Library Closures – Apple Blossom & Carpet Installation

All Handley Regional Library System branches will be closed Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3 for the Apple Blossom Festival.

Bowman Library only will also be closed Thursday, May 1 for carpet installation. Handley Library and Clarke County Library will remain open on May 1.

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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.

We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games.

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.

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. Ages 0-6.

This Week's Theme: "Let's Dig"

ChessKid at Bowman Library

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Families
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Contact us to join ChessKid.

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 - 12:00pm
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.

Mad Hatter Tea Party-Bowman Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a kooky tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Come dressed in your tea party finery and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities.

For ages 6-11; Registration Required.

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.

Make Your Own Tea Blend w/ Savory Blends Tea Co.

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for tea lovers & tea newbies who are interested in an enjoyable, educational & highly interactive tea-making experience while creating a personalized tea for yourself or as a gift.

The Art of Stitching - Stitch-Ins on the Porch

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Bowman Library
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The stitch-ins are for anyone who loves stitching. All skill levels are welcome! If you've always wanted to learn how to stitch but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity.

Art in the Afternoons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Arte Libre VA teaching artists for an afternoon of art exploration using different mediums and art-making techniques with creative prompts. Ages 6+.