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A Little Noon Music-Spring is Here with SU Jazz

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Friends of the Handley Regional Library presents a new season of A Little Noon Music. Every second Friday at noon, a variety of musicians delight audience members with their ta...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The Friends of the Handley Regional Library presents a new season of A Little Noon Music. Every second Friday at noon, a variety of musicians delight audience members with their talents.

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, May 11, 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.

Storybook Yoga

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
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. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes extension activities to do later. All ages/levels welcome.

Family Build Time promotional poster with a border made of Legos

Family Build Time

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.  

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

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

 

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, May 11, 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.

Books and Blooms

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate everything books and blooms! Plant a flower and take it home to enjoy watching the magic of growth and nature.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate everything books and blooms! Plant a flower and take it home to enjoy watching the magic of growth and nature.

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.

Story Builders

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor West Esplanade at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
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 a...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Outdoor West Esplanade
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.

Preschool Playtime: Tinkergarten

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  Enjoy a Tinkergarten class with Dani Lawson.  

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  Enjoy a Tinkergarten class with Dani Lawson.

 

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, May 13, 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 children ages 6 & up are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this ...

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 children ages 6 & up are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Flowers and Gardens

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.

Baby Playtime: Soulshine Yoga

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  Enjoy Baby & Me Yoga from Soulshine Medicine.   ...

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

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  Enjoy Baby & Me Yoga from Soulshine Medicine.

 

Trit Trot to Bowman Poster

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, May 14, 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, Families
Event Details:

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement...

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

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement, and music!

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. 

La Leche League

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep. These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV. This month's topic is supporting better sleep.

hf logo

Parent Education & Chat

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Come chat with local parents and caregivers to learn more about topical parenting skills to support your family. Enjoy a pizza dinner and enter to win the prize raffle. All attendi...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families
Program Type: Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come chat with local parents and caregivers to learn more about topical parenting skills to support your family. Enjoy a pizza dinner and enter to win the prize raffle.

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

Family Build Time promotional poster with a border made of Legos

Family Build Time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.  

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

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

 

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 at Clarke

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

Toddler Playtime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.  

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

It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.

 

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

Toddler Play Time

Thursday, May 16, 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 Toddler Play Time! This event is for ages 18 months to three years. During Play Time, come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided....

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 Toddler Play Time! This event is for ages 18 months to three years. During Play Time, come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

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. 

Dance Party

Friday, May 17, 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.

 

 

 

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, May 18, 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.

Spanish Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for all ages in the family that is presented primarily in Spanish. Focused on developmental and school readiness skills consisting of stories, rhyme...

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

Enjoy an early literacy program for all ages in the family that is presented primarily in Spanish. Focused on developmental and school readiness skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more.

Family Build Time promotional poster with a border made of Legos

Family Build Time

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.  

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

Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided.

 

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, May 18, 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.

Tiwaz in a tunnel

Paws for Reading

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Story Sharing
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

It's Paws for Reading! Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor. These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing
Event Details:

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

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.