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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 (6/15)	Mon (6/16)	Tue (6/17)	Wed (6/18)	Thu (6/19)	Fri (6/20)	Sat (6/21)
10 am				This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others! No registration required.			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 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 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Special Summer Puzzle Tournament 11:00am–5:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library Registration Required 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: Hangout Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library Super Special Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Teen Art Tuesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get together with other teen art lovers and “color our world” while exploring various art forms. No artistic experience or ability is required! Schedule subject to change. Ages 12-18. *Registration required.				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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Paws for Reading 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing Event Details: It's Paws for Reading! Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor. These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs. 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 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 6-18 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. 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Film 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "Teens (12+)" 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, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Film Event Details:
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5 pm			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Handley Sit and Stitch 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others! No registration required.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Tween Taste Test Challenge! 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: Put your taste buds to the test as you will need to figure out the different Jelly Belly flavors during this blind taste test! This program is for ages 8-12. Registration Required. 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 "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group T(w)een Crafternoons 5:30pm–6:30pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details:		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 and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group Magic: The Gathering FOR TEENS 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: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm 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 0-5" 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 This event is in the "Families" group Sunset Series Live Music 6:30pm–8:30pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman 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 "Teens (12+)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Amphitheater Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures Event Details: This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features Jimmy Lee Jimmy Lee is an experienced artist who covers three decades of music and multiple genres.