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

Five O'Clock Spot-Junior Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!

Children ages 6-11 are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun!

Let's get inspired together!

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

Teen Arts & Crafts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Get together with fellow teen arts and crafts lovers while casually exploring your creative mind and spirit. No artistic experience or ability required, but pre-registration is a must in order to have enough materials available. Ages 12-18.

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 24, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Spring Used Book Sale-Last Day!

Friday, April 24, 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.

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 24, 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 24, 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 "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Lego Club

Saturday, April 25, 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 "Families" group

Books and Blooms

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us as we celebrate everything books and blooms! Plant a flower and take it home to enjoy watching the magic of growth and nature. The event also includes music, stories, crafts and the performing puppets.

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, April 25, 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...Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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

Game On Saturdays

Saturday, April 25, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch-In

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

The stitch-ins are open to anyone who loves stitching! All skill levels are welcome – come stitch, chat, and be inspired. Bring your stitching project and connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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

Games Galore

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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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, April 27, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

KidSTEAM

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, April 27, 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...Ultimate Playgrounds!

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, April 27, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

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

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 28, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 28, 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 28, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "Adults" group

Death Cafe

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Age Group:
Adults

An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink.

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 30, 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!