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All Day	Closing Closed for Labor Day All Day All Branches Branches: Virtual Events, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Handley Library, Archives, Off Site Description: All branches are closed in observance of Labor Day.
9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Donation at Bowman Library 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events Event Details: Donate gently used books, DVDs and Electronic games to the Handley Regional Library System. Your donations can become part of the next Used Book Sale or sold at Second Glance Books or The Library Shop.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Baby Playtime 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Toddler Playtime 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.	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. Dance Party 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Music & Movement Event Details: Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program. Meet the puppets afterwards! All Ages.	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. 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. 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 come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Playtime 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week 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 "Ages 6-11" group. Storytime Fun 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Clarke County 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun!			This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit & Stitch 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Age Group: Adults, Families Event Details: The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors, and see the well under the stage. 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 - 12:30pm 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. 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+.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Brown Bag with Books Live Zoom Event! 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Virtual Events Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Summer Reading Program, Reading Program, Virtual Programs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Brown Bag with Books. Our September discussion is on A Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua Ferris. We always have an interesting and fun discussion. All welcome!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Family History Hunters 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults Handley Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Would you like to begin researching your family's history? Or are you a genealogy veteran?	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A Little Noon Music with SU Jazz 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures Event Details: A Little Noon Music is Back until May 2023! This month will feature students from Shenandoah University Jazz and the theme is Autumn Leaves and Back to School. This musical event is organized by Dr. Matthew Niess. Dr.
1 pm			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Homeschool Hub Lowers 1:00pm - 2:00pm Ages 6-11 Handley Library Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Homeschooling families in the 5-9 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities that focuses on a monthly theme with special career guests throughout the season. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			Just Dance @ Bowman 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bowman Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Event Details: Head over to Bowman and just dance! Play Just Dance with other dancers or just watch and enjoy the game. Fun for 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Homeschool Hub Uppers 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 6-11 Handley Library Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Homeschooling families in the 10-14 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities that focuses on a monthly theme with special career guests throughout the season. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. After School Activities Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Teens (12+), Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Handley Library Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Workshops & Camps Event Details: This event is in the "Adults" group. John Berry poetry reading 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Join local poet, John Berry, for an afternoon of poetry and story-telling as he performs his latest work, The Broken Poem and Other Strange Ideas About God.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Lego Club at Clarke 4:00pm - 4:45pm Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Clarke County This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library children's room for Lego Fun. A different theme every week!
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Nature Surprises 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: Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Squish and squash and harvest seeds! The gardens are all done and its time to collect seeds. 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

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