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Events for Teens

Teen Events


Teen Sketch & Draw

Bowman Library on 1st Mondays at 6:00 pm
 

Manga Drawing Club

Bowman Library on 3rd Mondays at 6:00 pm
           

Anime & Pocky

Bowman Library on 4th Mondays at 6:00 pm-Eat some pocky, visit with friends and watch a favorite anime.
 

Graphic Novel Club

Handley Library on 3rd Thursdays at 6:00 pm-chat about your favorite DC and Marvel characters and enjoy snacks with our friends from Four Color Fantasies.
 

Game Night

Bowman Library on 3rd Fridays, 5:30-8:00 pm-play console, tabletop, VR and computer games. Meet up with friends and enjoy snacks.
 

Xbox Open Game Play

Bowman Library on Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
 

Writing Events

Bowman Library-participate as a writer during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November and practice your skills during Camp NaNoWriMo in July.

Upcoming Events for Teens

Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:
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 Bow...

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.

Paws for Reading

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing
Event Details:
It's Paws for Reading! Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor. These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs. They are always eager to listen. Come and join them ...

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.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

Robotics Club at Bowman

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bowman Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:
Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Please register! Ages 10-18 At each meetup there are one to three "stations" for you to do. Rotation among stations will be possible each time. The station...

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.

Family Film: "Ferdinand"

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Handley Library
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:
Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! Program is intended for All Ages. ...

Teen Duct Tape Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make your own craft completely out of duct tape!  Various duct tape rolls will be provided, please feel free to bring your own if a specific color or pattern is desired. Snacks will be provided! ...

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.

Homeschool Together

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:
Bring your current assignments and projects and work on them together with other children who homeschool. Each month will have a new enrichment subject and activities with books to use for research. This month's subject is...Nature Conservation! ...

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.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

Scrabble Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:
Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know other locals and take part in a good game of Scrabble! ...

Junior Graphic Novel Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills! Children and teens ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun! This month's theme is...Super Cute Foo...

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.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library. 

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Hangout
Event Details:
Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it!  Bring a book, bring a friend, grab a quiet snack, and then settle in for some quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading...