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Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, June 15, 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.

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 15, 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, June 15, 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. 

Family Film

Saturday, June 15, 2024 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! Program is intended for 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! Program is intended for All Ages.

Swinging pinata

¡Hola! ¡Piñata! Spanish Storytime

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

¡Hola! ¡Piñata! Join the fiesta of music, stories, crafts, food and fun presented by au pairs from Latin American countries. A passport is yours as you travel from the U...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Event Details:

¡Hola! ¡Piñata!

Join the fiesta of music, stories, crafts, food and fun presented by au pairs from Latin American countries.

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.

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, June 17, 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...Rainforests

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.

Tween Splatter Art

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Back Lawn at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Join us for a night filled with splattering paint to create our own Jackson Pollock inspired artwork! Registration required and is for ages 8-12. This program will be held ou...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Back Lawn
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a night filled with splattering paint to create our own Jackson Pollock inspired artwork!

Registration required and is for ages 8-12.

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.

Starlight Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this special bedtime storytime as the lights go down. All Ages.

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this special bedtime storytime as the lights go down. All Ages.

Bubble Dance Party with bubbles in the background and kids playing with bubbles

Bubble Dance Party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BL Back Lawn at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

Join us for a bubble dance party complete with music and as many bubbles as we can make! This program will take place outside; please plan accordingly. If there will be incle...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Back Lawn
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a bubble dance party complete with music and as many bubbles as we can make!

This program will take place outside; please plan accordingly.

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. 

Junior Graphic Novel Club Badge

Junior Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 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 ...

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: 20
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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Sunset Series Live Music

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
BL Amphitheater at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features Robbie Limon He brings the timeless tunes of 1930s-1970s era songwriters to life in every perf...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Amphitheater
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement
Event Details:

This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features

Robbie Limon

Dance Party

Friday, June 21, 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.

 

 

 

Robotics Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Meet new robots in this coding-friendly club. All levels of coding are welcome! Ages 6-11.                       ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Meet new robots in this coding-friendly club. All levels of coding are welcome! Ages 6-11.     

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Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, June 22, 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.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Join us for a seasonal celebration of how far our readers have read. ...

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Join us for a seasonal celebration of how far our readers have read.

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 22, 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.

Kiki's Delivery Service DVD Cover

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Film, Hangout
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is...Kiki's Delivery Service!

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Film, Hangout
Event Details:

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show is...Kiki's Delivery Service!

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.

Adventure Together

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Go on different STEAM adventures with the Smithsonian and your library. Ages 4-8. *Registration required

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Go on different STEAM adventures with the Smithsonian and your library. Ages 4-8. *Registration required

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, June 24, 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...Favorite Summer Activities

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.

Kids Art Club poster

Kids Art Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Art Club! Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event. Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Art Club!

Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event.

Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information.

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.

Lego Club at Clarke

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Rockin' the Library

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden at Handley Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Meet famous authors and illustrators as we rock out at the library for our love of reading in partnership with the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference. Enjoy liv...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Event Details:

Meet famous authors and illustrators as we rock out at the library for our love of reading in partnership with the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference. Enjoy live music, get free gifts, and explore more fun surprises.

Youth Summer Trivia!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on a variety of topics!  This program is intended for ages 6-11.

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Test your knowledge on a variety of topics!  This program is intended for ages 6-11.

sunset series

Sunset Series Live Music

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
BL Amphitheater at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Event Details:

This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features Meisha Herron Duo Her original songs explore themes of live, nature, community, and family, dr...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Amphitheater
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Hangout, Music & Movement
Event Details:

This week's Live Music on Thursdays at the Bowman Library Amphitheater features

Meisha Herron Duo