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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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
10 am					This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Family History Hunters 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.	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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Celebration of Birds 10:00am–3:00pm Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Nature Event Details: Learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and other ways to appreciate our feathered friends. Members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society will lead bird walks. More details to come!
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 Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library 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 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: Welcome to Storytime & Puppets! Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) 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 "Families" group Kawaii Valentine: The Ultimate Cute Party 11:00am–12:30pm Children, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, STEAM Event Details: Celebrate Valentine's Day--Kawaii style!! Spread the cuteness through games, crafts, activites, and more! 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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Little Noon Music Series: Meisha Herron 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Adults, Families Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events Event Details: Meisha Herron is a Chicago-born musician who studied guitar at Columbia College. Her original songs explore themes of love, nature, community, and family.
1 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Movie Saturdays at Bowman 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Film, Hangout Event Details: IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is... 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.
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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 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... 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Five O'Clock Spot-Nature Surprises 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Nature is full of incredible surprises! Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association! Today's topic is 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Volunteer Events and Training Event Details: The monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Board that plans, promotes and presents programs for area middle school and high school students. If you have program ideas you wish to share, please join us. New members welcome!				This event is in the "Adults" group After-hours Adult Game Night 6:00pm–9:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout Event Details: Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night? Join us on the second Friday of every month for an evening of games, laughter, and friendly competition—just for adults!