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Book Donations Accepted

9:00am - 11:45am
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Adults, Families
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Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good condition), DVDs, CDs, electronic games, and sheet music in the Bowman Library parking lot.  What we don't want to receive as donations: Reader's Digest condensed boo...
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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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 Champs 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 Bowman L...

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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.

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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.         ...
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Unwind Your Spine

10:30am - 11:30am
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Need help unwinding your spine? Pilates has your back! Join us to learn some practical exercises to reverse "tech neck", access deep core muscles to stabilize your spine and posture, and improve your balance for life. Focus will be the same for...
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Storytime and Puppets- Hats and Boots

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

Come hear stories about bundling up for a chilly day! Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room.   ...

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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.

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Library Tour
Event Details:
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level. ...
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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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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. ...
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Stitch in Public Day

11:00am - 1:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Lobby
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:
Come stitch with the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and take part in a new community project, an embroidered quilt honoring the people enslaved at Belle Grove. Bring your own stitching project or pick up provided stitching k...
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Sitcom Saturdays - Bad Dates Edition

11:00am - 4:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:
We are watching some of the best of the worst dates! Free fresh popped popcorn, drinks, and snacks.   ...
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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: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:
IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with popcorn and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is...Gnomeo & Juliet! ...

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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.

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Stitch-A-Name Embroidery Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:
As part of Stitch In Public Day, Executive Director of Belle Grove Kristen Laise will explain the “Honoring” quilt project and about some of the 270 individuals enslaved at the plantation between 1783-1862. Attendees will learn how to make three basi...