set limits with empathy
• Reduce arguing, defiance and power struggles
• Tools to help kids learn from mistakes
• Build responsibility and resilience
• How to stay calm- even when kids aren't

To register for this class session beginning 5/14/2026, contact Lillian Johns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 540.635.3430 ext. 3386.