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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"All the Feels" Youth Winter Reading Challenge

All Day
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Virtual Programs
Event Details:

Join us in participating in the "All the Feels" Youth Winter Reading Challenge located on our library website and on Beanstack.

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
Event Details:

Chess Champs come and play!

Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.

Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.

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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.

Family Time

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:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Heraldry and Coats of Arms: Finding your Armorial Ancestor

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this program, Katherine Collins, MLISc, will explain what armorial and gateway ancestors are, standards of evidence, best practices, and where to register historical arms.  She will demonstrate how to use traditional books in our local lib

All the Feels Celebration!

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and celebrate the end of our winter reading program! Explore All the Feels as you move though different feelings in the children's room. 

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.

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

The Impact of the Civil War on Medicine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

When the Civil War started, the US Army had no ambulances, most nurses were men including wounded soldiers, and lifesaving procedures and experimentation would rapidly develop because of the sheer number of wounded and dying men.

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with popcorn and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show is...The Emoji Movie!

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.