Event List

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

Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Curious about how to play a certain class? Come in for a one-shot workshop/game. Each week we look at a new class. Barbarian? Rogue? Fighter? Check online to see that session’s class option.

Topic TBD.

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...

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!

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

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

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

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!

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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.

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 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

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

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.

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

Please register! Ages 10-18

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...

Join us for pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The subjects are limitless including various cultural contexts, movies, songs, gaming and anime.

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!

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

Come and join your friends with an evening of Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time!!

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

Join us in the Children's Room for a time of dropping everything and reading!  Bring your blankets, climb into one of our reading tents, or sit where ever you feel comfy and go on your own reading adventure.

Looking for a chance to flex your card skills or your prowess in Apple to Apples?