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.
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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.
The Rally launches a summer of reading as the Valley Reads Summer Reading Program takes off.
Join us Saturdays for a family picnic and movie. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
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.
Come read to a dog at the Clarke County Library! Practice your reading skills and have fun!