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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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.

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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.

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Summer Used Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children, Adults, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Prices will range from $1-$3, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through and there will be children's books, DVDs & CDs, fiction, and paperback books.

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Cancelled

Storybook Yoga

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Story Sharing, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Experience yoga for the whole family as we move, stretch, and read together! Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. All ages/levels welcome.

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Storytime and Puppets--Backyard Adventures

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
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Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

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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.

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. 

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Library Tour
Event Details:

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.

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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.

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Rally for Reading - Youth Summer Reading Program Launch Party!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Clarke County
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Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program
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Join Clarke County Public Library for a party in the park as we kick off our Summer Reading Program!

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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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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
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IT'S SHOWTIME!

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

Today's show is...Despicable Me!

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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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Story Builders

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Story Sharing, STEAM
Event Details:

Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later.