Community Events
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for December 15-31
General Education Development
Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. The GED class will not be meeting the last two weeks in December due to the Winter holidays.
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. This group will not be meeting the last week in December (T&TH Dec. 24 & 26) and the first week in January (T&TH Dec 31st & Jan 2nd) due to the winter holidays.
Books & Beyond Discussion Group
Samuels Public Library invites you to the Books & Beyond Bookclub Wednesday, December 18th at 10:00 A.M. where Pavilion of Woman by Pearl S. Buck will be discussed.
Vibes in the Libes
Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us on Friday, December 20th at 11:00 A.M. for a free musical performance by John Kovac and Friends. Spread good cheer and the joy of the holiday season as you sing along with your favorite Christmas Carols.
Blood Drive
“Starve a vampire; donate blood.” The library will be hosting Virginia Blood Services’ Blood Drive! The Bloodmobile will be in the library parking lot taking any and all blood donations on Saturday, December 21st from 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Walk-ins are welcome; sign-ups are strongly encouraged. Sign up online at www.donateblood.vablood.org
Library Closings
The Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of the Christmas Holiday, Normal hours of operation will resume Thursday, December 26th. In addition, the Library will be closed Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Years Holiday. The library will resume normal hours of operation on Thursday, January 2nd.
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