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All Day	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.	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 Winter Reading Program All Day Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program Event Details: Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.
10 am				This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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. We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games. 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 "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 Groundhog Day Celebration-Bowman Library 10:00am–12:30pm 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 Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Performances & Lectures, STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Will there be more snow?!? Does Bowman Bill see his shadow? Come and find out! Bowman Bill predicts the weather and is joined by puppets, music, and more! Disclaimer(s) 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 "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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Indoor Plant Clinic 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, 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 "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, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Gardening, DIY Workshops Event Details: Winter is the perfect time to give your indoor plants a little love. Join the FREE Extension Master Gardeners Indoor Plant Clinic to learn how to take care of the plants you already have and go home with FREE easy-to-grow houseplants.
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Lunar New Year-Bowman Library 11:00am–6:00pm 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: Nature, Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures, STEAM Event Details: Happy Lunar New Year! It is the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and each animal takes the spotlight once every 12 years.		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit & Stitch 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
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2 pm							This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group WLT Teen Audition Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: Winchester Little Theatre will present a free one-day workshop for ages 12 (By June 1, 2025) to 18. Register with the QR code attached!
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4 pm			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 "Families" group Kids Art Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "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, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Event Details: Join us for Kids Art Club! Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event. Ages 6-12. Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Handley Sit and Stitch 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Classic Game Night 5:00pm–8:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman Library 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: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout Event Details: Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Archives After Hours: World War I Veterans of Winchester and Frederick County: The Handley Plaques 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (12+), Adults Handley Library Registration Required 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: A new year, a new Archives After Hours! Our first event of the year will feature a closer look at our local World War I veterans.

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