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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. We wish we could accept every book that is donated, but we simply don't have the space! Many books we receive cannot be sold and it takes time and energy to deal with these donations. The Friends of HRLS is run on volunteer power, so please go through your donations before bringing them to us and discard items…
Chess Champs 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.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Instructors are present when their schedule permits.
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
Join us in participating in the "All the Feels" Youth Winter Reading Challenge located on our library website and on Beanstack.
In this emoji-themed reading challenge from January 1–31, readers of all ages will explore how reading helps process and express emotions with mindfulness by logging reading, completing activities, and writing book reviews. Each completion receives a badge and fills in a space on the virtual bingo card.
From reading and listening to writing an emoji-only book review…
We are excited to announce the launch of a podcast series called Library Out Loud! to help promote and communicate library services, programs, materials, and news to the community. The podcast will feature quick, monthly interviews and stories with library staff on topics ranging from book and movie reviews, upcoming programs for all ages, how-to use specific library resources like research databases, system-specific news, the launch of new materials, and more.
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Library Out Loud…
Chess Champs 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.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Instructors are present when their schedule permits.
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
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.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Instructors are present when their schedule permits.
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
Online databases are something that can easily be accessed for free with your Handley Regional Library System library card. World Book Encyclopedia's Early World of Learning is an educational resource perfect for your toddler, preschooler, or early elementary little one. This free digital database is a child’s first encyclopedia, eBook, and introduction to core early concepts. With read-aloud across all functions, the 60 stories in “World of Reading” and “Trek’s Travels” tie learning together…
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 Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Free!
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
Join us in participating in the "All the Feels" Youth Winter Reading Challenge located on our library website and on Beanstack.
In this emoji-themed reading challenge from January 1–31, readers of all ages will explore how reading helps process and express emotions with mindfulness by logging reading, completing activities, and writing book reviews. Each completion receives a badge and fills in a space on the virtual bingo card.
From reading and listening to writing an emoji-only book review…
Shop for the holidays and support HRLS at the same time! Receive 20% off purchases in the Library Shop today. We have lots of new Handley Library merchandise, including a redesigned color holiday ornament, sweatshirt and stoneware mug. The book lovers on your list will love our bookshelf earrings, handmade bookmarks and book jewelry.