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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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All Day					Closing Closed for carpeting All Day Bowman Library Branches: Bowman Library	Closing Closed for Apple Blossom All Day 5/2–5/3 All Branches Branches: Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
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 Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time 11:00am–11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement, and music! 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 "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Build Time 11:00am–11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided. 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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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 "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Lego Club @ Bowman Library 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" 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 Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Ultimate Playgrounds 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 Teen Book Club - Novels in Verse 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" 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: Teens (12+) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be reading novels in verse, a type of novel that looks like a poem but reads like a novel. Usually quick and easy reads, novels in verse are accessible to all levels of readers. 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 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!