Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25

Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!

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After-hours Adult Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night?
Join us on the second Friday of every month for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition—just for adults! 

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

Celebration of Birds

10:00am–3:00pm
Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

Learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and other ways to appreciate our feathered friends. Members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society will lead bird walks.

More details to come!

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

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Library Tour
Event Details:

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

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:
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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Parent Literacy Workshop: "Preschool Literacy"

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Handley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Kawaii Valentine: The Ultimate Cute Party

11:00am–12:30pm
Children, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day--Kawaii style!!  Spread the cuteness through games, crafts, activites, and more!

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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 "Adults" group

Tai Chi Workshop-Love Yourself Massage

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Classic Chinese Medicine wisdom states that increased flow - of both blood and life-sustaining chi - can help alleviate many discomforts within the body.

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 is...The Wild Robot

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 "Teens (12+)" group

Game On Saturdays

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens (12+)
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Video Games
Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library for Game on Saturdays with the Handley Library Teen Time. We will have Nintendo Switch or Xbox games loaded and ready to play along with board and card games.

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

Story Builders

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Storytimes
Event Details:
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President's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Baby 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:
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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

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:
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

ADK-Google Training

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Help
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of ADK-an educational fellowship.

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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: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
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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–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 Storytime & Puppets! 

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

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

La Leche League at Bowman Library

11:30am–12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.

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!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

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

Tween Uno Extravaganza!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join your friends with an evening of playing all types of Uno games!  From Classic to No Mercy and Uno Flip to name a few, come prepared to make friends and have fun.

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.