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Donation Day-Book Donations Accepted

9:00am - 11:45am
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Adults, Families
Event Details:
Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot.  Please be aware we will NOT be accepting: -Yellowed, musty ...

End-of-Life Planning

9:00am - 1:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Camps
Event Details:
Helen Zebarth, who was a founder of Hospice in this area, will join other professionals in sharing advice for all ages. Topics include navigating end-of-life plans, from living wills to planning funerals to powers of attorney, and more. NO registr...

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...

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
Registration 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. This 2-session class is intended for local preschool/dayc...

Frog Hoppers Party

10:30am - 11:00am
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
  Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Join us for a seasonal celebration of how far our readers have read. Enjoy a froggy storytime with hoppin' activities and tak...

Applying 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...

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: 20
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...

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.

Dinosaur Day

11:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
Help us kick off Dinovember with crafts, games, activities, stories, and snacks all about dinosaurs! ...

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: Reading and Telling Tales

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
Registration 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! Simple activities and&n...

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...We're Back ...

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.      ...