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Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Earthworms

Thursday, June 11, 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!

Today's topic is earthworms and insects.

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, June 12, 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, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
dance
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
Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, June 12, 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

Come to the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

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

Watch them take off and land and even see the planes up close. We always have the best time! 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group
melissa and doug multicolor wooden blocks

Baby Blocks - Toddler Play Time!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Hangout, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Families

Join us at Clarke County Library every Friday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! Wooden blocks are perfect for smaller hands and help develop coordination and creative thinking. Fun for kids of all ages!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Event poster showing colorful blocks

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, June 12, 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

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
lego
This event is in the "Adults" group

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BL Reading Porch 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 board

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, June 13, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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
lego
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
Dungeons and Dragons graphic, Learn how to play the most well know table-top role playing game. Each session focuses on a different class.

Oops, All Dungeons and Dragons (Fighter Edition)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BL Study Room #1 at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Curious about how to play a certain class? Come in for a one-shot workshop/game. Each week we look at a new class. Barbarian? Rogue? Fighter? Check online to see that session’s class option.

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
Movie badge with popcorn and movie theater items

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, June 13, 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...

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

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
kitchen
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Time

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
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, June 15, 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, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
kidsteam

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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, June 15, 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...

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, June 15, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
anime characters picture

Teen Fandom

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Join us for pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The subjects are limitless including various cultural contexts, movies, songs, gaming and anime.

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

Baby Time

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group
an open book surrounded by children

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, June 16, 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!