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New Program Alert: Grow a Reader Playgroup
Raising a kid can be hard work. In a fast-moving world with lots of parenting "experts", it can be even harder to know what information is the most accurate and attainable for you and your family as your child grows up. That's where your public library comes in! With an array of collections, programs, and services to support you, we are here to help "grow" your reader at the library, focusing most on school-readiness for ages birth-5.
Contact Us
Directions: Google Maps
Phone: (540) 869-9000
Fax: (540) 869-9001
Branch Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
Upcoming Events
Welcome to Play and Explore!
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.
Come play games, color, and hangout with friends!
Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and LEGO bricks will be available, or bring your own activities!
Ages 6-11.
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.
Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot.
Chess at Bowman Library
Chess enthusiasts come and play!
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.
We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games.
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.
Contact us to join ChessKid.
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.