Dear Friends,

As Library Director, I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to witness how Samuels Public Library continues to inspire and strengthen our community. Your enthusiasm and support make it possible for the Library to thrive as a welcoming space for all.

Day after day, the Library hums with life – families gathered for storytime, neighbors learning new skills, students finding a quiet place to study, visitors discovering a welcoming space to read, learn, or simply stay connected. This constant energy is possible only because of a devoted team of staff and more than 130 volunteers who give their time and talents to keep programs and services thriving. Yet the real foundation of the Library’s success is you – our community of supporters.

Right now, your library is completely defunded by Warren County and operating on the sole support of donors, sponsorships, private grants, and State Aid for Fiscal Year 2026. To sustain daily operations and meet essential needs, we have set an ambitious Donor Emergency Fund goal of $1,242,142 for the year ending June 30, 2026.

Thanks to many caring friends, we are already more than halfway there – but we still need your help to reach the finish line.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps ensure that Samuels Library remains the heart of our community today and for generations to come. Your generosity keeps the doors open, the lights on, and the ideas flowing.

Thanks to the hard work of our supporters, the outcome of the recent election will hopefully see restoration of Warren County funding for your public library.

Thank you for believing in this library and the people it serves.

With warmth and gratitude,
Erin Rooney
Library Director