All Branches are Closed on Friday, December 6

All branches will be closed on Friday, December 6, for Staff Development Day. We're taking time to learn, grow, and recharge so we can serve you even better. Back open Saturday, December 7—thanks for your patience! 📚

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Donation Day-Book Donations Accepted

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

Please be aware we will NOT be accepting:

Sounds and Stories

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: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more.

Handley Sit and Stitch

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others!

No registration required. 

Like a Duck to Water Camp

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In this camp, friends will explore water through puddles, pools, and play! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. Ages 3-6 with caregivers. Register with the participating child's name only.

Storytime and Puppets--Backyard Adventures

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. 

Adventure Begins at Your Library-Nutrition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us to commemorate our "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Youth Summer Reading Challenge!

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. 

Citizen Scientists

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all kid citizens who want to make their world a better place! Explore fun ways to help our environment, while making scientific discoveries.

Lego Club at Clarke

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout
Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone! This is a free play event where children are encouraged to build and create with Lego's! Join us in the Children's Room at the Clarke County Library for an hour of fun every Wednesday!

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.

Scrabble Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know other locals and take part in a good game of Scrabble!

Building Bridges / Construyendo Puentes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room + Benham Gallery + Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for English as a second language conversation classes for both kids and adults. Enjoy a pizza dinner and engaging activities based on a theme, with special guests and giveaway prizes! *Registration encouraged each week.