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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 (12/15)	Mon (12/16)	Tue (12/17)	Wed (12/18)	Thu (12/19)	Fri (12/20)	Sat (12/21)
10 am				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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Sale-20% off in the Library Shop 10:00am–1:00pm Adults, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: HL Rotunda Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: Stop by the Library Shop and enjoy 20%* off all purchases! Find bookish gifts for your library loving friends and family, including Handley Library t-shirts, sweatshirts and holiday ornaments. All proceeds benefit HRLS and its staff.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club - "Other Birds" 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!
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: 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!
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Christmas Tapestry with the Apple Valley Ringers 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: Reservations are required for this event All seats for this performance have been reserved and we can not accommodate walk-ins. Please register for the 4pm show:
3 pm
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Christmas Tapestry with the Apple Valley Ringers 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Adults, Families Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events Registration Required Event Details: Join the Apple Valley Ringers for their annual holiday concert at Bowman Library! This local hand bell choir is made up of members from five area churches.
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 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.