Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Events for August

You can find and register for all library events on our website, www.samuelslibrary.net.

One-Time Events:

Wildlife Photography and Scavenger Hunt

• Thursday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• In person. We will meet at the River – Picnic Shelter 1 in the Shenandoah River State Park. Using Observational and Photography Skills to Document Nature in this session, we will focus on taking photographs of the smaller items in our natural world. We will begin with a review of techniques for taking close-up photographs. Following the review, we will head to the field to practice these techniques by capturing images to complete a nature scavenger hunt. This is a great family event. All types of cameras from smartphones to professional cameras and levels of photographers are welcomed. 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.

Ongoing Programs:

What the Tech!

• Every Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
• In person. Need help with technology? Come by the library’s Meeting Room B 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!

Walking Book Club

• Tuesday, August 6th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• First Tuesday of every month.
• In person. Discuss what you’ve been reading lately while taking a walk with fellow readers! Weather permitting.

A.R.E. Inc. Free STI Testing

• Wednesday, August 7th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• First Wednesday of every quarter.
• In person. Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the USA have an STI? Winchester’s AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (A.R.E.) will be at the library to provide free STI testing for the community. Testing includes: HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis.

Bad Romance

• Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• First Wednesday of every month.
• In person. Do you consider yourself a hopeless romantic?  Are bad romances a guilty pleasure of yours?  Can’t get enough puns? Can you quote every line from your favorite rom-com? Then you should join us for Bad Romance, where Samuels Public Library will have a themed discussion for the romance genre every month. Indulge us with your favorite romance books, movies, music or other media, and possibly discover a new treat in this awesome informal discussion! New members are always welcome!

Books & Beyond

• Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
• Second Thursday of every month.
• In person. Do you love books and sharing them as much as we do? Join us to delve into new worlds of conversation about new books at your community’s public library! The theme this month is Music. Read anything relating to the theme and come join us to discuss it!

Genealogy Club

• Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Second Wednesday of every month.
• In person. 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.

Phoenix Project – Hope for New Beginnings

• Tuesday, August 20th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Third Tuesday of every month.
• In person. 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, education, and more. Their services are free, confidential, and trauma-informed. Hope. Help. Healing.

Music and Movement – For Adults

• Monday, August 26th from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
• Fourth Monday of every month.
• In person. Introducing our newest recurring monthly event: Music and Movement for Adults. Our weekly Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers program has been a hit, so we’re looking to expand to serve all adults interested in listening to music or performing light movement exercises in a group setting. We will incorporate music from all genres and explore light yoga and multisensory activities as they relate to music.