Thanksgiving Library Schedule

Wednesday, November 27: Closing at 5PM
Thanksgiving, November 28: Closed
Friday, November 29: Closed
Saturday, November 30: Open
Friday, December 6: Closed for Staff Development Day
Enjoy the time with family and friends. We are thankful for our patrons!

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La Leche League

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 26, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 26, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, November 27, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, November 29, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, November 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Small Business Saturday at the Library Shop

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the Library Shop and enjoy 20%* off all purchases! Find bookish gifts for your library loving friends and family, including Handley Library t-shirts, sweatshirts and holida...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Stop by the Library Shop and enjoy 20%* off all purchases! Find bookish gifts for your library loving friends and family, including Handley Library t-shirts, sweatshirts and holiday ornaments. All proceeds benefit HRLS and its staff.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, December 3, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, December 3, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, December 4, 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble Club

Wednesday, December 4, 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:

This club is a great place to start improving your score in Scrabble!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

This club is a great place to start improving your score in Scrabble!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

A Little Noon Music Series: Christmas Concert with The Trombone Collective

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join the Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, directed by Dr. Matthew Niess, as they celebrate the holidays!

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

Join the Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, directed by Dr. Matthew Niess, as they celebrate the holidays!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, December 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Holiday Sale-20% off in the Library Shop

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
HL Rotunda at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the Library Shop and enjoy 20%* off all purchases! Find bookish gifts for your library loving friends and family, including Handley Library t-shirts, sweatshirts and holida...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Stop by the Library Shop and enjoy 20%* off all purchases! Find bookish gifts for your library loving friends and family, including Handley Library t-shirts, sweatshirts and holiday ornaments. All proceeds benefit HRLS and its staff.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movements & Meditations for Holiday Stress

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Movements & Meditations for Holiday Stress (and every other time of the year, too!) In this workshop, presented by MoveMentation, attendees will explore s...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us for Movements & Meditations for Holiday Stress (and every other time of the year, too!) In this workshop, presented by MoveMentation, attendees will explore short and easy to learn movement sequences from Classic Chinese Medi

This event is in the "Adults" group.

puzzle tournament setup

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

La Leche League

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, December 10, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, December 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Tournament

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!Teams of 2-4 people compete to finish the same 500 piece puzzle. The team that f...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, December 11, 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. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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:

This club is a great place to start improving your score in Scrabble!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

This club is a great place to start improving your score in Scrabble!

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, December 13, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Game night for adults is back by popular demand! Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Event Details:

Game night for adults is back by popular demand!

Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex board games, card games, and even trivia games.