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Our Bowman Library Groundhog Day Celebration (was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31) has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 7 from 11am–12pm due to parking conditions. Same fun, easier arrival!

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Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, April 24, 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.

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Books and Blooms

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join us as we celebrate everything books and blooms! Plant a flower and take it home to enjoy watching the magic of growth and nature. The event also includes music, stories, crafts and the performing puppets.

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Registration Required
Trit Trot to Bowman Poster

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, April 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

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

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

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 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 Play and Explore! 

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Registration Required

Dance Party

Friday, May 8, 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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Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!

Offsite Event

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, May 8, 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.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

Registration Required

Grow a Reader Playgroup

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

Registration Required

Dance Party

Friday, May 15, 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

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, May 15, 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.

Grow a Reader Pop-Up Playgroup

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Grow your reader at the library! Enjoy a drop-in, interactive playgroup that features educational components that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play for ages 1-3.

Registration Required

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

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.

Dance Party

Friday, May 29, 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

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, May 29, 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.

Dance Party

Friday, June 5, 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

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, June 5, 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.

Dance Party

Friday, June 12, 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
Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!

Offsite Event

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, June 12, 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.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

Registration Required