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Plant & Seed Swap

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Ready, Set, GROW!!

Get ready for Clarke County Library's 2nd annual plant & seed swap! 

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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Paws for Reading

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Story Sharing
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

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

Robotics Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 10-18

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

Story Builders

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
storybuilders
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pop, Rock & Ring with the Apple Valley Ringers

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families

Get ready for the Apple Valley Ringers, the beloved handbell choir, as they return to Bowman Library with rhythm, nostalgia, and musical surprises.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Preschool Time

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
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, May 18, 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, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
kidsteam

Join u

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

Pop-Up Grow a Reader 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
pop up
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, May 18, 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...Tiny Towns

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

Monday, May 18, 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 "Teens (12+)" group

Teen Fandom

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Join us for pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The subjects are limitless including various cultural contexts, movies, songs, gaming and anime. Show us your favorite fandoms!

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

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime at Clarke

Tuesday, May 19, 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
This event is in the "Families" group

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, May 19, 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!

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

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
fam steam
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 "Adults" group

Adult Craft Creations

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
summer
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Build Time

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

 

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
fam steam
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!