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 (5/14)	Mon (5/15)	Tue (5/16)	Wed (5/17)	Thu (5/18)	Fri (5/19)	Sat (5/20)
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 Preschool 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 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 "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 "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 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Frog Hoppers Party 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library Registration Required 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: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Join us for a seasonal celebration of how far our readers have read.
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 "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 LEGO Club 11:00am–12:30pm 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: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.
12 pm
1 pm							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 Family Film 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "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 Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Film Event Details: Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! Program is intended for All Ages.
2 pm						This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group T(w)een Crafternoons 2:00pm–3:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get your creativity flowing as we take on learning a new artistic hobby each month this summer for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening with Author Jason F. Wright-The Friends of HRLS Annual Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 + Benham Gallery Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: Join us for the Friends of Handley Regional Library System's Annual Meeting.