Teen Blog
Your Fall & Winter Library Guide is Here! 🍂📚❄️
Looking for fun things to do this season? We’ve got you covered! Our brand-new September–December 2025 Programming & Resource Guide is packed with events, activities, and resources for all ages.
From storytimes and book clubs to teen hangouts and special programs, there’s something for everyone at all three of our branches—Handley Library, Bowman Library, and Clarke County Library.
Thank You for a Great 2025 How-To Fest!
We hope everyone had a great time at our How-To Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Handley Library branch.
Save the date for next year – Sept 26, 2026. If you would like more details, contact Handley Library Branch Manager Adrienne Davis at 540-662-9041 ext. 13.
If you missed it, our annual How-To Fest is an out-of-this-world learning experience for humans of all ages to connect, create, and acquire new skills. Knowing how to human is hard.
📺 Handley Library Featured on NBC4 Washington!
We’re excited to share that Handley Library was recently featured in a segment on NBC4 Washington as part of a story about two remarkable teen authors, Emma and Juliana, and their new book Let’s Explore Winchester.
Upcoming Events for Teens
Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
Join up with fellow book lovers at our Tween Reading Club, every Friday afternoon at 1pm. Come for a quiet hour of reading with Ms. Mackenzie and chat with other readers about your favorites!
For ages 9-13
Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Starting in September 2025, Handley's morning Sit and Stitch program is moving to Monday morning from 10:30- 12:30.
Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!
Join us at the Clarke County Library every Monday at 5 pm for an hour of Pokemon fun! Bring your own deck of Pokemon TCG cards or borrow some from the library.
The monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Board that plans, promotes and presents programs for area middle school and high students youth.
Come one, come all to join in on a fun and mystical card game! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours.
Every Tuesday at 5 pm, meet new friends and play a few rounds of Magic: The Gathering!
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.
Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!