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.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Tuesdays - iPhone and iPad 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Bowman Library Registration Required 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: Adults Program Type: Tech Help, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Join us and Tech Team Solutions for Just the Basics for iPhone and iPad. Learn how to safely navigate commonly used features on your smartphone or tablet.	This event is in the "Adults" group Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am–12:30pm 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 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 - Teen Area 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remembering the American Chestnut 10:00am–3:00pm 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Nature, Film, History & Genealogy Event Details: Clear Day Thunder Film The 2023 documentary film Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut tells the story of a tree on the edge of extinction and the grassroots efforts of the people devoted to its rescue. This event is in the "Adults" group Organizing Digital Photos 10:30am–12:30pm 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: In today's digital age, we capture thousands of photos annually with smartphones, cameras, and other devices.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club - Something Witchy 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library!	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 "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: "Language Learning the Natural Way" 11:00am–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! 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 month's discussion theme is: "Surviving Viruses & Holidays" 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.
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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: 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 other crafters! This event is in the "Adults" group Virginia Works Job Fair 1:00pm–4:00pm 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 Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in the Lower Level!	This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare Enrollment Seminar 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Clarke County Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Enrolling in Medicare can be a complex process! Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan.	This event is in the "Adults" group Virginia Works Job Fair 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Virginia Works is hosting a job fair in the Bowman Meeting Room. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet multiple employers that are hiring.
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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: 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 "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: This club is a great place to start improving your score in Scrabble!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft Creations 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Bowman Library Registration Required 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: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.		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!