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Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult

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.

Baby Blocks

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Hangout, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library every Saturday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! 

Introduce baby to new friends and the tactile experience of building with Duplo blocks sized just for small hands!

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

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

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing, play 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. 

The Fuller-Moore House & the Families That Called it Home

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us for this special presentation exploring the history of the Fuller-Moore House, one of Winchester’s most treasured and frequently visited historic homes.

Read and Seed

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Storytimes
Event Details:

Learn, play, and grow with your library! Explore the natural world through the library’s Grow a Reader Initiative where we will be launching a new Activity Program that focuses on school-readiness skills.

Puzzle Tournament

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!

Paws for Reading

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing
Event Details:

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

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. 

Robotics Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 10-18

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.

Family Film

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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: Film
Event Details:
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Geocaching International Film Festival

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

The Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization, in partnership with Handley Regional Library, is excited to announce the return of the Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) as we celebrate 25 years of geocaching!

Kid's Kitchen

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
kitchen