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Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, January 26, 2026 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...

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...

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.

pokemon trading cards

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Teen Karaoke & Open Mic Night

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Are you looking for a chance to get more comfortable in front of an audience? Come sing Karaoke, perform a song on an instrument, or bring poems or prose to share with an audience of supportive peers in a very casual atmosphere.

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

Are you looking for a chance to get more comfortable in front of an audience? Come sing Karaoke, perform a song on an instrument, or bring poems or prose to share with an audience of supportive peers in a very casual atmosphere.

Baby Time

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Lineage Society Workshops with Katherine Collins

Lineage Society Workshop: Get Help with Your Application and Research

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proof you need?

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proof you need?

an open book surrounded by children

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, January 27, 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!

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

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, January 27, 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. 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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. 

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
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Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Welcome to Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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:

Welcome to Storytime & Puppets! 

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. 

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, January 28, 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!

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

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Adventures Through Grief

Adventures Through Grief

Wednesday, January 28, 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
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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? 

Tai Chi

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

adult d and d art

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Teen Puzzles & Pizza - National Puzzle Day

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Do you love pizza? Do you enjoy doing puzzles? Come in and celebrate National Puzzle Day with us and an evening of all things puzzles.

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

Do you love pizza? Do you enjoy doing puzzles? Come in and celebrate National Puzzle Day with us and an evening of all things puzzles.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, January 30, 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!

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, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:
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Groundhog puppet with a shadow

Groundhog Day Celebration-Bowman Library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Performances & Lectures, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Will there be more snow?!?

Does Bowman Bill see his shadow? Come and find out!

Bowman Bill predicts the weather and is joined by puppets, music, and more!

Free for the entire family!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Performances & Lectures, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:

Will there be more snow?!?

Does Bowman Bill see his shadow? Come and find out!

Bowman Bill predicts the weather and is joined by puppets, music, and more!

Free for the entire family!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Indoor Plant Clinic

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gardening, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Winter is the perfect time to give your indoor plants a little love. Join the FREE Extension Master Gardeners Indoor Plant Clinic to learn how to take care of the plants you already have and go home with FREE easy-to-grow houseplants.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Gardening, DIY Workshops
Event Details:

Winter is the perfect time to give your indoor plants a little love. Join the FREE Extension Master Gardeners Indoor Plant Clinic to learn how to take care of the plants you already have and go home with FREE easy-to-grow houseplants.

Plant Clinic kid activities

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
BL Lobby at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families

Learn about plant care and go home with free easy-to-grow houseplants from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners. All ages.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Lobby
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Nature, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about plant care and go home with free easy-to-grow houseplants from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners. All ages.

Handley Behind the Scenes Tour: Kid Edition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Join us for a special kid edition of the Handley Library branch tour that will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Can you find Judge John Handley?

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Library Tour
Event Details:

Join us for a special kid edition of the Handley Library branch tour that will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Can you find Judge John Handley?