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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 (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
10 am						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 10:00am–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!	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–12:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: 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. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group ChessKid 10:30am–12:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults 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 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 Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Join other players in ChessKid, the world's premier platform for parents, coaches and kids to learn and play chess online. Registration is required. Ages 6+ 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.
11 am							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–12:00pm 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:
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1 pm						This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Tween Reading Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Clarke County 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: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Book Club, Hangout Event Details: Join up with fellow book lovers at our Tween Reading Club, every Friday afternoon at 1pm. Come for a quiet hour of reading with Ms. Mackenzie and chat with other readers about your favorites! For ages 9-13
2 pm							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 The Art of Stitching 2:00pm–4:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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 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: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The stitch-ins are open to anyone who loves stitching! All skill levels are welcome – come stitch, chat, and be inspired. Bring your stitching project and connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
3 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Games Galore 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Gaming Event Details:
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group After School Lego Time! 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Clarke County 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: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Lego fun for everyone! Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group LEGO Club @ Bowman Library ✨ (Time Change) 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: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us today at 5:00-5:30 for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Speed Builds! 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 "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Pokémon Trading Card Game 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Clarke County 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: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Join us at the Clarke County Library every Monday at 5 pm for an hour of Pokemon fun! Bring your own deck of Pokemon TCG cards or borrow some from the library.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Five O'Clock Spot-Junior Graphic Novel Club 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: Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps Event Details: Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills! Children ages 6-11 are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun! Let's get inspired together! 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 "Ages 6-11" group Nature Surprises 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11 Clarke County Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Clarke County Library for Nature Surprises, a nature-based educational program for children led by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Association!
6 pm		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 Welcome Orchard View Elementary! 6:00pm–7:30pm Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Bowman Library 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Library Tour Event Details: We welcome the students and their families of Orchard View Elementary School for a time to explore Bowman Library and get library cards.