Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for August 15-31

English as a Second Language Discussion Group

Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our English as a Second language discussion group starting. This is a conversational English language class for adults whose primary language is not English. All skill levels are welcome. Practice speaking English in a welcoming, group atmosphere. This group meets every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 am

Front Royal Sewing Group

Samuels Public Library invites you to the Front Royal Sewing Group that meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 10:30 A.M. (August 12th, & 26th) and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. (August 13th & 27th). People with all levels of sewing skills from beginner to advanced. Bring your own sewing machine. There is a limited number of extra sewing machines available for people who give advance notice.

Crochet Group

Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 A.M (August 14th & 28th). All ability levels welcome.

How is “Data Science” Changing Ecology & Conservation Biology?

Join Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute research scientist Justin Calabrese Thursday, August 15th @6:00 P.M for a special program exploring how so-called “data science” is changing ecology and conservation biology. Dr. Calabrese is a research ecologist who has done extensive research around the world on animal movement.

SPL – Books & Beyond

Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our Books and Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, August 21st at 10 A.M. where The Alice Network by Kate Quinn will be discussed. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked in the library’s parking lot from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, August 24th. Consider giving the gift of life!

One Movie To Rule Them All

Join us at the Library for a fun showing of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring on Saturday, August 31st at 1:00 PM in preparation of SamiCon in September! This is a PG-13 movie, children are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult.

Plant-Based Cooking Workshop

Join Heidi Anderson and Samuels Library Staff Saturday, August 24th at 2:00 P.M. for a fun cooking workshop designed to make even the pickiest eaters love healthy, plant-based cooking. In this workshop learn how to make vegan style pizza! Although this is an adult program, mature children accompanied by a responsible adult caregiver are always welcome.

A Massive Resistance: Panel Discussion on the Resistance to School Desegregation in Warren County

Join us Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 P.M. for a panel discussion on the massive resistance to the desegregation of Warren County Schools. Members on the panel include: the Reverand James Kilby and his sister, author Betty Kilby Fisher, who were part of the first class to desegregate Warren County High School; Dr. Utzinger, History Department Chairman at Hampton Sydney College; and members of the group Coming to the Table.