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Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, March 29, 2025 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 week on Sat...

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.

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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 week on Sat...

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.

Board Gaming Guild

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of board game fun as we explore the themes and strategies that make up your favorite games! Enjoy a new board game every month and meet fellow gamers like yo...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of board game fun as we explore the themes and strategies that make up your favorite games! Enjoy a new board game every month and meet fellow gamers like you. Snacks and prizes provided. Ages 10+.

Photo of a Dungeons and Dragons game board

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing ga...

Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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 week on Sat...

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.

T(w)een Crafternoons

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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 learn a new artistic hobby each month for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and...

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 learn a new artistic hobby each month for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later.

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

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Archives After Hours: Highlights from our Photograph Collections

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

From the earliest photographic formats to the digital photos of today, our photograph collections include examples of images from the earliest photographic formats to the digital p...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

From the earliest photographic formats to the digital photos of today, our photograph collections include examples of images from the earliest photographic formats to the digital photos of today.

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Teen Game Night

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.This month's theme is...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD!

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.

Chess pieces

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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 week on Sat...

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 Film

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! All Ages.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! All Ages.

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

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Junior Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!Children and teens ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to j...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills!

Children and teens ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun!

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. 

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Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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 week on Sat...

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.

The Art of Stitching

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of e...

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

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of embroidery artists and enthusiasts.

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Photo of a Dungeons and Dragons game board

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing ga...

Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

Teen Game Night Poster

Teen Game Night

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.This month's theme is...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD!

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.

Classic Game Night

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the games, come a...

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

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

The Art of Stitching

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of e...

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

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of embroidery artists and enthusiasts.