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.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Books with Babes-a Mom's Book Club 10:30am–11:30am 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: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Books with Babes Join us to discuss this month's picks.				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Pop-Up Book Sale @ Handley Library 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" 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 Lower Lobby Age Group: Children, Adults, Families Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events Event Details: A one-day mini sale! Browse a selection of gently used books and DVDs. Bring a bag or box to carry your treasures. All proceeds benefit the three branches of HRLS and staff. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Unwind Your Spine 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Families Handley Library Registration Required 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Music & Movement Registration Required Event Details: Need help unwinding your spine? Pilates has your back! Join us to learn some practical exercises to reverse "tech neck", access deep core muscles to stabilize your spine and posture, and improve your balance for life. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Applying to Lineage Societies: Get Help with Your Application and Research 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proofs you need?
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 Job Seeker Help 11:00am–12:00pm 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: HL Study Room #1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce a program where individuals can get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library.		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 Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Clarke Library Sip and Stitch 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Clarke County This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: We invite you to our weekly stitching meetup through the month of January. Bring your work in progress of any kind (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook…), and enjoy a warm beverage in the company of others who enjoy the fiber arts. 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 Harry & Snowman Film Showing and Filmmaker Appearance 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Families Clarke County 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: Clarke County Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Author Talk, Film Event Details: Watch the documentary and then meet the filmmaker. The Clarke County Library will be offering a special showing of the documentary Harry & Snowman followed by a virtual interactive Q and A session with filmmaker Ron Davis.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Scrabble Club 5:00pm–7:45pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know other locals and take part in a good game of Scrabble!	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Go with the Flow Yoga 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Workshops & Camps Event Details: Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Bring a yoga mat and any other props you may need. This event is in the "Adults" group Adventures Through Grief 5:30pm–7:45pm 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 Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Are you or somebody you know working through grief or loss? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying games?