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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 "Adults" group Monthly Death Cafe 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout Event Details: An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink.	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!
11 am						This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Playtime at Bowman 11:00am–12:00pm Ages 0-5 Bowman Library This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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 Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement Event Details: Enjoy unstructured playtime with your baby as we bring out soft blocks, colorful balls and offer a sensory craft activity.	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Blocks 11:00am–12:00pm Ages 0-5 Clarke County This event is in the "Ages 0-5" 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 0-5 Program Type: Hangout, STEAM Event Details: Join us at Clarke County Library every Saturday at 11 am for an interactive and creative playtime just for toddlers! Introduce baby to new friends and the tactile experience of building with Duplo blocks sized just for small hands!
12 pm
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 "Teens (12+)" group Cancelled School's Out Teen Hangout 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Cancelled 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: Hangout Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a “School’s Out” Teen Hangout to relax and spend time with friends - or make new friends! 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.
3 pm
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 "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 "Teens (12+)" group Magic: The Gathering Card Game 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (12+) Clarke County This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Come one, come all to join in on a fun and mystical card game! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. Every Tuesday at 5 pm, meet new friends and play a few rounds of Magic: The Gathering!	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!
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Cancelled Mugen Multiverse (for TEEN manga, anime, & video game enthusiasts) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Cancelled 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: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games Registration Required Event Details: Pop culture/anime/game crossover chaos! The term "mugen" (無限) in Japanese means 'infinity' or 'limitless'. It is often used in various cultural contexts, including movies, songs, and anime. 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 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, DIY Workshops 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Clarke County Registration Required 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: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Registration Required Event Details: We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!