🎄 Holiday Schedule Notice

All branches will be closed Dec. 24–25 and Dec. 31–Jan. 1. We’ll be open 10:00 am–5:00 pm on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

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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 (1/21)	Mon (1/22)	Tue (1/23)	Wed (1/24)	Thu (1/25)	Fri (1/26)	Sat (1/27)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Preschool Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for infants focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.	This event is in the "Adults" group Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am–11:30am 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others! No registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.	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 "Adults" group Applying to Lineage Societies: Get Help with Your Application and Research 10:30am–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: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives Age Group: Adults 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? 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 Parent Literacy Workshop: Kid-Writing 10:30am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, 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 "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: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!
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: Benefits of Breastmilk 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. This month's topic is the benefits of breastmilk!	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Job Seeker Help 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at 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 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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled Nature Surprises 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cancelled 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 6-11 Program Type: Gardening, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Explore the natural world through arts and crafts with Frederick County 4-H, while connecting books to each month’s theme.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Handley Sit and Stitch 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Lower Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others! No registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group Adventures Through Grief 5:30pm–7:00pm 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? Are you between the ages of 18 and 26? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying games?
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Handley 100th Book Discussion "Judge Handley and the Handley Bequests" 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Handley High School's 100th Anniversary presents: A Book Club Discussion of “Judge Handley and the Handley Bequests” by Garland R.			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Harry Potter Yule Ball 6:00pm–9:00pm Teens (12+) Handley Library 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: Robinson Auditorium + Benham Gallery + Lower Lobby Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Film, Hangout Event Details: Enter the Great Hall at Hogwarts for a wintry wonderland ball with activities any muggle or magician would enjoy. Ages 10+.