Press Releases
SAMUELS PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES DONOR EMERGENCY FUND TO SUSTAIN SERVICES AMID COUNTY FUNDING CRISIS — May 14, 2025
As a result of the Warren County Board of Supervisors decision not to renew its Memorandum of Agreement with Samuels Public Library, the community has…
Samuels Public Library Withdraws Legal Filing to Encourage Constructive Negotiation, Left in Shock by Warren County Board of Supervisors' Contract Admission — April 30, 2025
In a good faith effort to bridge the current divide and foster productive dialogue, Samuels Public Library has voluntarily withdrawn its legal filing that…
Samuels Library Stands By Community Partnership in Response to County RFP — April 21, 2025
As the result of the Warren County Supervisors 4-1 vote to not renew the Library Funding Agreement (Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)) with Samuels Public Library…
Samuels Public Library – On a Winning Streak! — April 3, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Samuels Public Library has received 4 Awards at last week’s Virginia Public Library Directors Association conference held…
First Library Director Visits Samuels Library — March 12, 2025
Mr. Gary Graham came for a special visit with the staff of Samuels Public Library. Mr. Graham is a bit of a legend here at the Library. Some might remember that…
Urgent Message From the Samuels Library Board of Trustees — March 4, 2025
The Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees are asking our elected Board of Supervisors to weigh tonight’s decisions very carefully. They hold in their hands a 225 year-old award winning…
Message From the Samuels Library Board of Trustees — February 26, 2025
In response to questions from the public, please be advised of the following communication to the Warren County Library Board on 2/24/25.
Gratitude to Our Community — December 16, 2024
… We want to thank you for turning out by the hundreds to show your incredible support for Samuels Public Library, your library! You spoke….
Virginia Library of the Year & More — October 2024
The Virginia Library Association congratulates the 2024 Virginia Library of the Year, Samuels Public Library. Samuels Public Library has been providing public access to literature and…
Open Letter to Our Warren County Community — October 5, 2023
This week the Samuels Library Board of Trustees and the Warren County Board of Supervisors were able to reach a consensus to finalize a Library Funding…
Transcript from President's Time During 9/11 Board of Trustees Meeting — September 11, 2023
Samuels Public Library Board of Trustees President Melody Hotek gives speech on September 11, 2023 to address misconceptions amid book banning controversy…

