Wednesday, November 14, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Author's Forum 2012 Local authors discuss their recent works. This year, we have something for everybody – science, biography, Civil War and a memoir. And – we have our own Trish Ridgeway as the moderator! The authors will be signing and selling their books after the program. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, November 15, 10 a.m. to noon, Bowman Library
Free demonstrations of new technology Call 540 869-9000, ext. 203 for more information.

Friday, November 16, 12:15 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Little Noon Music with Marshall Wilborn, Joe Herrmann, and David McLaughlin

Saturday, November 17, 1-2:15 P.M., Bowman Library
PAWS for Reading

Monday, November 19, 4-5 p.m. Handley Library
PAWS for Reading

Tuesday, November. 20, 1-4 p.m., Bowman Library
Free Job counseling service. Free, but appointment necessary. See details.

Tuesday, November 20, 4:30 p.m., Handley Library Board room
Library Board meeting. Open to the public.

Tuesday, November 20, 27, December 4, 6 p.m., Bowman Library.
NaNoWriMo 2012 Novel Writing Workshop for Teens. Meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from October 30 through December 4. To register, go to http://ywp.nanowrimo.org.

Tuesday, November 20,, 6-7 p.m, Bowman Library.
Free workshop, To eRead or not to eRead. Overview of e-reading, discusses current e-readers on the market and how to select one that best suits your needs. Instructor Adrienne Davis will lead class participants through the digital maze and impart the skills necessary to pick the perfect gift for the holidays.

Wednesday, November 21, Libraries Close at 5 p.m.

Thursday November 22, Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday November 23, Libraries OPEN! Come in for some good reads.

Saturday, November 24, 11 a.m., Bowman Library
Special Thanksgiving storytime edition Saturday, November 24 @ 11 am. Come & give thanks for all the good things in the world, especially our public libraries.

Tuesday, November 27, December 4, 6 p.m., Bowman Library.
NaNoWriMo 2012 Novel Writing Workshop for Teens. Meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from Oct. 30 through Dec. 4. To register, go to http://ywp.nanowrimo.org.

Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., Handley Library Auditorium, Shen. Valley Genealogy Soc.
Garden Stones Long Forgotten by Kay Cogswell. Free genealogy program open to public.

Saturday, December 1, 9-noon, Bowman Library
Used Book Drop Off morning. Donate your used books. Volunteers will meet you at the curb to pick them up.

Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m., Bowman Library
Mele Kalikimaka - Free Hawaiian Holiday Party for children and their families!
Free and open to the public.

Monday, December 3, 4-5 p.m. Handley Library
PAWS for Reading

Tuesday, December 4, 6 p.m., Bowman Library.
NaNoWriMo 2012 Novel Writing Workshop for Teens. Meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from Oct. 30 through Dec. 4. To register, go to http://ywp.nanowrimo.org.

Wednesday, December 5, 12 noon—Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA.
“Brown Bag with Books at CCL” Hear about a book every first Wednesday of the month. Bring your lunch & come for an hour of fun & learning!” We’ll have a different book, topic, or writer for each program. The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht.

Wednesday, December 5, 4:30 PM, Handley Library
Gingerbread Jamboree
The Gingerbread Man Puppet Show returns to Handley Library with a special craft and all things gingerbread! Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, December 12, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, December 15, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie is Breaking Away. Donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Friday, December 14, 12:15 p.m. Handley Library auditorium
Little Noon Music with Madeline MacNeil

Saturday, December 15, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie is Breaking Away. Donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Tuesday, December 18, 4:30 p.m., Handley Library Board Room
Library Board meeting. Open to the public.

2013 programs

Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, January 12, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Friday, January 18, 12:15 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Little Noon Music with Beth and Glenn Caluda

Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, February 16, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Friday, February 15, 12:15 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Little Noon Music with Four Wise Maids

Saturday, February 16, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie.

Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
and Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m., Handley Library auditorium
Magic Lantern Theater movie; donations accepted to pay for the movie."