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 (12/04)	Mon (12/05)	Tue (12/06)	Wed (12/07)	Thu (12/08)	Fri (12/09)	Sat (12/10)
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Book Donations Accepted 9:00am–11:45am Adults, Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Age Group: Adults, Families Event Details: Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good condition), DVDs, CDs, electronic games, and sheet music in the Bowman Library parking lot. What we don't want to receive as donations:
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11 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group La Leche League Meeting 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group 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: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps Event Details: Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.			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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group A Little Noon Music - Christmas Brass 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 Christmas Brass. This musical event is organized by Dr. Matthew Niess. Dr.
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3 pm							This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Night of Wonder with the Valley Chorale 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium + Benham Gallery Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events, Performances & Lectures Event Details: This Christmas season, the Valley Chorale has a story to tell, in music. We invite you to attend Night of Wonder, a musical celebration of Christmas and the holiday season. Led by Artistic Director Drew A.