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Preschool Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

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

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

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

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

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

Baby Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a passive playtime for infants and families while we break from storytime during our Youth Summer Reading Special Presenter series. Ages 0-16 months.

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

Storytime at Clarke!

11:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

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

Color Our World with Animal Adventure in Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Celebrate a colorful summer of reading with Adventure in Fun and their animal friends! This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals.

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

Bubble Dance Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Back Lawn
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Join us on the back lawn for a bubble dance party complete with music and as many bubbles as we can make! All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

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

Sounds and Stories

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Family STEAM Lab

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing, play and dance along.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

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

Color Our World-Your Way-Suncatchers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Color Our World Your Way!

You are invited to a special experience with color. Today's event involves suncatchers.

All supplies are provided.

 

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

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

Family STEAM Lab

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sunset Series Live Music

6:30pm–8:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Amphitheater
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features

Teresa Pennington

Teresa is known for her soulful vocals and engaging stage presence.

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

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing, play and dance along.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

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

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show will be Harold and the Purple Crayon!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

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

Preschool Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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

Color Our World: Drew Blue Shoes - Magic & Color

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

A magic show that spreads the joy of magic wherever his blue shoes take him -- inspiring the sense of wonder in all of us. 

All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.