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Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Clarke County
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 other crafters!

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery 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. 

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
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 stori...

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery 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. 

Puppets

Storytime and Puppets

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Let's go on a family hike! Join us on as we hea...

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)

Let's go on a family hike!

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. 

Image of Angela Brewer

Medicare Enrollment Seminar

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enrolling in Medicare can be a complex process! Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan. Learn how Medicare works and about the enrollment pro...

Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enrolling in Medicare can be a complex process! Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan.

Lego Club at Clarke

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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 h...

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.

T(w)een Crafternoons

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Get your creativity flowing as we take on learning a new artistic hobby each month in this pop-up program for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Program is intended for Ages 1...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get your creativity flowing as we take on learning a new artistic hobby each month in this pop-up program for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Program is intended for Ages 10+.

Scrabble Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
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! ...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
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!

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new comm...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members.

Toddler Time promotional poster with a smiling toddler holding a blue toy

Play and Explore--Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Welcome to Play and Explore! This toddler Storytime event is for ages 18 months to three years designed for children who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, ...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

Welcome to Play and Explore! This toddler Storytime event is for ages 18 months to three years designed for children who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, dance around, and hang out with other toddlers. 

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. 

yellow book with white rabbit on cover and the title "Rabbit Cake"

Book Club - "Rabbit Cake"

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library! We'll be discussing this month's book selection, "Rabbit Cake" b...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library!

We'll be discussing this month's book selection, "Rabbit Cake" by Annie Hartnett - stop by the library to grab your copy!

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in the Lower Level!

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in the Lower Level!

School Age Hangout poster with cards, Legos, and colored pencils

School-Age Hangout

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come play games, color, and hangout with friends!  Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and Legos will be available, or bring your own activities! Ages 6-11...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:

Come play games, color, and hangout with friends! 

Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and Legos will be available, or bring your own activities!

Ages 6-11. 

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.

silent book club slide

Silent Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it!  Bring a book, bring a friend, grab a quiet snack, and then settle in for s...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Hangout
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is an introvert's happy hour. Once a week, we get together and read. That's it! 

Dance Party

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.      

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing-along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Bowman Library is pleased to host a weekly stitching meetup. Whatever your craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook…), we invite you to b...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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...

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.

Family Time

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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. This Week's ...

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.

This Week's Theme: "Time for Bed!"

Puppets

Storytime and Puppets

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Let's go on a family hike! Join us on as we hea...

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)

Let's go on a family hike!

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

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

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

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.

Arte Libre logo

Art in the Afternoons

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
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+.

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+.

Preschool Time

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive cr...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is......

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Book Builds

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.