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Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, 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 of the game.

Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.

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.

Local Authors-Summer Reading Finale

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Book Sales
Event Details:

Visit with local authors and purchase their books.

Becky Bell, The Gnomes of Fibberton (picture book)

SRP Finale at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes through music, crafts, puppets, book readings, local authors and awarding prizes.

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.

Summer Reading Finale-Meet Smokey Bear

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Story Sharing, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer reading and the launch of reading for Smokey Bear with Sky Meadows State Park rangers and Virginia Forestry rangers.

Smokey Bear is 80 years old and he has a reading program for you!

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. 

Summer Reading Finale-Outdoor Celebrations

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Back Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout, Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:

We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes today!