Name: Handley Sit and Stitch
Start: 2025-07-09T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-09T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Handley Library

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Mondays and Wednesdays are...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5.

Both Mondays and Wednesdays are the same program theme/format.

Color Our World-Colors We Feel

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BL Children's Room at Bowman Library

Program Type:

Reading Program, Performances & Lectures

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

Event Details:

Color Our World

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, Performances & Lectures

Event Details:

Color Our World

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.

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

CCL Children's Area at Clarke County

Program Type:

Gaming, Hangout

Age Group:

Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone! Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time! This is a free play event where children are encouraged to build and create with Lego's! Joi...

Library Branch: Clarke County

Room: CCL Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Gaming, Hangout

Event Details:

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

Photo of a Dungeons and Dragons game board

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Clarke County

Program Type:

Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout

Age Group:

Teens (12+)

Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing ga...

Required

Library Branch: Clarke County

Age Group: Teens (12+)

Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Family STEAM Lab

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Mondays and Wednesdays are...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5.

Both Mondays and Wednesdays are the same program theme/format.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, July 10, 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.

Nature Surprises

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

BL Children's Room at Bowman Library

Program Type:

Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Ages 6-11

Event Details:

Nature is full of incredible surprises!Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!Today's ...

Required

Library Branch: Bowman Library

Room: BL Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

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.

Teen Video Game Creation Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Tech Help, Video Games, STEAM, Workshops & Camps

Age Group:

Teens (12+)

Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating video games, then work together to create, troubleshoot, and inspire each other in video game development. Participants should bring their own laptop o...

Required

Library Branch: Bowman Library

Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area

Age Group: Teens (12+)

Program Type: Gaming, Tech Help, Video Games, STEAM, Workshops & Camps

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating video games, then work together to create, troubleshoot, and inspire each other in video game development. Participants should bring their own laptop or chromebook.

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.

Dance Party

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

HL Children's Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5, 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, Families

Program Type: Music & Movement

Event Details:

Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program. Meet the puppets afterwards! All Ages.

Children and families meet the airplanes

Storytime at the Airport

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Event Details:

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!Watch them take off and land and even see t...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Mrs. Donna at the Winchester Regional Airport terminal!

Hear a story, dance with friends, and then go outside to see the PLANES!

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.

Special Summer Trivia Night

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library

Library Branch: Bowman Library

Room: Bowman Meeting Room

After-hours Adult Game Night

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

BL Reading Porch at Bowman Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Hangout

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex board games, card games, and more.There is somethin...

Library Branch: Bowman Library

Room: BL Reading Porch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gaming, Hangout

Event Details:

Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex board games, card games, and more.

There is something for everyone. Plus snacks will be provided!

Natsu Con 2025

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm

Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures

Age Group:

Teens (12+)

Event Details:

NATSU CONCelebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More!Natsu Con 2025 held at the Bowman Library, is brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.Hear engaging sp...

Library Branch: Bowman Library

Room: Bowman Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (12+)

Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, DIY Workshops, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures

Event Details:

NATSU CON

Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More!

Natsu Con 2025 held at the Bowman Library, is brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.

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.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, July 12, 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!

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, July 12, 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.

Book Making Workshop

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Do you have a memoir, collection of family stories or poems that you would like to pass down to the next generation? In this hands-on, creative workshop, Capon Bridge, West Virgini...

Required

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Do you have a memoir, collection of family stories or poems that you would like to pass down to the next generation?

My Heart Wants to Sing: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library

Program Type:

Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

“The Hills Are Alive” as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels offers an enchanting concert celebrating the timeless works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. ...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures

Event Details:

“The Hills Are Alive” as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels offers an enchanting concert celebrating the timeless works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

CCL Children's Area at Clarke County

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Families

Event Details:

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Clarke County

Room: CCL Children's Area

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome!

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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.

Sounds and Stories

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Handley Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5

Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy music and movement program for active toddlers. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Ages 16 months-3 years...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Storytime Nook

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy music and movement program for active toddlers. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Ages 16 months-3 years.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Family STEAM Lab

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

STEAM, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5. Both Mondays and Wednesdays are...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes

Event Details:

Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in! Ages 0-5.

Both Mondays and Wednesdays are the same program theme/format.

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Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Photography Notification

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Photography Notification

“The Hills Are Alive” as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels offers an enchanting concert celebrating the timeless works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.