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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 (1/09)	Mon (1/10)	Tue (1/11)	Wed (1/12)	Thu (1/13)	Fri (1/14)	Sat (1/15)
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 Cancelled Storytime and Puppets 11:00am–11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. 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 "Families" group Cancelled Storytime and Puppets 11:00am–11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Join us as we share and tell stories. The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. 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 Cancelled Paws for Reading 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing 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 "Adults" group Cancelled To Be Rescheduled Author talk with Rita Finch Pettit 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Friends Events Registration Required Event Details: *The author, Rita Finch Pettit will be talking about Always, Never, Still,* her second novel. It’s the sequel to Chrysalis, the first novel in her Shenandoah Stories series.** Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled Lego Club @ Bowman Library 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled Nature Surprises for Kids- Gnomes for Your Garden 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11 Bowman Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Event Details: What do you know about pinecones? Come to Bowman Library to learn about pinecones and hear stories about gnomes with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group TAB Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Event Details: A planning meeting of the Teen Advisory Board.