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Handley Library

Bird's Eye View Shot of the Handley Library Building

Contact Us

Address:
100 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601

Direction: Google Maps

Phone: (540) 662-9041

Fax: (540) 662-9053

Branch Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: Closed

Stewart Bell, Jr. Archives Hours: 

Please note, the Archives closes for lunch daily from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM.

Monday - Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Events

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 Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day 3/16 - 3/23
Handley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Celebrate your library leading up to National Library Week by making a marshmallow Peeps diorama showcasing your favorite book! All ages.    HOW IT WORKS: March 16-23: Register as an individual or on behalf of a group. Once...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy an early literacy program for infants focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members. Program is intended for Ages 0-16 months and their caregivers. T...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Nature Surprises

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Handley Library
Registration
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Gardening, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Explore the natural world through arts and crafts with Frederick County 4-H, while connecting books to each month’s theme. Then, take a piece of what you learn home to keep exploring. Program is intended for Ages 6-11. *Registration required. This...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Board Room
Age Group: Adults
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.  Please note: This pr...
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us after hours for a look into the archives!  Come join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives with a special presentation.  Each Archives After Hours event will feature a topic concerning items in the archives, how to use the...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Sounds and Stories

10:30am - 11:00am
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Program is intended for Ages 16 mon...