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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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 Storytime

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
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Enjoy fun and learning for the entire family. This is a program for all ages, with stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (all ages)

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Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

The whole family enjoys stories, songs, puppetry and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading.

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
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Family Films at Bowman

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
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Join us Saturdays for a family picnic and movie event. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to the show.

April 27, 2019
Peter Rabbit

May 25, 2019
Emperor's New Groove

June 22, 2019
Rock Dog

Paws for Reading

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytimes
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DIY Workshop: Decorate Your Own Flower Vase

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come and decorate a flower vase to take home. Supplies will be provided. Free and open to the Public for Adults ages 18 and above.

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. 

Celebration in the Garden

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gardening, Music & Movement
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Let’s celebrate the start of summer in the Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden with live music, face painting, balloon twisting, yard games, popsicles and more! Sign up for the Valley Reads Summer Reading Program while you're here.