Library Closures – Apple Blossom & Carpet Installation

All Handley Regional Library System branches will be closed Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3 for the Apple Blossom Festival.

Bowman Library only will also be closed Thursday, May 1 for carpet installation. Handley Library and Clarke County Library will remain open on May 1.

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Event List

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Age Group
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Ongoing Events
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This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
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Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Game Nights, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout
Registration Required
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.

Finding Your Story: How to Capture a Lifetime of Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults

Dr.

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

Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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. 

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. 

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adventures Through Grief

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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? 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Death Cafe

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Rotunda at Handley Library
Program Type:
Library Tour
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea & Tai Chi

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Adults

 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Join the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Societies

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

As part of our library's How to Day celebrations, Stewart Bell Jr. Archives will be holding a workshop on applying to Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution lineage societies.

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

As part of our library's How to Day celebrations, Stewart Bell Jr. Archives will be holding a workshop on applying to Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution lineage societies.

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.

The Art of Stitching

Saturday, September 27, 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

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.

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.

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

Young Washington, Author Talk with Peter Stark

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults

Two decades before he led America to independence, George Washington was a flailing young soldier serving the British Empire in the vast wilderness of the Ohio Valley.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Two decades before he led America to independence, George Washington was a flailing young soldier serving the British Empire in the vast wilderness of the Ohio Valley.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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. 

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. 

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Better Human Book Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

 

Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. 

 

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 

Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free STI Testing

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Age Group:
Adults

One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. No registration required

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. No registration required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

P.M. Book Club - "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!

This month, we will be discussing "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller - grab a copy at the library today!

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

Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!

This month, we will be discussing "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books" by Kirsten Miller - grab a copy at the library today!

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

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

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

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

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

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. 

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. 

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

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
HL West Reading Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults, Families

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.