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Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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!

Archives After Hours

Archives After Hours: Uncovering Stories in Photographs

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: 10
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.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 of ...

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

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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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.

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Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group led by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional pr...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group led by Project Write!

National Poetry Month Celebration

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy poetry readings that celebrate life and spring at this Poetry Society of Virginia event. There will be invited guests and an open mic. 

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Enjoy poetry readings that celebrate life and spring at this Poetry Society of Virginia event. There will be invited guests and an open mic. 

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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!

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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 ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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. 

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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 ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL West Reading Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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. 

Laughing and Loving Online: A Senior’s Guide to Digital Romance

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and insightful presentation that explores the world of online dating, designed especially for seniors! With humor and heart, seasoned online dater and storytel...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Friends Events
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and insightful presentation that explores the world of online dating, designed especially for seniors! With humor and heart, seasoned online dater and storyteller Dr. Brent L.

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!

Adventures Through Grief

Adventures Through Grief

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you or somebody you know working through grief or loss? Are you between the ages of 18 and 26? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop role...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you or somebody you know working through grief or loss? Are you between the ages of 18 and 26? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying games? 

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Women's Tai Chi Qigong Group is for those women (18+, please!) who want to deepen their connection with themselves, physically and energetically, while also forming and deepeni...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The Women's Tai Chi Qigong Group is for those women (18+, please!) who want to deepen their connection with themselves, physically and energetically, while also forming and deepening connections with other powerful women.

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Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clark...

Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!

Monthly Death Cafe

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:

An opportunity for individuals to gather and discuss death-related topics in a comfortable environment with food and drink.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Rotunda at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and pe...

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

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet in the Rotunda.

Sit & Stitch

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 of ...

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

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

World Tai Chi Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BL Amphitheater at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Each year, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is held on the last Saturday of April; the meaning of the day is to unify all Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners across the Earth into solid...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Amphitheater
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Each year, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is held on the last Saturday of April; the meaning of the day is to unify all Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners across the Earth into solidarity by practicing mindfully - a wave of healing energy is said to

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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.

COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE: Quilt Honoring the People Enslaved at Belle Grove

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE:Quilt Honoring the People Enslaved at Belle GroveTwo sessions: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMCome learn about memorial quilts that will honor the 2...

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

COMMUNITY QUILTING BEE:
Quilt Honoring the People Enslaved at Belle Grove

Two sessions: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Rattlesnake Granny

Rattlesnake Granny: Stories of Old Thornton Gap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Love the Shenandoah Valley? American folklife? Feisty heroines? If so, join us for an author talk.  Our speaker is Stephanie Gardner, author of Rattlesnake Granny: Nancy Remem...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Love the Shenandoah Valley? American folklife? Feisty heroines?

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:

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 ...

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

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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!

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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 ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families
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.