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Family STEAM Lab

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 19, 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 19, 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

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
marketing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, May 20, 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

A.M. Book Club - "The Green Mile"

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at the Clarke County Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults

Virginia Works is hosting this event, which provides a focused opportunity for you to meet and connect directly with multiple local and regional employers who are actively hiring.

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

Nature Surprises

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 22, 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 "Families" group

Dance Party

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
marketing
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks and colorful balls. The babies can explore while the adults chat, and everyone will have a chance to make a new friend.   For ages 0-2 years.

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
marketing
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.

Memorial Day

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

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

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
marketing
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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
marketing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi Wisdom Circle

Wednesday, May 27, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, May 27, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Death Cafe

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink.