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 "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 "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 "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!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group La Leche League Chat and Playdate 11:30am–12:30pm 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 Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Hangout Event Details: Join La Leche League in the Bowman Children's room for a pro-breastfeeding hangout with other parents. This week's discussion theme is, "What about partners and support?"
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Clarke Sit 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 January-April. Bring your work in progress of any kind (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook…), and enjoy 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.
2 pm							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 "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!
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.