Samuels Public Library Adult Programming events for September 15-30

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.

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

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 (September 11th & 25h). All ability levels welcome.

Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree

Samuels Public Library invites you to a workshop for beginning to advanced genealogists. Discover your family roots with a team of genealogists who together have researched more than 50,000 names. Classes are held 1st & 3rd Thursday nights at 6:00 pm. (September 5th & 19th)

A Massive Resistance: Part 2 Round Table Discussion

A special program sponsored by Front Royal/Warren County Ministerial Association. Coming to the Table and the Friends of Samuels Library. This two-part program explores how the community’s response contributed to Virginia’s “Massive Resistance” laws defying attempts at public school desegregation, particularly after the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Decision in 1954. On Thursday, September 19th at 6:00 P.M. a round-table discussion will focus on the insights gained from the first presentation and community reconciliation.

Presenters:

• Reverend James Kilby, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Washington, VA
• Betty Leckie, Former Warren County Teacher (1959-1960)
• Dr. J. Michael Utzinger, Elliott Professor of Religion, Chair of the Dept. of Religion at Hampden-Sydney College

Trash to Treasure Workshop

FOSL hosts Allyson Ponn, Education & Program Support specialist with the Lord Fairfax Soil & Water Conservation District Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 P.M. for a special craft workshop. Learn how to turn your trash into treasure.

Fall Landscape Photography Workshop

The Friends of Samuels Library presents a Special Fall Landscape Photography Workshop led by photographer Sharon Fisher on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 P.M.