Closed on Friday, December 12

All branches will be closed on Friday, December 12, for our Staff Development Day. We are learning and growing to serve you better! We love our community so much! To make a donation to the library, please click here.

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La Leche League Playdate

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV to lend parenting and lactation support. Leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide inclusive, community support.

Sit & Stitch

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

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Magic: The Gathering Card Game

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (12+)
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

Come one, come all to join in on a fun and mystical card game! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours.

Every Tuesday at 5 pm, meet new friends and play a few rounds of Magic: The Gathering! 

 

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. 

Puzzle Tournament

6:00pm–8:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!

Holiday Book Sale @ CCL

All Day
Children, Adults, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library in Berryville for our Holiday Used Book Sale — the perfect place to find affordable gifts and festive reads!

Prices:

Sounds and Stories 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
Event Details:

Lets Play!

Tiny Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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Family Build 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: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM
Event Details:

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

 

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. 

Tiny Tales

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:
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After School Lego Time!

4:00pm–4:45pm
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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12+)
Clarke County
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new 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!

Classic Game Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Holiday Book Sale @ CCL

All Day
Children, Adults, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library in Berryville for our Holiday Used Book Sale — the perfect place to find affordable gifts and festive reads!

Prices:

Toddler 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
Event Details:

Join us for a playtime with the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum!

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. 

Afternoon Storytime!

2:00pm–2:30pm
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!

Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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. 

Teen Arts & Crafts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together with fellow teen arts and crafts lovers while casually exploring your creative mind and spirit. No artistic experience or ability is required, but pre-registration is a must in order to have enough materials available! Ages 12-18.

Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site

Sit & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Bowman Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Baby Playtime at Bowman-Cancelled

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

Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks, colorful balls and offer a sensory craft activity.

After-hours Adult Game Night

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

Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex board games, card games, and more.

There is something for everyone. Plus snacks will be provided!

Holiday Book Sale @ CCL

All Day
Children, Adults, Families
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us at Clarke County Library in Berryville for our Holiday Used Book Sale — the perfect place to find affordable gifts and festive reads!

Prices: