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Grow a Reader Playgroup

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall Used Book Sale

10:00am–8:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Toddler 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:
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Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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:

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

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. 

A.M. Book Club - "Bless Your Heart"

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at the Clarke County Library!

Resume Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Join us for a resume writing workshop presented by VA Works, aimed at helping attendees create or refine their resumes to support their job search efforts.

Virginia Works Job Fair

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in the Lower Level!

Afternoon Storytime!

2:00pm–2:30pm
Ages 0-5, Families
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

Mental Health Workshop

3:00pm–4:30pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Event Details:

In partnership with North Western Community Services Board, CWS Winchester presents a workshop on mental health and wellness at 3:00 pm on the Third Thursday of every month.

CANCELLED - Nature Surprises

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11
Clarke County
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Five O'Clock Spot-Community Station

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

Gather to hear from community partners about local events and activities!

This program is intended for children 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.

Magic: The Gathering FOR TEENS

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: Game Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm

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.

Cancelled

Page to Stage: Teen Ensemble, VTA Preview

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Page to Stage at Handley Library Where stories leap off the page.