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
Program Type: Gaming

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, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.

Family Play Time at Bowman

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

The whole family can come together to enjoy stories, songs, and imaginative play with blocks. This preschool age-appropriate event is developed and shared to foster a love of books, libraries and reading. Let's play together!

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: STEAM
Event Details:

Design and construct something new each week with LEGO bricks.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program geared to children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory integration challenges.  *Registration required.

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.

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+)
Program Type: Reading Program
Event Details:

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

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.

First and third Saturdays, 1:00-2:15 p.m.