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Animal Adventures

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Let's go on an Animal Adventure! On the 1st Thursday of the month, enjoy a new activity or guest presenter to learn about animals, support local animals, and enjoy animal-themed fun for all ages! Today's theme is...TBD! Registration is requi...

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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.

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.
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:
Junior Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure.  This junior edition of the Science Heroes show is the perfect way to introduce young children to the wonders of science! Experiment with adventure as you become Science Heroes and act ou...
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.

Adventures with Talewise

10:30am - 11:30am
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:
Experiment with adventure as you become Science Heroes to help act out a story about a lost treasure deep within the jungle. The program includes a lineup of experiments about chemical reactions, the transfer of energy, physical explosions and more! ...
This event is in the "Families" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! Five sessions will be offered to suit various ages. Come take a brief tour of the universe and learn about stars and constellations, the moon’s phases, and some of the planets in the sol...

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

Cosmic Adventures - The Sky Tonight

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! Five sessions will be offered to suit various ages. This session focuses on the current evening sky, including prominent constellations, moon phases, and visible planets. For Ages 0 to 5...

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 "Families" group.

Cosmic Adventures - The Sky Tonight

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! Five sessions will be offered to suit various ages. This session focuses on the current evening sky, including prominent constellations, moon phases, and visible planets. All ages. Re...

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.

Cosmic Adventures - The Solar System

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! Five sessions will be offered to suit various ages. This session is an epic journey through our place in space, providing close views of many objects in the solar system. For Ages 8-11 a...

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 "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! Five sessions will be offered to suit various ages. For this session, teens learn about stars and constellations, the moon phases, and some of the planets of the solar system. For Ages 1...

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 "Teens (12+)" group.

Natsu Con 2024

10:00am - 4:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
NATSU CON Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More! Natsu Con 2024 is at the Bowman Library, brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee. Hear engaging speakers, participate in character panels, show off your talent i...

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 "Teens (12+)" group.

Natsu Con 2024 Character Panels

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
NATSU CON Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More! Natsu Con 2024 is at the Bowman Library, brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee. Hear engaging speakers, participate in character panels, show off your talent i...

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 "Teens (12+)" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
Teen puppeteer troupe travels to Shenandoah County Public Library--Edinburg--to present "Adventures Begin at Your Library". Parent permission is required for teen participation. Parent involvement for providing transportation is needed. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Found in the Stars

11:00am - 11:45am
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:
Captain Curiosity presents: Found in the Stars! After running away from his home planet and its art-obsessed culture, Captain Curiosity finds himself stranded in space with a severely damaged ship! He bravely sets off into the unknown to find a wa...

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

Amazing World of Reptiles

11:00am - 11:45am
Clarke County
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
Live reptiles presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family visits the library to share with you about the world of reptiles. You are invited to slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and even sna...

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

Amazing World of Reptiles

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family visits the library to share with you about the world of reptiles. You are invited to slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, tur...

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

Amazing World of Reptiles for Teens

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
Especially for Teens: Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family returns with their array of reptiles in a special program just for teens. You are invited to join others up close and personal to a spe...

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

Animal Adventures

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Let's go on an Animal Adventure! On the 1st Thursday of the month, enjoy a new activity or guest presenter to learn about animals, support local animals, and enjoy animal-themed fun for all ages! Today's theme is...TBD! Registration is requi...

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 "Families" group.

Uncle Devin-SRP Finale

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:
Drummer Uncle Devin leads everyone in celebrating a summer of reading. ...