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Family Time

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Lego Club

Saturday, January 17, 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
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
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Winnie the Pooh Day-Bowman Library

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Join us as we celebrate all things Winnie the Pooh with crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate all things Winnie the Pooh with crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more!

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.

Family Film

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:
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Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
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Baby Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
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Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Wednesday, January 21, 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 Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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:

Welcome to Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, January 21, 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!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone!

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Colored pencils in a starburst

Five O'Clock Spot-Junior Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!

Children ages 6-11 are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun!

Let's get inspired together!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!

Children ages 6-11 are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun!

Let's get inspired together!

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.

Dance Party

Friday, January 23, 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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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:
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Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Join us for a one-day used book sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us for a one-day used book sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through.

Family Time

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, January 24, 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 Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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:

Welcome to Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

Lego Club

Saturday, January 24, 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
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
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Movie badge with popcorn and movie theater items

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, January 24, 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...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME!

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

Today's show is...

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.

Games Galore

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
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Preschool Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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KidSTEAM

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, January 26, 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...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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...

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.

Baby Time

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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