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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This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Benham Gallery 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.

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

Teen Tabletop Gaming Guild

Thursday, March 19, 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
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 20, 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 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
marketing
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, March 20, 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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Grow a Reader Pop-Up Playgroup

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a drop-in, interactive playgroup that features educational components that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play for ages 1-3.

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

Teen Game Night

Friday, March 20, 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...Masquerade

Registration Required
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 21, 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

Family Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cemetery Preservation

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, March 21, 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 Storytime & Puppets! 

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

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 21, 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
marketing
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group

Robotics Club

Saturday, March 21, 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
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

Family Film

Saturday, March 21, 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
marketing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
marketing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
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 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movement Monday

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Adults

 

Learn an entire 8-posture tai chi form with MoveMentation over this 12-week series. All levels welcome!

 

No registration required, but space is limited.

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

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

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...Cities!

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Join us at the Clarke County Library every Monday at 5 pm for an hour of Pokemon fun! Bring your own deck of Pokemon TCG cards or borrow some from the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Birding 101

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

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

Baby Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Families

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

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

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, March 24, 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

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!