Bring your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and electronic games to Bowman Library to donate to your libraries.
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Our catalog is currently having technical issues. Patrons will not be able to access their accounts or search our catalog for items. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be getting the catalog back up as soon as we are able. Please call us with any questions. Thank you.
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Gather each week to play casual and blitz chess games. Chess at Bowman Library is a student volunteer-run program. Chess sets and space are provided. Free! Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board at Bowman Library.
It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.
The whole family can come together to enjoy stories, songs, and imaginative play with blocks. This preschool age-appropriate event is developed and shared to foster a love of books, libraries and reading. Let's play together!
Design and construct weekly challenges with LEGO bricks.
Handley tours will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the library. Learn about the architecture, history, walk on the famous glass floors, and see the well under the stage.
Read a favorite book to a reading tutor. It's Paws for Reading! These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our certified therapy dogs.
Select Saturdays, 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Free! No registration required.
Bowman Library, Children's Room Call Donna Hughes at 540-869-9000 x215 or dhughes@handleyregional.org
Read a favorite book to a reading tutor. It's Paws for Reading! These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our certified therapy dogs.
First and third Saturdays, 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Super Summer Smash Tournament
You can be a winner!