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After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, February 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!

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!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Dance Party

Friday, February 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
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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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La Leche League meeting-Bowman Library

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
BL Children's Room Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Adults, Families

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.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

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.

¡Cuenta Cuentos!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, February 7, 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, February 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
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, February 7, 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.

Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
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
Event Details:
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Sit & Stitch

Monday, February 9, 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. 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

an open book surrounded by children

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Families

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

La Leche League Playdate

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV to lend parenting and lactation support. Leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide inclusive, community support.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV to lend parenting and lactation support. Leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide inclusive, community support.

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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. 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, February 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!

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!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Dance Party

Friday, February 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
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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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Meisha

Little Noon Music Series: Meisha Herron

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Meisha Herron is a Chicago-born musician who studied guitar at Columbia College. Her original songs explore themes of love, nature, community, and family.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

Meisha Herron is a Chicago-born musician who studied guitar at Columbia College. Her original songs explore themes of love, nature, community, and family.

Celebration of Birds

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and other ways to appreciate our feathered friends. Members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society will lead bird walks.

More details to come!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

Learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and other ways to appreciate our feathered friends. Members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society will lead bird walks.

More details to come!

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, February 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
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lego Club

Saturday, February 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
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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Parent Literacy Workshop: "Preschool Literacy"

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families

Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!

Kawaii Valentine: The Ultimate Cute Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families

Celebrate Valentine's Day--Kawaii style!!  Spread the cuteness through games, crafts, activites, and more!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day--Kawaii style!!  Spread the cuteness through games, crafts, activites, 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.

Movie badge with popcorn and movie theater items

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, February 14, 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.