SPECIAL FUNDRAISER

Taste for Books: Animal Kingdom — Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m. Take a walk on the wild side at Samuels Public Library’s annual fundraiser. Come in costume (optional) and enjoy food and drinks, a silent auction and games with prizes. Single tickets are $75; group rate is $300 for five tickets. Visit tasteforbooks.net for tickets and information. Note: The library will be closed during the day April 25 in preparation for the event.

ONE-TIME EVENTS

Seniors First Workshop: Prescription Drug Coverage — Thursday, April 9, 2–3 p.m. Learn how Medicare Part D works, including formularies, tiers and extra help options, plus tips for lowering drug costs. Following the workshop, one-on-one 20-minute counseling sessions are available starting at 3 p.m. Call VICAP at 540-635-7141 or visit seniorsfirst.info. To book a counseling session, contact the Adult Reference Department at 540-635-3153 ext. 105.

It’s Feud Time! — Thursday, April 9, 5–7:30 p.m. Brought to you by Warren Coalition, this Family Feud-style event challenges teams of two to five people to guess the top answers to survey questions covering popular topics as well as drugs and alcohol, mental health, smartphone usage and resilience. The winning team receives a $50 gift card per person (up to five people). A dinner of lasagna, salad, dessert and drinks will be provided. Free, but registration required. Intended for middle and high school students and their families. Register at bit.ly/feudtime.

Book Talk with Will Hackman — Monday, April 13, 6–7:30 p.m. Front Royal author Will Hackman discusses his new book “Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves,” joined by guests Justin Proctor of the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute and Makario Sarsozo, a senior communications strategist for Homeworld Collective. The panel will discuss local and community climate actions and ways to get involved, followed by Q&A and a book signing.

Sewing 101 — Wednesday, April 15, 5–6:30 p.m. An introduction to sewing for beginners using a SINGER Heavy Duty 4411 machine. Participants will learn to thread, wind a bobbin and complete a simple take-home project. Registration required.

Spring Bird ID and Photography — Saturday, April 18, 9–10:30 a.m. Off-site at Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville. Local photographer and educator Sharon Fisher leads a workshop on bird identification and photography. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Hikes of up to 2 miles on even terrain; sturdy footwear recommended. All camera types and experience levels welcome. Standard park parking fees apply; limited library park passes available. Registration required.

Sewing 101 — Wednesday, April 22, 5–6:30 p.m. Same beginner-friendly introduction as the April 15 session. Registration required.

RECURRING PROGRAMS

What the Tech! — Every Tuesday, 2–3:30 p.m. Drop in to Studio 330 for help with computers, phones, tablets, laptops or other devices.

Studio 330: Embroidery Club — Every Thursday, 10 a.m.–noon Bring your own hand embroidery or needlework project for a morning of crafting and socializing. No food in the studio; ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Studio 330 Walk-in Hours — Every Thursday, noon–4 p.m. Open for tours or project work on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Walk-in hours are canceled April 23 in preparation for Taste for Books and will resume April 30. Glowforge not available during walk-in hours.

Studio 330: String Theory Fiber Arts Club — Every Saturday, 2–4 p.m. Knitting, crochet, weaving and other fiber arts welcome. Open to experienced and first-time artists ages 13 and up. No food in the studio; ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Love and Logic: Parenting with Empathy — Thursdays through April 23, 5–7 p.m. A six-week parenting series presented by Warren County Social Services and Samuels Public Library. Registration required. Contact Lillian Johns at [email protected] or 540-635-3430 ext. 3386.

BOOK CLUBS & CLUBS

Books & Beyond Book Club — Thursday, April 9, 6–7:45 p.m. Second Thursday of each month. April’s theme is “Space.”

Studio 330: Personal Archiving Series — Saturday, April 11, noon–1:30 p.m. Second Saturday of each month. April’s topic: Preserving Stories Through Artifacts — how to connect stories to keepsakes and memorabilia for future generations. Registration required.

Studio 330: Genealogy Club — Monday, April 13, 2–4 p.m. Second Monday of each month. April’s topic: Genealogy Meets Genetics, featuring author Colleen Snyder discussing how genetic genealogy has shaped her research for “In Search of Giants.”

Scary Words Horror Book Club — Saturday, April 18, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Third Saturday of each month. This month’s title: “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” by Grady Hendrix.

Walkabout Wednesday: Plant Medium — Wednesday, April 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Last Wednesday of each month. Extension Master Gardener Volunteers discuss the best potting medium for indoor plants and how to know when it’s time to replant.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Phoenix Project — Tuesday, April 21, 2–4 p.m. Advocates from Phoenix Project are available to members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning and more. Free, confidential and trauma-informed.

For more information, visit samuelslibrary.net or call 540-635-3153.

Information from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.