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Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, March 6, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

La Leche League meeting-Bowman Library

Friday, March 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.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Strategy Games for Students Are Inspired Learners

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Families

An event for parents and students of the homeschool co-op group SAIL to play strategy games and challenge each other to greater exploration and play.

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, March 7, 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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, March 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)

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, March 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...Mr. Popper's Penguins

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Frederick County Planning and Development Outreach

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BL Lobby at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, March 9, 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...Fairy Tales!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Birding 101

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, March 10, 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

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your baby to the joys of books, language, movement, and music!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Wednesday, March 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)

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, March 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!

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, March 12, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 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! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, March 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!

Registration Required

Fraud Prevention

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library

Learn about common scams, red flags, and ways to protect your identity with Heather Earhart from Frederick County's Adult Protective Services.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Quilting Session

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join Us in Honoring Those Enslaved at Belle Grove!
Come be part of a powerful community project: the creation of memorial quilts honoring the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from the 1780s to the 1860s.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Friday, March 13, 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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, March 13, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room 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! 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, March 14, 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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Baked in a Pie-A Pi Day Celebration

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

It's Pi Day, π, hooray! Come celebrate with us on the day that circle is king!