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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Baby Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details:	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Sounds and Stories 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details:	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details:	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 "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Dance Party 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Music & Movement Event Details:	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 Chess Tournament Practice Area 10:00am–4:00pm 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 Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Lobby Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Participants will gather for the tournament and have opportunities to practice before the tournament begins. 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 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Scholastic Annual Chess Tournament 2026 10:00am–4:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library 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 "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Chess Tournament Schedule Date: February 21, 2026 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 Family Time 10:30am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details:
11 am	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime at Clarke 11:00am–11:30am Ages 0-5, Families Clarke County This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Family STEAM Lab 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details:	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 "Ages 0-5" group Family STEAM Lab 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group La Leche League at Bowman Library 11:30am–12:30pm Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps Event Details: Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.			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 "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 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 Robotics Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps Registration Required Event Details: Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Please register! Ages 10-18 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.
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Kid's Kitchen 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about food safety, preparation, and how to use a recipe as you gain confidence in the kitchen. Dietary modifications offered if notified in advance. Ages 6-11. *Registration required.
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–5:00pm 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 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 Tween Uno Extravaganza! 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Hangout Registration Required Event Details: Come and join your friends with an evening of playing all types of Uno games! From Classic to No Mercy and Uno Flip to name a few, come prepared to make friends and have fun. 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 Five O'Clock Spot-Reading Adventure 5:00pm–6:00pm Ages 6-11 Bowman Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Hangout, Reading Program Event Details: Join us in the Children's Room for a time of dropping everything and reading! Bring your blankets, climb into one of our reading tents, or sit where ever you feel comfy and go on your own reading adventure. 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 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!

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