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Event List

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Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 10, 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

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
tiny
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Tiny Tales

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
tiny
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format. 

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, November 11, 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 "Teens (12+)" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Welcome, adventurers, to an exciting gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

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

Family History Hunters

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.

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

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises

Thursday, November 12, 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!

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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, November 13, 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, November 13, 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 "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

Storytime at the Airport-Stories and Planes!

Friday, November 13, 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
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby Playtime at Bowman

Friday, November 13, 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 "Families" group

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, November 14, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.

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, November 14, 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 "Families" group

Tai Chi Workshop

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

Topic TBD.

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, November 16, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

KidSTEAM

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, November 16, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, November 17, 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, November 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

 

Let your little ones tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are the same program theme/format.