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+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

Chess enthusiasts 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.

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.

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Community Education Literacy Program

10:15am - 12:45pm
Adults
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize your interactions with students to build oral and written language skills. Easy assessment methods and reflective teaching strategies shared to optimize student literacy.

History Through Preservation: Saving Buildings and Sharing Stories

10:30am - 12:30pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Event Details:

In this lecture, we will dive into the early history of preservation in Winchester.

Storytime and Puppets - Books Like Us

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: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

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. 

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.

Puzzle Tournament

11:00am - 4:30pm
Adults
Bowman Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!

La Leche League Chat and Playdate

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:

Join La Leche League in the Bowman Children's Room for a pro-breastfeeding hangout with other parents! This month's discussion theme is: "Supporting Better Sleep"

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. 

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Film, Hangout
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME!

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

Today's show is...Shrek

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.

Paws for Reading

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing
Event Details:

Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages. 

How to Find Your Ancestral Coat of Arms

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Event Details:

Katherine Collins will present the many different source options a researcher may go through to find their family crest.  Many of these sources are free and available through the library!  She will guide the participants by explaining wh

Natsu Con Promo Video Recording

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (12+)
Bowman Library
Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Back Lawn
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Do you love cosplay? Want to be a part of our Natsu Con planning?

Join the Natsu Con Planning Committee and/or be a part of the promotional video and help make Natsu Con 2024 amazing! 

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.