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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!

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

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Workshop-Intro to Tai Chi

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has become meditation in motion with numerous acknowledged health benefits.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has become meditation in motion with numerous acknowledged health benefits.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

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

Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Join us for a one-day used book sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us for a one-day used book sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Wisdom Circle

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

This event is in the "Adults" group

Perseverance and Resilience: Supporting Veterans through Poetry

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Veterans of the U.S. military are warmly invited to participate in poetry workshops at Handley Regional Library, as part of the Virginia Commonwealth’s poet laureate initiative.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Veterans of the U.S. military are warmly invited to participate in poetry workshops at Handley Regional Library, as part of the Virginia Commonwealth’s poet laureate initiative.

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

Little Noon Music Series: Meisha Herron

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Meisha Herron is a Chicago-born musician who studied guitar at Columbia College. Her original songs explore themes of love, nature, community, and family.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

Meisha Herron is a Chicago-born musician who studied guitar at Columbia College. Her original songs explore themes of love, nature, community, and family.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Workshop-Love Yourself Massage

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Classic Chinese Medicine wisdom states that increased flow - of both blood and life-sustaining chi - can help alleviate many discomforts within the body.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Classic Chinese Medicine wisdom states that increased flow - of both blood and life-sustaining chi - can help alleviate many discomforts within the body.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Wisdom Circle

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

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

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

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

Little Noon Music Series: Howard Burns & Friends

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Drummer Howard Burns leads The Flying Camel Trio, joined by pianist Jordan Clawson and multi-instrumentalist Anita Thomas, forming a dynamic ensemble whose combined artistry delivers a spirited and sophisticated jazz experience.

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

Drummer Howard Burns leads The Flying Camel Trio, joined by pianist Jordan Clawson and multi-instrumentalist Anita Thomas, forming a dynamic ensemble whose combined artistry delivers a spirited and sophisticated jazz experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Workshop-Energy of Intimacy

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

This workshop is all about the energy of intimacy - not just sexual intimacy. All energetic connections between humans will be explored - the good ones, the bad ones, and the neutral ones.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

This workshop is all about the energy of intimacy - not just sexual intimacy. All energetic connections between humans will be explored - the good ones, the bad ones, and the neutral ones.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Wisdom Circle

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine—which honors the ebb and flow of the seasons both within us and around us—our monthly Tai Chi Wisdom Circle offers ages 16+ a welcoming space to connect, learn, and align with these natural rhythm

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

Little Noon Music Series: Jon Rose Trio

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

The Jon Rose Trio is a classic jazz ensemble from the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Their performances feature a wide-ranging mix of familiar bossa nova and blues-infused jazz—at times sweet and laid-back, other times vibrant and exhilarating.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

The Jon Rose Trio is a classic jazz ensemble from the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Their performances feature a wide-ranging mix of familiar bossa nova and blues-infused jazz—at times sweet and laid-back, other times vibrant and exhilarating.

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

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250 Book Circle

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The America 250 Book Circle brings readers together to immerse themselves in the history of our country’s founding.

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

Member Night-Spring Used Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?

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

Spring Used Book Sale-First Day!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.