This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Preschool Playtime Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am HL Children's Room at Handley Library Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Join us for a playtime with the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Preschool Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Event Details: Join us for a playtime with the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum!
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, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm HL West Reading Room at Handley Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! View Details This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Sit & Stitch 10:30am–12:30pm Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30. Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group KidSTEAM Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Dec 15 2025 Mon KidSTEAM 11:00am–12:00pm Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Lego Club @ Bowman Library Monday, December 15, 2025 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...One Color Builds! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Lego Club @ Bowman Library 5:00pm–6:00pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: STEAM Event Details: 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...One Color Builds! Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Pokémon Trading Card Game Monday, December 15, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pokémon Trading Card Game 5:00pm–6:00pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Event Details: 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 "Teens (12+)" group Mugen Multiverse (for TEEN manga, anime, & video game enthusiasts) EXTENDED session Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games Age Group: Teens (12+) Pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The term "mugen" (無限) in Japanese means 'infinity' or 'limitless'. It is often used in various cultural contexts, including movies, songs, and anime. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Mugen Multiverse (for TEEN manga, anime, & video game enthusiasts) EXTENDED session 6:00pm–7:30pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games Registration Required Event Details: Pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The term "mugen" (無限) in Japanese means 'infinity' or 'limitless'. It is often used in various cultural contexts, including movies, songs, and anime. Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Playtime Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am HL Children's Room at Handley Library Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Lets Play! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Baby Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Event Details: Lets Play!
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime at Clarke! Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Storytime at Clarke! 11:00am–11:30am Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: 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, December 16, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time 11:00am–11:30am Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: 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! Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System. Photography Notification While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sit & Stitch Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Clarke County Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Sit & Stitch 1:00pm–2:00pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Magic: The Gathering Card Game Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Clarke County Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Age Group: Teens (12+) Come one, come all to join in on a fun and mystical card game! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours.Every Tuesday at 5 pm, meet new friends and play a few rounds of Magic: The Gathering! View Details This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Magic: The Gathering Card Game 5:00pm–6:00pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Come one, come all to join in on a fun and mystical card game! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours.Every Tuesday at 5 pm, meet new friends and play a few rounds of Magic: The Gathering!
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, December 16, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Sit & Stitch 5:00pm–7:00pm Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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 Adult Craft Creations Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Age Group: Adults Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Adult Craft Creations 6:00pm–7:00pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Sounds and Stories Playtime Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am HL Children's Room at Handley Library Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Lets Play! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Sounds and Stories Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Event Details: Lets Play!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Build Time Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am BL Children's Room at Bowman Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Family Build Time 11:00am–11:30am Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System. Photography Notification While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
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, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 17 2025 Wed After School Lego Time! 4:00pm–4:45pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming, Hangout Event Details: 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 DIY Ornaments Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm BL Children's Room at Bowman Library Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Join us to make and paint your own variety of ornaments.For ages 8-12. Registration Required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Tween DIY Ornaments 5:00pm–6:00pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make and paint your own variety of ornaments.For ages 8-12. Registration Required. Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
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, December 17, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Classic Game Night 5:00pm–8:00pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout Event Details: 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 "Adults" group Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Clarke County Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Age Group: Adults **NEW date for December: Due to library closures for the Christmas holiday, the adult D&D game will occur one week earlier than usual, on December 17th** Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Registration Required Event Details: **NEW date for December: Due to library closures for the Christmas holiday, the adult D&D game will occur one week earlier than usual, on December 17th**
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 Thursday, December 18, 2025 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! Enjoy a pop-up style Playgroup that will feature educational components that developmentally support your reader through learning and play. Register Now 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Grow a Reader Pop-Up Playgroup 9:30am–11:00am Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a pop-up style Playgroup that will feature educational components that developmentally support your reader through learning and play.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Toddler Playtime Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am HL Children's Room at Handley Library Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Lets Play! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Toddler Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Handley Library Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Event Details: Lets Play!
This event is in the "Adults" group Death Cafe Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library Program Type: Hangout Age Group: Adults An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Death Cafe 10:30am–12:00pm Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout Event Details: 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, December 18, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Bowman Library Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Welcome to Play and Explore! Disclaimer(s) Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System. Photography Notification While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group A.M. Book Club - "The Frozen River" Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 month, we will be discussing "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon - grab a copy at the library today! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu A.M. Book Club - "The Frozen River" 11:00am–12:00pm Clarke County Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at the Clarke County Library!This month, we will be discussing "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon - grab a copy at the library today!
