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This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group
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Sit & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Bowman Library
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!

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

Member Night-Spring Used Book Sale

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?

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

Teen Game Night

5:30pm–8:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video games, group games and activities, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD

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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
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

We've all heard the staggering numbers associated with Winchester changing hands during the Civil War, but what happened to the post office during those tumultuous years?

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

Spring Used Book Sale-First Day!

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Robotics Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Please register! Ages 10-18

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

Family Film

1:00pm–3:00pm
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: Film
Event Details:
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Kid's Kitchen

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
marketing
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Spring Used Book Sale

10:00am–8:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Sit & Stitch

10:30am–12:30pm
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

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...

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

Pokémon Trading Card Game

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The term "mugen" (無限) in Japanese means 'infinity' or 'limitless'. It is often used in various cultural contexts, including movies, songs, and anime.

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Grow a Reader Playgroup

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grow your reader at the library! This 6-week interactive playgroup will feature educational components with outside professionals each week that will developmentally support your reader through learning and play.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

10:00am–8:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

10:00am–8:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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 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!