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Are you a kid that likes to write or doodle? Do you keep a journal, notebook, or diary? Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn from Newbery Award-winning author Jack Gantos. In this Zoom workshop, Gantos will give advice for how to be the best, brilliant writer based on his newest book. This funny and practical writing guide is perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book. All participants will receive a free copy of "Writing Radar…
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.
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…
This week’s theme for storytimes at the Handley Regional Library will be the moon and bedtime! Come enjoy some great stories and songs at any of our three library branches.
This Is the Way We Yawn & Stretch [tune:”Mulberry Bush” ]
This is the way we yawn and stretch,
Yawn and stretch, yawn and stretch.
This is the way we yawn and stretch,
On our way to bed.
This is the way we take a bath…
This is the way we read a book…
This is the way we hug and kiss…
This is the way we close…
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.
The last day of school is right around the corner. Summer break is almost here. We have lots of resources to help keep you busy this summer.
If books are your thing, we of course, have traditional books. You can also access e books and audiobooks. You can check out Hoopla for both. If you are interested in graphic novels they have a huge selection! You can browse them here. If you need help finding your next read you can try out…
Did you miss out on Hungry for History last year? If so, you don't want to miss it this year. Across Winchester and Frederick/Clarke County museums and historic sites in our community will offer a variety of programs and special events such as presentations, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, children’s activities, food tastings, special handouts and giveaways, displays of historic recipes, agriculture related programs and more. To kick off the Hungry for History…
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.
You're learning how important you are,
How important each person you see can be.
Discovering each one's specialty,
Is the most important learning.
~Mister Rogers from the song, "I'm Proud of You"
We've had a wonderful time exploring music and the arts as we celebrate "It's Showtime at Your Library!" This week we're turning the spotlight on YOU!
What makes you unique? What are your special talents? Come let us know when you visit storytimes this week.
You can check out books on…
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…