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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.

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 at Bowman Celebrating 10 Years!

10:00am - 3:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

It's a 10th anniversary celebration!

Join us for chess play and a party.

 

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.

Community Education Literacy Program

10:15am - 12:45pm
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize your interactions with students to build oral and written language skills. Easy assessment methods and reflective teaching strategies shared to optimize student literacy.

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.

Storytime and Puppets: Colorful Fall

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)

Oh, how the colors of fall delight the senses!

Join us as we explore the colors of fall through stories and songs.

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along.

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. 

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Contact us to join ChessKid.

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.

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
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: STEAM
Event Details:

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

Parent Literacy Workshop: Picture Walks and Letter Identification

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!

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...Star Wars: A New Hope

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.

Paws for Reading

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Story Sharing
Event Details:

Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy service dog! All Ages.