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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Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
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This event is in the "Adults" 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:
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: 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, October 1, 2025 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 of ...

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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 of ...

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, October 8, 2025 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 of ...

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.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, along with Archives volunteer Janet Daniels, the ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

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

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium
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 on the Lower Level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 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 of ...

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, October 15, 2025 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 of ...

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.

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, October 16, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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 of ...

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, October 22, 2025 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 of ...

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Thursday, October 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 of ...

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, October 29, 2025 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 of ...

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. 

Closed for Election Day

All Day
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Handley Library, Archives, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Virtual Events, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 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 of ...

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!

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

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium
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 on the Lower Level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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 of ...

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 12, 2025 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 of ...

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.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, along with Archives volunteer Janet Daniels, the ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 of ...

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 19, 2025 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 of ...

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.