❄️ Groundhog Day Update

Our Bowman Library Groundhog Day Celebration (was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31) has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 7 from 11am–12pm due to parking conditions. Same fun, easier arrival!

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Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, September 11, 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

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

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

Offsite Event

Lego Club

Saturday, September 12, 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

Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Dance Party

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
marketing

Lego Club

Saturday, September 19, 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

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

 

Learn about food safety, preparation, and how to use a recipe as you gain confidence in the kitchen. Dietary modifications offered if notified in advance. Ages 6-11. *Registration required.

Registration Required

KidSTEAM

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Grow a Reader Pop-Up Playgroup

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a drop-in, interactive playgroup that features educational components that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play for ages 1-3.

Registration Required

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Dance Party

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
marketing

Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Registration Required

Dance Party

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
marketing

Lego Club

Saturday, October 3, 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

Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Registration Required
Nature Surprises Badge

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Changing Colors

Thursday, October 8, 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