Town Talk
Town Talk: A conversation with Erin Rooney and Melody Hotek, Samuels Public Library – April Activities
In this town talk, our publisher Mike McCool speaks with Michal Ashby and Erin Rooney from Samuels Public Library. Michal is the Youth Services Supervisor, and Erin is the Adult Reference Supervisor at the Samuels Public Library.
Erin and Melody updated us on what’s happening at the library in April. Click here to see all the upcoming events.
Are you a fan of imaginative fundraising events that bring together a community for a great cause? Then you won’t want to miss Samuels Library’s upcoming 10th-anniversary celebration of A Taste For Books! This lively and entertaining event is a fantastic opportunity to show your support for our region’s best library services and programming while enjoying an evening of time-traveling fun.
With over 300 guests expected to attend, A Taste For Books has become a beloved annual tradition for many library patrons, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, clubs, and community leaders. This year’s theme, A Journey Through Time, promises to be an exciting adventure that transports attendees through different eras and dimensions. From the DeLorean to the Tardis, you never know where you might end up!
Volunteers play a crucial role in making this event a success, and their creativity is on full display as they host buffet tables featuring decorations and dishes that capture the spirit of each time-traveling vehicle. Whether you’re a history buff, sci-fi enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun night out, A Taste For Books will surely leave you entertained and inspired.
So mark your calendars and get ready to join us for an unforgettable celebration of imagination and community spirit. See you at the library!
Town Talk is a series on the Royal Examiner where we will introduce you to local entrepreneurs, businesses, non-profit leaders, and political figures who influence Warren County. Topics will be varied but hopefully interesting. Let us know if you have an idea or topic or want to hear from someone in our community. Send your request to news@RoyalExaminer.com
Court Battles Leave Virginia’s New Assault Weapons Ban in Legal Limbo
Virginia Ranks Among Top States for Highway Safety and Mobility Benefits, but Challenges Remain
The Supreme Court Should Be Above Politics
Commentary: Virginia’s Atlantic Coast Should Be Protected, Not Turned Into a Sacrifice Zone
Dropped Your ACA Insurance Due to Spiking Premiums? You Could Qualify for a State Subsidy This Fall
CDC Monitors Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases as Summer Produce Season Begins
Kathryn E. “Kathy” Warren (1958 – 2026)
Virginia Expands RetirePath Retirement Program to More Small Businesses
Everyone Is Going to the Moon. Will We Fight Over It?
Ice Down the Hall: A Peculiarly American Demand
This Week’s Showtimes at Royal Cinemas as of July 10th
POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/6/2026
Smoking Makes an Unwanted Comeback Among Gen Z, UVA Expert Warns
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Canada Geese
Moratorium, Potential Closure of Portion of Church Street to Car Traffic, and Automobile Graveyard at Town Council Work Session
Congratulations – But the Fight Continues
I-81 Improvements Continue Across Virginia as Safety, Widening and Traffic Projects Expand
Fifteen Killed in Virginia Crashes Over Independence Day Holiday
Rock Bottom Band to Perform July 9 at Gazebo Gatherings
The Art of the Porch Chat
Virginia Joins Multistate Push Against ICE Rollback on Detainee Death Reporting
Do Data Centers Impact Our Physical Health? Studies are Few and Far Between
How Virginia Became the World’s Data Center Capital and How It’s Going
Luz Norinda Lethcoe (1950 – 2026)
