Upcoming Events
Join up with fellow book lovers at our Tween Reading Club, every Friday afternoon at 1pm. Come for a quiet hour of reading with Ms. Mackenzie and chat with other readers about your favorites!
For ages 9-13
Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Stop by The Library Shop at Handley Library and enjoy 20%* off all purchases!
Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Join us at Clarke County Library every Saturday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers!
Introduce baby to new friends and the tactile experience of building with Duplo blocks sized just for small hands!
What's New
Your Fall & Winter Library Guide is Here! 🍂📚❄️
Looking for fun things to do this season? We’ve got you covered! Our brand-new September–December 2025 Programming & Resource Guide is packed with events, activities, and resources for all ages.
From storytimes and book clubs to teen hangouts and special programs, there’s something for everyone at all three of our branches—Handley Library, Bowman Library, and Clarke County Library.
Thank You for a Great 2025 How-To Fest!
We hope everyone had a great time at our How-To Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Handley Library branch.
Save the date for next year – Sept 26, 2026. If you would like more details, contact Handley Library Branch Manager Adrienne Davis at 540-662-9041 ext. 13.
If you missed it, our annual How-To Fest is an out-of-this-world learning experience for humans of all ages to connect, create, and acquire new skills. Knowing how to human is hard.
📺 Handley Library Featured on NBC4 Washington!
We’re excited to share that Handley Library was recently featured in a segment on NBC4 Washington as part of a story about two remarkable teen authors, Emma and Juliana, and their new book Let’s Explore Winchester.
