
Title: Samuels Library relying on fundraisers to finish year without county money
Author: Laura Ruby
Published: January 15, 2026
Publisher: The Northern Virginia Daily
Format: Digital
Language: English
In an article covering Samuels Public Library’s efforts to operate without county funding, I’m briefly referenced as a trustee asking whether any programming would be cut back if fundraising slows in the coming months. The board responded by outlining how grants and targeted donations are currently sustaining children’s and seasonal programs, with additional fundraising strategies being explored for adult services. The mention reflects my role in raising forward-looking questions about service continuity during an unusually uncertain financial year.
