Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25
Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!
Search
Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!
We'll be discussing this month's book selection, "Rabbit Cake" by Annie Hartnett - borrow a copy from one of our Clarke County librarians!
Even if you haven't read the book, stop by for a lively discussion with fellow book lovers. We'll also be revealing next month's reading selection!
In celebration of pets, May is recognized as National Pet Month. It’s a wonderful time to show a little extra appreciation for our furry friends, and books are always a great resource for everything, including learning something fun about your pets!
In addition to learning from these books, you can also just enjoy feel-good animal stories. In The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy, we see the positive impact pets can…
Have you seen the name “Orrick” around town and the county? Who was this man for which multiple local sites were named?
Robert Orrick was born enslaved, property of Joseph Kean of Winchester. After gaining his freedom in 1863, he went on to become a successful businessman and civic leader in the African American community in Winchester. He ran a livery service in town, was a Methodist minister, and a philanthropist. He expanded the cemetery for African…
In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be reading novels in verse, a type of novel that looks like a poem but reads like a novel. Usually quick and easy reads, novels in verse are accessible to all levels of readers. Come in and check out one or more novels in verse from our display at Bowman in the teen area. Virtual discussions will take place on Discord throughout the month of April, and optional book club hangouts/discussions will take place every other Tuesday in the teen area on April…
In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be reading novels in verse, a type of novel that looks like a poem but reads like a novel. Usually quick and easy reads, novels in verse are accessible to all levels of readers. Come in and check out one or more novels in verse from our display at Bowman in the teen area. Virtual discussions will take place on Discord throughout the month of April, and optional book club hangouts/discussions will take place every other Tuesday in the teen area on April…