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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 (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Sounds and Stories 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: Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Week's Theme: "Time for Bed!"
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Family STEAM Lab 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Family STEAM Lab 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5.			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.
12 pm
1 pm					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!
2 pm
3 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Art in the Afternoons 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" 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 6-11, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Arte Libre VA teaching artists for an afternoon of art exploration using different mediums and art-making techniques with creative prompts. Ages 6+.
4 pm					Reservation Shenandoah Blooms 4:30pm–8:00pm Handley Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Purpose of Meeting Shenandoah Blooms is a support and educational group for aspiring and experienced flower farmers in our region. Join our online community, attend quarterly interactive educational meetings, or participate in field trips—all free.
5 pm		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?	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 T(w)een Crafternoons 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get your creativity flowing as we take on learning a new artistic hobby each month in this pop-up program for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Program is intended for Ages 10+.