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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Preschool Time

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

Enjoy an early literacy program perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more.

Toddler Time

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:

Storytime for Toddlers (three and under) Bring your movers and shakers to a storytime designed especially for wiggly toddlers. Early literacy enhancing activities include books, music, movement, and more. Mondays at 11:00 a.m. Free, no registration required.

​Storytime for Toddlers (three and under)
Bring your movers and shakers to a storytime designed especially for wiggly toddlers.  
Early literacy enhancing activities include books, music, movement, and more.  

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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.

Makerspace Mondays

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Put on your maker hats and join us for self-directed Makerspace activities to make-and -take. 

LEGO Club at Bowman Library

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Bowman Library to design, build, and invent using LEGO® bricks.  Challenge yourself each week with a new theme for your creations.

PJ Boogie at Bowman Library

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Wiggle the sillies out as we shake, rattle and roll at the library. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite PJs to the program.

Inktober

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Challenge yourself to ink everyday and join the Inktober Club to practice your drawing skills and habits.

Ages 12+

September 30 - Kick Off!

October 7 & 21 - Check-in

November 4 - Celebrate!

Teen Sketch & Draw

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teen to teen drawing technique, encouragement and sharing for middle and high school students. 

Bring your own sketch book or use some of our supplies!

Fall Friends Used Book Sale - Preview Night

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

The Friends of HRL Fall Used Book  begins with Preview Night for members of the Friends only.  Memberships are available at the door. Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2.00.  There are some specially priced books.