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Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games. Chess at Bow...

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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.

How-to Day

10:00am - 5:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Event Details:
Programs will be happening throughout the building to teach you "how to" do different things. Please see handleyregional.org/HowTo for more info.  ...

Family Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Week's Theme: Going to the Zoo   ...

How to Save Seeds

10:30am - 11:30am
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening, DIY Workshops
Event Details:
Learn How to Save Seeds with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners. We’ll cover basics like: Why you should save seeds How to get started (including a hands-on demonstration) How your Seed Lending Library works How to reac...

How to Apply to Lineage Societies: Get Help with Your Application and Research

10:30am - 12:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proofs you need? Katherine Collins, MLISc, can help you with your questions, review ap...

Storytime and Puppets: Going to the Zoo

11:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

Shout "hooray!" We're going to the zoo! Join us as we explore stories and songs about going to the zoo. Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. ...

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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.

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. 

ChessKid at Bowman Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Contact us to join ChessKid. ChessKid is the world's premier platform for parents, coaches and kids to safely learn and play Chess online. ChessKid is trusted to teach students the royal game. Teach your kids confidence, patience and sportsmanship...

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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.

How to Get Started with Geocaching

11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Event Details:
  Join us to learn how you can participate in the world's largest treasure hunt!  What is Geocaching? It's an outdoor recreational activity in which participants use GPS and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers...

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages. ...

Extracurricular Activities Fair

11:00am - 1:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:
Do you know what activity you're doing after school this year? Find out at this open house event. Ask questions, try out the activity, and get price breakdowns from local community organizations all in one convenient place. Enter the prize raffl...

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:
IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is...Zootopia ...

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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.

How to Hike the AT

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:
  Have you been wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail, but don't know how to get started? In 2022 Matthew Bernstein hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, using the library's AT Thru-Hikers Companion book for part of the trip plannin...

How to improve flexibility with Pilates

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:
  Learn how to improve your flexibility, stability, balance and strength with Pilates. Bring your yoga mat and join Erica Zambanini from Carriage House Pilates and Wellness in a series of basic Pilates movement. Beginners welcome but be pr...

How to check out library eBooks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Help
Event Details:
Learn how to check out free library eBooks and audiobooks using the Libby and Hoopla apps. Bring your library card and devices. Laptops also welcome. ...