Event List

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 in the Rotunda.

Join us after hours for a look into the archives! Each Archives After Hours event will feature a topic concerning items in the archives, how to use them, and how they may help you in your research.  

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

FAQs

*  FREE!!!

*  Teams can have up to six people. Please register each member individually!

*  Drinks and themed snacks provided

*  Win themed prizes

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

The stitch-ins are open to anyone who loves stitching! All skill levels are welcome – come stitch, chat, and be inspired. Bring your stitching project and connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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. 

Learn an entire 8-posture tai chi form with MoveMentation over this 12-week series. All levels welcome!

No registration required, but space is limited.

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

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 proof you need?

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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. 

Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. 

Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

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

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. 

Staff from the Frederick County Planning and Development department will be here to provide information to the public about their Comprehensive Plan update.

Learn an entire 8-posture tai chi form with MoveMentation over this 12-week series. All levels welcome!

No registration required, but space is limited.

Join Delsie McCoy, a Certified Health Coach from Valley Health,  for a presentation and discussion around menopause.  

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!