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
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Introduction to Tai Chi

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Practicing tai chi has numerous healing benefits like regulating blood pressure, lowering inflammation and pain, increasing overall strength, flexibility, and balance, all while bo...

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

Practicing tai chi has numerous healing benefits like regulating blood pressure, lowering inflammation and pain, increasing overall strength, flexibility, and balance, all while boosting one's mood and reducing stress.

Adult Craft Creations

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All mater...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.

Tween Perler Bead Party

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Show off your creativity and talent at our Perler Bead Party!  All supplies will be provided.For ages 8-12.  Registration Required.

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

Show off your creativity and talent at our Perler Bead Party!  All supplies will be provided.

For ages 8-12.  Registration Required.

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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Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

A one day mini sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will b...

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

A one day mini sale! Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through.

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, January 25, 2025 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...

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...

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, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
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: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
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.

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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.

Lunar New Year-Bowman Library

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

Happy Lunar New Year! It is the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and each animal takes the sp...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

Happy Lunar New Year! It is the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and each animal takes the spotlight once every 12 years.

Book Trivia for Kids

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Think you know books?  Show off your knowledge and see if you can walk away with the prize.  Books from Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Elephant and Piggy and more will be covere...

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

Think you know books?  Show off your knowledge and see if you can walk away with the prize.  Books from Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Elephant and Piggy and more will be covered!  This program is for ages 6-11.

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.

Groundhog Day Celebration-Bowman Library

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Performances & Lectures, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Performances & Lectures, Storytimes
Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, February 3, 2025 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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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.

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families
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.&n...

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. 

Movie Saturdays at Bowman

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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...

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...

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, February 10, 2025 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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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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A Little Noon Music Series: Rich Follett

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Fan favorite Rich Follett is back helping us celebrate Valentine's Day! Singer/songwriter Rich Follett performs easy-on-the-ears acoustic folk music. His song list includes fa...

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

Fan favorite Rich Follett is back helping us celebrate Valentine's Day! Singer/songwriter Rich Follett performs easy-on-the-ears acoustic folk music.

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Adult Craft Creations

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All mater...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.

Tween Pokemon Card Trading Time

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Come and join your friends with an evening of Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time!!Please be aware this event is intended for attendees aged 8-12.  Make sure to bring your Pokémon...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come and join your friends with an evening of Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time!!

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.

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, February 19, 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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Go With The Flow Yoga

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Space is limited, arrive 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Bring a yoga mat and any other pro...

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

Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Space is limited, arrive 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Bring a yoga mat and any other props you may need.

Mad Hatter Tea Party-Bowman Library

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a kooky tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Come dressed in your tea party finery and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities. For ages 6-11; Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a kooky tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Come dressed in your tea party finery and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities.

For ages 6-11; Registration Required.

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, February 24, 2025 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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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 kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...

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.

Energetic Anatomy 101

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce attendees to their basic energetic anatomy from a Classic Chinese Medicine standpoint. We’ll learn about our three dan tians and the energy contained i...

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

This workshop will introduce attendees to their basic energetic anatomy from a Classic Chinese Medicine standpoint.

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Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament for Grades K-12

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament for Grades K-12All skills and abilities welcome.Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pmDoors open at 10:00 am. Registration & Pairings: 10:00 amRound 1 - 10...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament for Grades K-12

All skills and abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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.