Important Announcement: Bowman Library Renovations

Bowman Library will be installing new carpeting from January 12–23. During this time, some services will be limited:

  • Printing will be limited
  • Only laptop computers will be available
  • Study rooms will be unavailable
  • Access to many adult materials will be limited
  • Faxing and scanning will be unavailable

These services will still be available at both Handley Library and Clarke County branches.
Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to your library.

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Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 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! 

Mental Health Workshop

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

Five O'Clock Spot-Reading Adventure

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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.

terra cotta pot with animated seedlings emerging

Nature Surprises

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association! 

Registration Required
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America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

Teen Tabletop Gaming Guild

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Looking for a more low-key version of Teen Game Night? Join us in playing board games and card games, including the strategic card game Magic: the Gathering! Bring your own games or use ours to dive into epic duels and friendly competition.

Registration Required

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Age Group:
Adults

FAQs

*  FREE!!!

*  Teams can have up to six people. Please register each member individually!

*  Drinks and themed snacks provided

*  Win themed prizes

Registration Required
Benny Bean reading on a couch

Winter Reading Challenge 2026

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to read with Benny the Bean this winter. From Jan.

Virtual Event

Sit & Stitch

Friday, January 16, 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!

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 other crafters! 

Dance Party

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, January 16, 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.

black chalkboard with the words school's out written in white chalk

School's Out: Join us for fun & games at the library!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Clarke County schools are CLOSED today, but the library is OPEN and we've got fun activities for all ages!

Join us after lunch from 1 to 3 pm for board games, Legos and coloring!

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Teen Game Night

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

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...Wild West

Registration Required
Benny Bean reading on a couch

Winter Reading Challenge 2026

All Day
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to read with Benny the Bean this winter. From Jan.

Virtual Event
Chess board

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, January 17, 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

Family Time

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Lego Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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
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Winnie the Pooh Day-Bowman Library

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Join us as we celebrate all things Winnie the Pooh with crafts, activities, games, snacks, and more!

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Robotics Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

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

Please register! Ages 10-18

Registration Required

Family Film

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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
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Game on Saturdays

Game On Saturdays

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Video Games
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Join us at Handley Library for Game on Saturdays with the Handley Library Teen Time. We will have Nintendo Switch or Xbox games loaded and ready to play along with board and card games.

Winter Sowing with the Northern Shenandoah Master Gardeners

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults

In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own winter-sowing jug—an easy, low-maintenance mini greenhouse perfect for starting seeds. We’ll provide a wide selection of seeds so everyone can grow something they love!

Registration Required

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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Registration Required