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Grow a Reader Playgroup

Wednesday, August 12, 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
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Registration Required

Sounds and Stories Playtime

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

It's time to play! Join us for a passive playtime during our Storytime break. 

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
tiny
Offsite Event
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After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, August 12, 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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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Welcome, adventurers, to an exciting gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Registration Required

Toddler Playtime

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

It's time to play! Join us for a passive playtime during our Storytime break. 

Family History Hunters. Now meeting at Bowman Library.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.

Toddler Time promotional poster with a smiling toddler holding a blue toy

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 13, 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 Play and Explore! 

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Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Nature Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, August 13, 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

Sit & Stitch

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Dance Party

Friday, August 14, 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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Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, August 14, 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

Come to the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

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

Watch them take off and land and even see the planes up close. We always have the best time! 

Offsite Event
melissa and doug multicolor wooden blocks

Baby Blocks - Toddler Play Time!

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Hangout, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us at Clarke County Library every Friday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! Wooden blocks are perfect for smaller hands and help develop coordination and creative thinking. Fun for kids of all ages!

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Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks and colorful balls. The babies can explore while the adults chat, and everyone will have a chance to make a new friend.   For ages 0-2 years.

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night?
Join us on the second Friday of every month for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition—just for adults! 

Chess board

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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

Lego Club

Saturday, August 15, 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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Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

 

Join us for this month's prompt: Gender

Dog looking up

Paws for Reading

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Story Sharing
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

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Robotics Club

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 10-18

Registration Required

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, August 15, 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

Preschool Playtime

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

It's time to play! Join us for a passive playtime during our Storytime break. 

Sit & Stitch

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading 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.