Upcoming Events
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!
Extended School's Out Teen Hangout: Cookies, Cocoa, & a Holiday Movie
Join us for a “School’s Out” Teen Hangout & movie to kick off the holiday break! We will watch a movie, decorate cookies, play games, and have cocoa & popcorn. Ages 12-18. *Registration required.
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.
Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Elf Traps!
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.
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.
Karaoke & Open Mic Night for Teens: Holiday Sing Along Edition
Bring your friends and family as well as the lyrics to your favorite songs (original or otherwise), poems, or prose to share with a supportive audience in a very casual atmosphere.
Lets Play!
Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!
What's New
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.
