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Preschool Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight

12:00pm–12:15pm
Ages 6-11, Families
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Virtual Programs
Event Details:

Middle Grade Book Spotlight:  Looking for a new and exciting book to read?  Join us every Monday afternoon as books geared toward upper elementary and middle schoolers are presented and shared; each week is centered around a different th

Teen Book Spotlight

1:00pm–1:15pm
Teens (12+), Families
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Virtual Programs
Event Details:

Want to read a "good" book and have no idea where to start?

Makerspace Mondays

4:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Put on your maker hats and join us for self-directed activities using the Library Makerspace Cart. Passive program is intended for Ages 5+.

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Lego Club @ Bowman Library

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!!

This week, we are all about jungles and rainforests of all shapes and sizes!

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Teen 10 to Try Theme Night--Friendship!!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout, Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every month, we are highlighting one of the themes in the Teen 10 to Try Reading Challenge; for the month of April it is Friendship.  Join us as we talk our favorite Friendship based titles (maybe even add some to your TBR pile) as well

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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.

spring Used Book Sale: Preview Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

First night of the Friends of HRLS  Spring Used Book Sale.  This in for members of the Friends only and memberships can be purchased at the door.