Bowman Library

Exterior shot of Bowman Library

Contact Information

Address:
871 Tasker Road, P. O. Box 1300
Stephens City, VA 22655

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 at this Branch

Academy Hill Readers History Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Newtown History Center and Handley Regional Library System present The Academy Hill History Book Club. This new club aims to teach and discuss aspects of history through book discussions. The first meeting will be discussing Charles Mann's 149...

Junior Graphic Novel Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills. Children ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel or to just create and have fun. Each session focuses on a different theme to insp...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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. 

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Come each week to play. Chess boards and pieces are provided. Free!  Partnered and affiliated with the...

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Branches:
Virtual Events, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Handley Library, Archives, Off Site
Description:
All branches are closed in observance of Memorial Day. ...

Imagination Station

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us at the Bowman Library for a STEAM based program with hands-on activities for children of all ages. Each station is designed to best suit various ages, abilities, and interests. Today's theme is...Building. Here is an outlin...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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. 

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Chess Champs 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 during June and July to play casual and blitz chess games. Chess at Bowman Librar...

Disclaimer(s)

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

Register for Summer Reading Challenge (Rally for Reading)

10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Library
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, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
Join the Summer Reading Challenge today and receive a book bag, a brag tag and information to fill your summer with reading and earning tickets and prizes. Read. Log. Win. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Oceans of Possibilities with DON (Rally for Reading)

10:30am - 3:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Lobby
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Music & Movement
Event Details:
Travel around the world throughout the Seven Seas and learn about the customs, history, arts, foods, industry, climate and languages of the nations of the world with DON members demonstrating and showcasing the countries of the world. Learn more a...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Rally for Reading Storytime and Puppets

11:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a special Storytime and Puppet Show to kick off the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. Enjoy stories, puppets, dancing, and songs. Special events taking place all day to celebrate the start of summer reading. Informatio...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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. 

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.