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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 (1/30)	Mon (1/31)	Tue (2/01)	Wed (2/02)	Thu (2/03)	Fri (2/04)	Sat (2/05)
10 am							This event is in the "Children" 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 Chess at Bowman Library 10:00am–12:30pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" 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 Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Chess Champs Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. We gather every other week to play casual and blitz chess games. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
11 am				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 Groundhog Day with Bowman Bill 11:00am–11:30pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Event Details: Join us virtually from your special viewing place as we celebrate the coming of Spring with our resident puppet groundhog, Bowman Bill.			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 Bowman Bill Cancelled (but goes virtual on February 2) 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: This program has been moved to a virtual event on Wednesday, February 2. Does Bowman Bill see his shadow? Come and find out! 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 Cancelled LEGO Club 11:00am–12:30pm 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 Cancelled 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		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Middle Grade Book Spotlight 12:00pm–12:15pm Ages 6-11, Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Virtual Programs Event Details: Middle Grade Book Spotlight: Looking for a new and exciting book to read? Join us every Monday afternoon as books geared toward upper elementary and middle schoolers are presented and shared; each week is centered around a different th
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3 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled LEGO Club 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Cancelled 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
4 pm		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Makerspace Mondays 4:00pm–7:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event Details: Put on your maker hats and join us for self-directed activities using the Library Makerspace Cart. Passive program is intended for Ages 5+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
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 "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 Cancelled Imagination Station 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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 "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, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Come spark your imagination! Join us at the Bowman Library for a STEAM based program with hands-on activities for children of all ages. 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. Safety Disclaimer