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Teen Slam & Spoken Word Poetry Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout, Performances & Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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April is National Poetry Month! Memorize your original piece to share with an audience of supportive peers. Each reader has a 3-minute time limit. Spectators are also encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Ages 12+.

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

Rally for Reading-Bowman Library

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
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Join the Rally for Reading at Bowman Library!

Color Your World

This event launches a marvelous fun-filled summer of reading.

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

Color Our World-Colors We Feel

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Color Our World

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.

Natsu Con 2025

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens (12+)
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
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NATSU CON

Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More!

Natsu Con 2025 held at the Bowman Library, is brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.

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.