Event List

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!

Today's topic is flowers.

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.

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video games, group games and activities, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD

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

Get ready for the Apple Valley Ringers, the beloved handbell choir, as they return to Bowman Library with rhythm, nostalgia, and musical surprises.

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. Show us your favorite fandoms!

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.

Literary scholar and former Laurel Ridge Community College professor Dr. Brent L.

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

Virginia Works is hosting this event, which provides a focused opportunity for you to meet and connect directly with multiple local and regional employers who are actively hiring.

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?

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.

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.