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Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Reading Program, Storytimes
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Families
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!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, 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!

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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Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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
Event Details:

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement...

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 babe 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. 

La Leche League

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep. These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep.

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
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 other crafters!

Kids Art Club poster

Kids Art Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Art Club! Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event. Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Art Club!

Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event.

Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information.

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.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

KidSTEAM

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoor West Esplanade at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of thematic STEAM activities that littles and their grown-ups can do together. Explore and create in this problem solving program. Then, take home a Grab-and-...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of thematic STEAM activities that littles and their grown-ups can do together. Explore and create in this problem solving program.

Puppets

Storytime and Puppets--Library Adventures

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) This week's theme is: "Adventures at the Library"!...

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

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

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. 

NW Works logo

Job Seeker Help

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HL Study Room #1 at Handley Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library! Held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11AM-12PM, the public can meet with a representativ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Study Room #1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library!

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Adventure Begins at Your Library: Stitchery with Tiffany Ford

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us to commemorate our "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Youth Summer Reading Challenge! Today's presenter i...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us to commemorate our "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Youth Summer Reading Challenge!

Today's presenter is...Tiffany Ford!

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. 

Lego Club at Clarke

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone! This is a free play event where children are encouraged to build and create with Lego's! Join us in the Children's Room at the Clarke County Library for an h...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone! This is a free play event where children are encouraged to build and create with Lego's! Join us in the Children's Room at the Clarke County Library for an hour of fun every Wednesday!

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.

Rockin' the Library

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden at Handley Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Meet famous authors and illustrators as we rock out at the library for our love of reading in partnership with the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference. Enjoy liv...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Meet famous authors and illustrators as we rock out at the library for our love of reading in partnership with the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference. Enjoy live music, get free gifts, and explore more fun surprises.

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new comm...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.

Toddler Time promotional poster with a smiling toddler holding a blue toy

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Welcome to Toddler Time! This storytime event is for ages 18 months to three years designed for little ones who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, dance aro...

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

Welcome to Toddler Time! This storytime event is for ages 18 months to three years designed for little ones who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, dance around, and hang out with other toddlers. 

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. 

Youth Summer Trivia!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on a variety of topics!  This program is intended for ages 6-11.

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on a variety of topics!  This program is intended for ages 6-11.

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Archives After Hours: Journal of Alexander Balmain, first Rector of Christ Church

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us after hours for a look into the archives!  Come join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives with a special presentation.  Each Archives After Hours&...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us after hours for a look into the archives!  Come join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives with a special presentation.  Each Archives After Hours event will feature a topic concerning items in the ar

Adventures Through Grief

Adventures Through Grief

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 role...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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? 

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Silent Book Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it!  Bring a book, bring a friend, grab a quiet snack, and then settle in for s...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Hangout
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it! 

Dance Party

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.      

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.

 

 

 

Sit & Stitch

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Bowman Library is pleased to host a weekly stitching meetup. Whatever your craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook…), we invite you to b...

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

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Lego Building Competition

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

LEGO© builders! How quickly can you complete a kit? Test your ability against other builders in this competition. Open to kids ages 6-11; teams of two will be randomly formed...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

LEGO© builders! How quickly can you complete a kit?

Test your ability against other builders in this competition.

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.

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. We gather every...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Children, 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 of the game.

Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.

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 Time

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Week's ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This Week's Theme: