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Chess board

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, May 23, 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 "Adults" group

Memory Cart Training

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Events and Training
Age Group:
Adults
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Family Time

Saturday, May 23, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Family Build Time promotional poster with a border made of Legos

Family Build Time

Saturday, May 23, 2026 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.

 

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, May 23, 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 (Rogue Edition)

Saturday, May 23, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Blue and white background. Text reads: Cyanotype workshop with blue leaf prints, Saturday, May 23rd, 12:00 to 1:30pm. Benham Gallery, Handley Library, Registration Required

Cyanotype Workshop

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

The Stewart Bell Jr. Archives is partnering with Blue Leaf Prints, a local artist, to bring you a cyanotype workshop! Cyanotypes are a creative and fun way to preserve memories and make art. Join us to explore the cyanotype process!

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, May 23, 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...Moana 2

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

Game On Saturdays

Saturday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
games

Memorial Day

All Day
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
Closing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 26, 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, May 26, 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 Poster

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, May 26, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
fam steam
This event is in the "Adults" group
Seniors First Logo

Medicare Myths: Three Myths That Could Cost You Money

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Age Group:
Adults

This educational presentation explores three common Medicare myths that can lead to costly mistakes, including misunderstandings about coverage, enrollment timing, and penalties.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 26, 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, May 26, 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 0-5" group

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
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 promotional poster with a border made of Legos

Family Build Time

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

 

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

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
fam steam
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group
pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, May 27, 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
Adventures Through Grief

Adventures Through Grief

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Are you or somebody you know working through grief or loss? Are you between the ages of 18 and 26? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying games? 

Registration Required