Thanksgiving Library Schedule

Wednesday, November 27: Closing at 5PM
Thanksgiving, November 28: Closed
Friday, November 29: Closed
Saturday, November 30: Open
Friday, December 6: Closed for Staff Development Day
Enjoy the time with family and friends. We are thankful for our patrons!

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Book Drop-Off Morning at Bowman Library

9:00am - 12:00pm
Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Bring your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and electronic games to Bowman Library to donate to your library.   Volunteers will be at Bowman Library to assist.

Chess at Bowman Library

10:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Gather each week to play casual and blitz chess games. Chess at Bowman Library is a student volunteer-run program. Chess sets and space are provided. Free! Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board at Bowman Library.

Family Playtime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a special playtime as we take a Storytime Break.

Family Play Time! - BL

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for an informal play time with blocks and music while we take a Story Time break. We'll see you back for our regular storytimes the week of May 20th!

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

 

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Handley tours will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the library.  Learn about the architecture, history, walk on the famous glass floors,  and see the well under the stage.  Today's tour guide is former HRL Direct

Paws for Reading

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Read a favorite book to a reading tutor. It's Paws for Reading! These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our certified therapy dogs.

Select Saturdays, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Free! No registration required.

Bowman Library, Children's Room Call Donna Hughes at 540-869-9000 x215  or dhughes@handleyregional.org

Native Plants: Attract friendly pollinators to your garden

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Master Gardener Stacey Morgan Smith will teach you  how to grow a pollinator garden that will bring in bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators throughout the season. No 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.

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. 

Handley Summer Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (12+)
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Middle Kingdom
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Volunteer Events and Training
Event Details:

Do you know what you’re doing this summer? Spend it volunteering at your library! Teens ages 12+ are invited to attend this fun and informational event. Learn about what it means to be a volunteer! Food and drinks provided.