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Nature Surprises

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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
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, March 20, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sit & Stitch

Monday, March 23, 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 "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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 6-11" group

Five O'Clock Spot-Junior Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!

Children ages 6-11 are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun!

Let's get inspired together!

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

Teen Arts & Crafts

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Get together with fellow teen arts and crafts lovers while casually exploring your creative mind and spirit. No artistic experience or ability required, but pre-registration is a must in order to have enough materials available. Ages 12-18.

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, March 27, 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 "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group

School's Out: Join us for fun & games at the library!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Clarke County schools are CLOSED today, but the library is OPEN and we've got fun activities for all ages!

Join us after lunch from 1 to 3 pm for board games, Legos and coloring!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Wild About Wildlife

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families

Get Wild About Wildlife as we explore the animals around us through crafts, activities, games, and more!

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch-In

Saturday, March 28, 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 โ€“ 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sit & Stitch

Monday, March 30, 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 "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, March 31, 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, March 31, 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 "Teens (12+)" group

Homeschool Teens: Caring Crafts Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Looking for an opportunity to meet other homeschooled students in your age group? Activities in this club are designed for expressing creativity while providing a service to the community. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Five O'Clock Spot-Creation Station

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us as we get creative!  At Creation Station, we will learn, start, and take a crafting skill from the library which you can use at home.

This month,

Registration required and is for ages 6-11.

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, April 3, 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 6-11" group

Kid Crafternoons

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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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, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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 "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 7, 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 6-11" group

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises-Seeds

Thursday, April 9, 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 about seeds.

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, April 10, 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 6-11" group

Story Builders

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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