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Family Time

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Week's ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This Week's Theme: Adventures at the Beach

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 "Families" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

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

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

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 "Families" group.

Paws for Reading

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages.     

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing
Event Details:

Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages. 

 

 

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

Preschool Time

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive cr...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

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

Baby STEAM Lab

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-3.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-3.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

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

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stori...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoor West Esplanade at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Adults
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. 

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 "Families" group.

Citizen Scientists

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Outdoor West Esplanade at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Calling all kid citizens who want to make their world a better place! Explore fun ways to help our environment, while making scientific discoveries. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go K...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all kid citizens who want to make their world a better place! Explore fun ways to help our environment, while making scientific discoveries.

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

Building Bridges / Construyendo Puentes

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
HL Children's Room + Benham Galley + Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for English as a second language conversation classes for both kids and adults with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area and Winchester Public Schools. Enjoy a pizza dinner ...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room + Benham Galley + Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for English as a second language conversation classes for both kids and adults with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area and Winchester Public Schools. Enjoy a pizza dinner and engaging activities based on a theme. All Ages.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new comm...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, along with Archives volunteer Janet Daniels, the ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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 "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Dance Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.      

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.

 

 

 

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 "Families" group.

Storybook Yoga

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor West Esplanade at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Experience yoga for the whole family as we move, stretch, and read together! Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Then, stay for a mindful activity/craft. All ag...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Experience yoga for the whole family as we move, stretch, and read together! Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Then, stay for a mindful activity/craft. All ages/levels welcome.

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

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and pe...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Library Tour
Event Details:

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.

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 "Families" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

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

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

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

Story Builders

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies a...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM
Event Details:

Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later.

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

Preschool Playtime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.

 

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

Baby STEAM Lab

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-3.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-3.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep. These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Seeker Help

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HL Study Room #1 at Handley Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library! Held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11AM-12PM, the public can meet with a representativ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Study Room #1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library!

Free STI Testing

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Event Details:

One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. No registration required

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

One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. No registration required