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 (6/18)	Mon (6/19)	Tue (6/20)	Wed (6/21)	Thu (6/22)	Fri (6/23)	Sat (6/24)
10 am							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. 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 "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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit & Stitch 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
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 Movie Saturdays at Bowman 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Film, Hangout Event Details: IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with popcorn and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is...Annie 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 "Teens (12+)" group Story Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (12+) Handley Library Registration Required 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: In this camp for tweens and teens, we will explore different art-making techniques like paper marbling, collage, drawing, painting, bookmaking, and a little bit of creative writing as we craft our own story.	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 Read With the Royals 2:00pm–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: Story Sharing, Storytimes Event Details: Get to know the Winchester Royals Baseball Team as they read some of our favorite stories and answer your questions about baseball. You might even win tickets to their next game! Program is intended for All Ages. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Story Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (12+) Handley Library Registration Required 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: In this camp for tweens and teens, we will explore different art-making techniques like paper marbling, collage, drawing, painting, bookmaking, and a little bit of creative writing as we craft our own story.	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Story Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (12+) Handley Library Registration Required 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: In this camp for tweens and teens, we will explore different art-making techniques like paper marbling, collage, drawing, painting, bookmaking, and a little bit of creative writing as we craft our own story.		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Preserving your Family History Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Handley Library Registration Required 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: In this two hour workshop presented by Archives Manager Lorna Loring, you will learn best practices for organizing, preserving and storing family documents, photographs, scrapbooks, objects, and memorabilia.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Bubble Dance Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Join us for a bubble dance party complete with music and as many bubbles as we can make! *This event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Please consider attending one of the other dates.* 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 "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: Hangout, Arts & Crafts 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 "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 Junior Graphic Novel Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library Registration Required 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 Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills! Children and teens ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun! 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
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit & Stitch 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
7 pm
8 pm					This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Sunset Series Puss In Boots: The Last Wish 8:30pm–10:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Film Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 29 DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST Outdoor entertainment at the amphitheater. The movie begins at 8:30pm.