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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Event List

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Welcome, adventurers, to an exciting gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

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 "Families" group

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 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! 

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

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

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!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Quilting Session

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join Us in Honoring Those Enslaved at Belle Grove!
Come be part of a powerful community project: the creation of memorial quilts honoring the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from the 1780s to the 1860s.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Friday, March 13, 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!

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

Dance Party

Friday, March 13, 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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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

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, March 13, 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.

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

Little Noon Music Series: Howard Burns & Friends

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Drummer Howard Burns leads The Flying Camel Trio, joined by pianist Jordan Clawson and multi-instrumentalist Anita Thomas, forming a dynamic ensemble whose combined artistry delivers a spirited and sophisticated jazz experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, March 14, 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

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

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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, March 14, 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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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 "Families" group

Baked in a Pie-A Pi Day Celebration

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

It's Pi Day, π, hooray! Come celebrate with us on the day that circle is king! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Workshop-Energy of Intimacy

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

This workshop is all about the energy of intimacy - not just sexual intimacy. All energetic connections between humans will be explored - the good ones, the bad ones, and the neutral ones.

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

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Film, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show is...Sherlock Gnomes

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group

Game On Saturdays

Saturday, March 14, 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.

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

Story Builders

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Time

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sit & Stitch

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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.