🎄 Holiday Schedule Notice

All branches will be closed Dec. 24–25 and Dec. 31–Jan. 1. We’ll be open 10:00 am–5:00 pm on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/05)	Mon (12/06)	Tue (12/07)	Wed (12/08)	Thu (12/09)	Fri (12/10)	Sat (12/11)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Preschool Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special playtime as we take a Storytime Break.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special playtime as we take a Storytime Break.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Toddler Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special playtime as we take a Storytime Break.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Family Playtime 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special playtime as we take a Storytime Break.
11 am				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 11:00am–11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Catch a gingerbread man at this storytime! Join us as we share and tell stories about holiday cookies and sweets. The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			This event is in the "Children" 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 6-11, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
12 pm
1 pm							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 Paws for Reading 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, Story Sharing Registration Required Event Details: It's Paws for Reading! Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor. These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Try-It-Yourself 2:00pm–2:45pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: DIY Workshops, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This is a repeat of the Wednesday 5:00 pm program on a day and time well-suited for homeschoolers. Dive into the world of circuits and electronics! 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. Safety Disclaimer		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 Handley Gingerbread Jamboree 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Handley 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: It's time for a jamboree in this special hybrid event! Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
3 pm
4 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
5 pm		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 Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! This week is all about Transportation so show us how people move from one place to another--now or in the future! Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Try-It-Yourself 5:00pm–5:45pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: DIY Workshops, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of circuits and electronics! Join us at the Bowman Library for a STEAM based program for children ages 6 and 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. Safety Disclaimer