Winter Reading at Samuels Public Library
Youth and Adult Winter Reading programs will start Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
For youth reading come enjoy some special activities during our Winter Reading kickoff! Register to become a “Winter Reader” and earn a prize each week!
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Balloon designs!
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Face & hand painting
For the first month of Adult Winter Reading, we’re having a writing contest for all adults. The prompt: write up to two pages about a magical wintry day in the Shenandoah Valley! It can be real or fictional; we accept poetry, too. Submission forms and details are available at the Adult Reference Desk. You must have a submission form. Submissions are due by Tuesday, January 31st midnight, and will be judged by our very own Pen & Prose Creative Writing Group! Winners will be announced at the end of Winter Reading. Email us at reference@samuelslibrary.net for any questions.
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News Maker Michelle Ross on SPL’s help with C4H
Samuel’s Public Library (SPL) has been a great partner with the River 953 and Fox Sports Radio 1450’s Camping for Hunger (C4H) Campaign for years.
This year SPL is stepping up their participation and at the same time helping out their patrons as well.
We spoke with the Library’s Director Michelle Ross about the effort in our latest news maker.
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Michelle explains the Food for Fines campaign to encourage donations for C4H.
She explains how much a person can save on fines just by donating a nonperishable food item.
Michelle also tells us of the extension of the library’s campaign as well.
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The first volunteer fair is scheduled for Sat. 5/14
Congregational Community Action Project (C-Cap) and the Wednesday Group are hosting the first Warren County Volunteer Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..
The fair was announced at the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce website to be held at Samuel’s Public Library.
Nonprofits that will be there include Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Warren Coalition and more.
Any nonprofits interested in participating in the fair should contact Samuel’s Public Library in Front Royal.
Contact Michelle Toss at Samuel’s Public Library at (540) 635-3153.
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SamiCon at Samuel’s Library
Samuel’s Public Library is hosting SamiCon today from 10 am – 4:30 pm.
As a part of Free Comic Book Day, families are invited to the library for a free comic and a day of video game themed fun.
SamiCon will feature a coding workshop from Coding Ninjas, Pokemon cookie decorating, arcade machines, escape rooms, and more.
There will also be a costume contest and performances by local magician Kevin Owens.
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News Maker Erin Rooney on Samuel’s Library Memory Lab
Samuel’s Public Library of Front Royal announced through an email that they can offer Memory Lab.
Memory Lab can preserve old faded photos and documents and even VHS tape.
We spoke with Adult Reference Supervisor Erin Rooney about the innovative lab in our latest news maker.
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Erin tells us how the lab is able to take old documents and old photos and preserve them for future generations.
She also tells us of the variety of ways the materials can be stored and saved.
Erin also tells us that in order to use the lab you must set an appointment here.
She also tells us of what the Library hopes to offer in the future with the lab.
Click here for Erin’s interview.
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News Maker Erin Rooney on Samuel’s Library Memory Lab
Samuel’s Public Library of Front Royal announced through an email that they can offer Memory Lab.
Memory Lab can preserve old faded photos and documents and even VHS tape.
We spoke with Adult Reference Supervisor Erin Rooney about the innovative lab in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Erin tells us how the lab is able to take old documents and old photos and preserve them for future generations.
She also tells us of the variety of ways the materials can be stored and saved.
Erin also tells us that in order to use the lab you must set an appointment here.
She also tells us of what the Library hopes to offer in the future with the lab.
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Samuel’s Library adds a Memory Lab
Samuel’s Public Library Front Royal announced in an email that they now offer a Memory Lab.
The service will allow patrons to preserve and share media that is in danger of deterioration.
The Memory Lab can also preserve materials that require equipment that is no longer available or unusable.
Memory Lab converts old photos, VHS tape and film into a digital format.
Patrons can register for 2 hour sessions to use the Memory Lab at the Library’s Registration calendar here.
A brief tutorial will be given to patrons before using the Memory Lab from Library staff for proper use.
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StoryWalk premiere at Eastham Park
Warren County Parks and Recreation, Samuels Public Library and Rotary Club are teaming up for the new StoryWalk at Eastham Park in Front Royal.
The new book along the walk will be Have You Heard the Nesting Bird by Rita Gray.
Families are invited to the park today at 1 pm to learn more about local birds and build a bird-feeder.
The first 50 children in attendance will also receive a copy of the book featured on the walk.
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News Maker Michelle Ross on the opening of StoryWalk® Trail
A StoryWalk® trail ribbon cutting happens tomorrow Dec. 15 at 3:30 at Eastham Park in Front Royal.
We spoke with Samuel’s Public Library Director Michelle Ross about exactly what a StoryWalk® trail is in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Michelle tell’s us what the StoryWalk® is and what it encourages.
Michelle also tells us about how StoryWalk® Trails are found worldwide.
We also found out about the home COVID-19 test kits that are available at Samuel’s Public Library.
Michelle also tells about the library’s survey that they are asking us to fill out before Dec. 31.
Click here for Michelle’s interview.
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Camping for Hunger accepting donations through Sat. 11/20
The Camping for Hunger donations continue to grow at 1106 Elm St. Front Royal.
The bus was just visited by volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel dropping off donations, pictured.
We are also thankful to you for an over flowing donation box from Samuels Public Library.
A new box has been placed at Samuel’s Public Library and other drop off locations are found by clicking here.
The needed donations will help C-Cap feed our friends and neighbors through spring.
Click here for all Camping for Hunger information including a secure monetary donation link.
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