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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 "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Chess at Bowman Library 10:00am–12:30pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, 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 "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 Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Chess enthusiasts 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Local Authors-Summer Reading Finale 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Lobby Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Book Sales Event Details: Visit with local authors and purchase their books. Becky Bell, The Gnomes of Fibberton (picture book) This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group SRP Finale at Bowman Library 10:00am–12:30pm 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 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: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, STEAM Event Details: We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes through music, crafts, puppets, book readings, local authors and awarding prizes. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Summer Reading Finale-Meet Smokey Bear 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Story Sharing, STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Celebrate the end of summer reading and the launch of reading for Smokey Bear with Sky Meadows State Park rangers and Virginia Forestry rangers. Smokey Bear is 80 years old and he has a reading program for you! 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Summer Reading Finale-Outdoor Celebrations 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Back Lawn Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Hangout, Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes today!
11 am						This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit & Stitch 11:00am–4:15pm 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!
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5 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 Bubble Dance Party 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Back Lawn Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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 program will take place outside; please plan accordingly. 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.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Scrabble Club 5:00pm–8:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Game Nights, 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!
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Book Club, Hangout Event Details: Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it!