Community Resource Fair — Wednesday, March 4, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (In person). See what resources are available in your community and talk directly with representatives about how they can help. Bring your questions, pick up free items and explore the services available to you.

Sewing 201: St. Patrick’s Quilted Wall Hanging (Two-Part Program) — Wednesday, March 4 and March 11, 5:00–6:30 p.m. (In person, registration required). This two-part class will demonstrate techniques for creating a St. Patrick’s Day themed quilted wall hanging. Registration enrolls participants in both sessions. Participants must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine. All supplies and materials are provided.

Studio 330 Craft Swap — Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (In person). Refresh your craft stash during the library’s second annual Craft Swap. Early access from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. is available for those who donated craft supplies during February. The event opens to the public from 12–2 p.m. to browse and pick up free craft materials while supplies last. Visitors can also explore Studio 330 equipment and find inspiration for their next project.

Seniors First Workshop: Medicare and Other Coverage — How They Work Together — Thursday, March 12, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (In person). Learn about special enrollment periods, avoiding coverage gaps and penalties and how Medicare coordinates with employer coverage, retirement plans, TRICARE, VA benefits and COBRA. For questions call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info. One-on-one counseling sessions can be scheduled beginning at 3:00 p.m. by contacting Samuels Public Library staff at 540-635-3135 ext. 105.

Seniors First Counseling — Thursday, March 12, 3:00–4:00 p.m. (20-minute sessions, in person). Meet individually with Seniors First for assistance navigating Medicare, reviewing coverage options and identifying programs that may help lower healthcare costs. Contact the Adult Reference Department at 540-635-3153 ext. 105 to reserve an available counseling timeslot.

Writing Workshop: Improve Communication Skills — Thursday, March 19, 6:00–7:30 p.m. (In person, registration required). Join award-winning writer, editor and professor Dr. Dan Trigoboff for a workshop focused on improving communication skills. Dr. Trigoboff has more than 50 years of experience in media and academia, beginning his career while earning a bachelor’s degree at Boston University and later teaching at Methodist University and North Carolina State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media. He retired as professor emeritus at St. Augustine’s University in 2024.

Sewing 201: Hemming — Wednesday, March 25, 5:00–6:30 p.m. (In person, registration required). Participants who have basic sewing experience will learn hemming techniques using a sewing machine. Bring a project such as pants, skirts or other items that need hemming. Participants must have completed Sewing 101 or have equivalent sewing machine knowledge.

Sublimation 101 — Thursday, March 26, 5:00–7:00 p.m. (In person, registration required). Learn the basics of sublimation printing and create a custom item to take home. This hands-on class explains how sublimation works, what materials are compatible and how to prepare and heat-press a design. Bring a photo or image on a removable flash drive or use one of the library’s pre-formatted designs. Beginners are welcome and all supplies are provided. No food is allowed in the studio and patrons ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Short Film Screenings: “Building for Birds” and “Grass Roots” — Thursday, March 26, 6:00–7:30 p.m. (In person). Join the library for two short films about migratory birds and biodiversity conservation on working land in the Shenandoah Valley. Director Sam LeGrys, research ecologist Brian Evens and Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative coordinator Justin Proctor will participate in a panel discussion following the screenings. “Building for Birds” examines the problem of bird collisions with glass windows, which kill an estimated one billion birds each year in the United States, while “Grass Roots” highlights research conducted by Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes program and partner farms.

Basic Machine Embroidery — Friday, March 27, 12:00–2:00 p.m. (In person, registration required). Learn the fundamentals of machine embroidery using the library’s Brother PE900 embroidery machine and create a simple monogram or one-color image on sample fabric. No food is allowed in the studio and patrons ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bluebells, Wildflowers and Wildlife Walk & Photography — Saturday, March 28, 9:00–10:30 a.m. (Off-site program, registration required). Join local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher for a photography workshop at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville. Participants will meet outside the visitor center for tips on photographing spring flowers and wildlife before exploring selected areas of the park. All cameras, from smartphones to professional equipment, are welcome and the program may include hikes of up to two miles on even terrain. The park’s standard parking fees apply and the library has a limited number of park passes available.