Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25

Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!

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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 (11/13)	Mon (11/14)	Tue (11/15)	Wed (11/16)	Thu (11/17)	Fri (11/18)	Sat (11/19)
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Tuesday Workshop: Android Phones & Tablets 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Help, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Topics will include an Android overview, current version, basic functions, key features, security & passwords, malware & viruses, mail accounts, Google Pay, accessibility, digital wellbeing, The Play Store, customization, Google One backup 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 "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Parent Chat & Playdate 10:30am–11:30am Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 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 Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps Event Details: Come chat with local parents and caregivers to learn more about topical parenting challenges and skills to support your family.	This event is in the "Adults" group Free STI Testing 10:00am–1:00pm 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. Every third Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.		This event is in the "Adults" group Sitcom Saturday - The Thanksgiving Specials 10:00am–5:00pm 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 Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout Event Details: Announcing a new series at Bowman Library – Sitcom Saturdays! Everything from MASH to Bob’s Burger’s, it’s a Saturday full of some of the best Thanksgiving television episodes!
11 am						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.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Poets Give Thanks 2:00pm–5:00pm 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 + Benham Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Events, Performances & Lectures Event Details: Local poets will reflect on the spirit of gratitude. In partnership with The Poetry Society of Virginia, host Rich Follett will introduce 5 poets, who will read their works and participate in a panel discussion, followed by a Q and A session.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group The Academy Hill Readers History Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout Event Details: The Newtown History Center and Handley Regional Library System present the Academy Hill History Book Club. This club aims to teach and discuss aspects of history through book discussions.