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!
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Meet new robots in this coding-friendly club. All levels of coding are welcome! Ages 6-11.
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Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System is excited to partner with 1455 A Place for Writers on their next virtual author talk with Chris Register on his book Conversations with US. The free program will run on June 27th at 3PM on Handley Regional Library System’s Facebook page (@handleyregional). The heart of Conversations with US beats with the words of hundreds of everyday people offering their thoughts on what it means to be American.…
The following programs and events have been canceled at Handley Regional Library System. This page will be updated as programs need to be canceled. We are sorry for any inconvenience, however the safety and health of our staff, program performers, and patrons are our top priorities.
This is a list of programs through March 17th. Updates will be communicated regarding the status of programs and events beyond that date as soon as possible.
Note: For…
Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library announce their annual meeting with special speaker Christine A. Patrick, owner of independent book store, Winchester Book Gallery. Members of the Friends and the general public may attend the meeting on May 15th at 7PM at Handley Library in Winchester for free. Christine will share her thoughts on community support that libraries and booksellers offer while meeting the primary goal of literacy. The…
Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System are excited to announce the “Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale running August 10-22 at Bowman Library. This book sale has several new safety adjustments due to COVID-19. Patrons will need to make an appointment to shop with a 1-hour time limit (following the library system’s adjusted public hours) by contacting Barbara Dickinson, Executive Director of the Friends of the Handley…
Handley Regional Library System are excited to announce the “Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale running August 10-22 at Bowman Library. This book sale has several new safety adjustments due to COVID-19. Patrons will need to make an appointment to shop with a 1-hour time limit (following the library system’s adjusted public hours) by contacting Barbara Dickinson, Executive Director of the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, at 540.662.9041 ext. 31 or friends@…
Summer is the perfect time for adventures, right? But, then again, we don’t always have the chance to visit far-off places or battle mythical beasts. Fortunately, there are opportunities for adventure around every corner if you know where to look. Whether you’re at a museum, in your backyard, or even tucked into bed, there’s never any lack of excitement when you use your imagination, as you can see in the books highlighted below. You can visit anywhere, discover anything, vanquish any foe – and…
The Handley Regional Library System is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new, permanent StoryWalk® around the picturesque lake adjacent to Bowman Library. This exciting initiative was made possible through the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge, Winchester, and Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
The StoryWalk®, previously a beloved feature with a temporary setup, has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the significant funding provided by the Kiwanis…
With our April showers, we're looking forward to some May flowers. But why wait on flowers to enjoy the many joys of the outdoors through some puddle play?
Even if you cannot go out and splash in a big puddle, you can use your imagination with the help of some great stories. Though our library services are still closed, you can explore our digital resources for a great storytime-at-home.
Hoopla is now offering six free titles per card through May 31st! Through this great digital…