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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 (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Spring Used Book Sale-First Day! 10:00am–5:00pm 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: Book Sales, Friends Events Event Details: Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.
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 "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.
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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.
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4 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Member Night-Spring Used Book Sale 4:00pm–7:00pm 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: Book Sales, Friends Events Event Details: Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?
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 "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Tween Pokemon Card Trading Time 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 Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time!! 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 "Teens (12+)" group Teen Game Night 5:30pm–8:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games Registration Required Event Details: Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video games, group games and activities, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends. This month's theme is...TBD 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.
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 "Teens (12+)" group Teen Tabletop Gaming Guild 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a more low-key version of Teen Game Night? Join us in playing board games and card games, including the strategic card game Magic: the Gathering! Bring your own games or use ours to dive into epic duels and friendly competition. 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.