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Don't Miss These Jolly Holiday Events!

Handley Regional Library System will be presenting several programs for adults, kids, teens, and families for the month of December to reflect the holiday season.

Chanukah Lights is a program to celebrate the Chanukah holiday of lights. Hear the story "If the Candles Could Speak." Make a menorah and play the dreidel game. Bowman Library, December 2, 5:00 PM.

A Who-ville Christmas will Celebrate the holiday with the Whos! Come dressed in your Whoville holiday finest. Stories, puppets, and singing around the tree. Bowman Library, December 4, 11:00 AM.

During A Christmas Carole Presentation, hear the voices share the stories of Christmas past, present, and future to crotchety Scrooge and be reminded of the spirit of Christmas that can be experienced by us all. Bowman Library, December 4, 1:00 PM.

A Little Noon Music with Rich Follett will surely put you in the holiday mood. Mr. Follett performs easy-on-the-ears acoustic folk music, including music for the holidays. You will want to hear his original compositions over and over again. Handley Library, December 10, 12:15 PM.

An Ugly Festive Party for Teens allows high school age teens to have their own celebration. Teens are asked to bring a gift to share (less than $5) and dress in your holiday best OR worst while you play console and computer games. Bowman Library, December 10, 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

At Gingerbread Jamboree, celebrate the holiday season with a puppet show, interactive stations, take-home kits, and more fun surprises for the whole family at this hybrid event. Handley Library, December 11, 2:00 PM.

At the Valley Chorale of Front Royal Concert, the Chorale’s annual interfaith Christmas-season concert is a very popular local tradition of over a half-century. Handley Library, December 11, 3:00 PM.

Don’t miss the Apple Valley Ringers, the popular handbell choir group. Their festive music will surely delight all! Bowman Library, December 12, 1:00 PM