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This event is in the "Children" group.
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Teal Pumpkin Day

10:00am - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Happy Halloween! Collect items and treats that are fun and safe for all trick-or-treaters, while making a Halloween-themed craft. Don’t forget your costume! All Ages.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Teal Pumpkin-Halloween Happening

10:00am - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:

Join us at Bowman Library for a Teal Pumpkin event! Come collect items and treats that are fun and safe for all trick-or-treaters and make a Halloween-themed craft. Please come in costume and celebrate with us for a Halloween extravaganza!

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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.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

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

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Play and Explore--Toddler Storytime

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

Welcome to Play and Explore! This toddler Storytime event is for ages 18 months to three years designed for children who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, dance around, and hang out with other toddlers. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

School-Age Hangout

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

Come play games, color, and hangout with friends! 

Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and Legos will be available, or bring your own activities!

Ages 6-11. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Hangout
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it!