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Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, October 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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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Handley Behind the Scenes Tour: Kid Edition

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Join us for a special kid edition of the Handley Library branch tour that will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Can you find Judge John Handley?

Lego Club

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
marketing

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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, November 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Offsite Event

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
tiny
Offsite Event

Family STEAM Lab

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

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, November 11, 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!

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Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises

Thursday, November 12, 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!

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Registration Required

Dance Party

Friday, November 13, 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
Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, November 13, 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

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, November 14, 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

Lego Club

Saturday, November 14, 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

KidSTEAM

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format.