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Nature Surprises

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

Festival of Lights

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us as we learn about and celebrate Hanukkah through stories, activites, crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about and celebrate Hanukkah through stories, activites, crafts, and more!

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.

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Magic: The Gathering FOR TEENS

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm

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.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, December 19, 2025 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!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Dance Party

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:
Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Rescheduled

Friday, December 19, 2025 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

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal! This month on the third Friday, December 19 at 11:00 am.

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal! This month on the third Friday, December 19 at 11:00 am.

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

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.

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, colorful balls and offer a sensory craft activity.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks, colorful balls and offer a sensory craft activity.

Tween Reading Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club, Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Join up with fellow book lovers at our Tween Reading Club, every Friday afternoon at 1pm. Come for a quiet hour of reading with Ms. Mackenzie and chat with other readers about your favorites!

For ages 9-13

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Book Club, Hangout
Event Details:

Join up with fellow book lovers at our Tween Reading Club, every Friday afternoon at 1pm. Come for a quiet hour of reading with Ms. Mackenzie and chat with other readers about your favorites!

For ages 9-13

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Teen Game Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

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.

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Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

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

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.

Holiday Sale-20% off at The Library Shop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
HL Rotunda at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Stop by The Library Shop at Handley Library and enjoy 20%* off all purchases!

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Stop by The Library Shop at Handley Library and enjoy 20%* off all purchases!

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Family Build Time

Saturday, December 20, 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.

 

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. 

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Baby Blocks

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Hangout, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us at Clarke County Library every Saturday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! 

Introduce baby to new friends and the tactile experience of building with Duplo blocks sized just for small hands!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Hangout, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library every Saturday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! 

Introduce baby to new friends and the tactile experience of building with Duplo blocks sized just for small hands!

Lego Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
lego
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Paws for Reading

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Story Sharing
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing
Event Details:

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

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. 

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Robotics Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 10-18

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.

Family Film

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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
film
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:
film

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
kitchen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
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Preschool Playtime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Lets Play!

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Lets Play!

Sit & Stitch

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery 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!

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery 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!

Extended School's Out Teen Hangout: Cookies, Cocoa, & a Holiday Movie

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Join us for a “School’s Out” Teen Hangout & movie to kick off the holiday break! We will watch a movie, decorate cookies, play games, and have cocoa & popcorn.  Ages 12-18. *Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a “School’s Out” Teen Hangout & movie to kick off the holiday break! We will watch a movie, decorate cookies, play games, and have cocoa & popcorn.  Ages 12-18. *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.

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, December 22, 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...Elf Traps!

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...Elf Traps!

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.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, December 22, 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.

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.

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Karaoke & Open Mic Night for Teens: Holiday Sing Along Edition

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Bring your friends and family as well as the lyrics to your favorite songs (original or otherwise), poems, or prose to share with a supportive audience in a very casual atmosphere.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family as well as the lyrics to your favorite songs (original or otherwise), poems, or prose to share with a supportive audience in a very casual atmosphere.