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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Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free STI Testing

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Wednesday, April 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 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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

La Leche League at Bowman Library

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Adults, Families

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.

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

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

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

Tween Pokemon Card Trading Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Come and join your friends with an evening of Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time!!

Registration Required
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, April 16, 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 "Adults" group

A.M. Book Club - "Outlawed"

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at the Clarke County Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a resume writing workshop presented by VA Works, aimed at helping attendees create or refine their resumes to support their job search efforts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

 

Mental Health Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library

In partnership with North Western Community Services Board, CWS Winchester presents a workshop on mental health and wellness.

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

Five O'Clock Spot-Reading Adventure

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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

Nature Surprises

Thursday, April 16, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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, April 17, 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, April 17, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, April 17, 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

Member Night-Spring Used Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?

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

Teen Game Night

Friday, April 17, 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...PJ party

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, April 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Spring Used Book Sale-First Day!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.