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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Welcome, adventurers, to an exciting gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members. Ages 16 months-3 years.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Fireflies & Dragonflies

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Dance Party

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Come to the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!

Watch them take off and land and even see the planes up close. We always have the best time! 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks and colorful balls. The babies can explore while the adults chat, and everyone will have a chance to make a new friend.   For ages 0-2 years.

This event is in the "Adults" group

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night?
Join us on the second Friday of every month for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition—just for adults! 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Lego Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
marketing
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group

Ooops, All Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Curious about how to play a certain class? Come in for a one-shot workshop/game. Each week we look at a new class. Barbarian? Rogue? Fighter? Check online to see that session’s class option.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Film, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show is...

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

A Perfect Frenzy: Author Talk with Andrew Lawler

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

From Andrew Lawler, the nationally bestselling author of The Secret Token, comes A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution, th

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Story Builders

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

 

Listen to a story and complete a STEAM challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. Ages 6-11.

This Month's Theme: 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Ages 3-6.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sit & Stitch

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others!

No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Captain Curiosity-The Carbon Conundrum

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Reading Program, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Carbon Conundrum-Captain Curiosity

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Captain Curiosity-The Carbon Conundrum

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Reading Program, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Carbon Conundrum-Captain Curiosity

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Join us at the Clarke County Library every Monday at 5 pm for an hour of Pokemon fun! Bring your own deck of Pokemon TCG cards or borrow some from the library.