❄️ Groundhog Day Update

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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Family History Hunters

Thursday, February 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 "Adults" group

DAR Application Assistance

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you know or suspect you have a patriot ancestor?

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

What to do when Vital Records don't exist

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Join us virtually for a discussion concerning what to do when the vital records you are looking for don't exist. 

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

Black History: Then and Now

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Robinson Auditorium + Benham Gallery + Lower Lobby at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

In celebration and recognition of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, join us for an exploration into the life and work of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DAR Application Assistance

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you know or suspect you have a patriot ancestor?

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

Family History Hunters

Thursday, March 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

JAZZ Concert and author talk

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Families
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, April 9, 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 "Adults" group

DAR Application Assistance

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you know or suspect you have a patriot ancestor?

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

Prospecting for Family History in Unexpected Places

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Virtual Programs, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Join us virtually for a discussion concerning researching family history in unexpected places. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

DAR Application Assistance

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Do you know or suspect you have a patriot ancestor?

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

Family History Hunters

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
BL Reading Porch 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, July 9, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

A Perfect Frenzy: Author Talk with Andrew Lawler

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

From Andrew Lawler, the nationally bestselling author of The Secret Token, comes A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution, th

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

Family History Hunters

Thursday, August 13, 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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

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

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

Archives After Hours: Textiles

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
BL Reading Porch 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 "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 "Teens (12+)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Hunters

Thursday, December 10, 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.