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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.

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.

Chess Tournament

10:00am - 3:00pm
Bowman Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Chess Tournament-Sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Chess Club and Stephens City Chess Club.

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.

Applying to Lineage Societies: Get Help with Your Application and Research

10:30am - 12:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proofs you need?

Beginner Genealogy Workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Do you want to be part of the 102 million people doing your family history?  Are you asking where do I start?

Storytime and Puppets- Colors of Spring

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
Event Details:

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

Spring has sprung!

Celebrate the coming of spring with us by hearing stories all about flowers, birds, butterflies, and the beautiful outdoors.

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

Spring Into the Library Introduction to STEAM Kits

11:00am - 12:00pm
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Library now offers STEAM to GO kits to check out. These kits teach children about science, technology, arts and math.

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 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for Ages 6+.

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...Babe!

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.