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Sounds and Stories Playtime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

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Grow a Reader Pop-Up Playgroup

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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

Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a pop-up style Playgroup that will feature educational components that developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

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

Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a pop-up style Playgroup that will feature educational components that developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Toddler Playtime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

Mental Health Workshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

In partnership with North Western Community Services Board, CWS Winchester presents a workshop on mental health and wellness at 3:00 pm on the Third Thursday of every month.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Event Details:

In partnership with North Western Community Services Board, CWS Winchester presents a workshop on mental health and wellness at 3:00 pm on the Third Thursday of every month.

Dance Party

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Holiday Sale-20% off at The Library Shop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
HL Rotunda at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Stop by The Library Shop at Handley Library and enjoy 20%* off all purchases!

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Stop by The Library Shop at Handley Library and enjoy 20%* off all purchases!

Lego Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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
lego
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
lego

Family Film

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
film
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:
film

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
kitchen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
kitchen

Preschool Playtime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

Sit & Stitch

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. 

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. 

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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. 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site

Dance Party

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Tea & Tai Chi

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

 

Lego Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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
lego
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
lego

Games Galore

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
games
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
games

Preschool Playtime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

Sit & Stitch

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. 

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. 

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

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

Lets Play!

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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. 

Closed for New Years Eve

All Day
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site

New Year's Holiday

All Day
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site