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Teen Video Game Creation Club

Thursday, July 17, 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+)

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 with Python downloaded on it.

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Registration 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
Registration Required
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 with Python downloaded on it.

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 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

Color Our World DIY Tie Dye for Teens

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden at Handley Library
Program Type:
DIY Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
 
Color Our World DIY Tie Dye in July

This date is for teens and tweens.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: DIY Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
 
Color Our World DIY Tie Dye in July

This date is for teens and tweens.

"Art Exploration" with painting supplies

Art Exploration

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Join us every Friday this summer for Art Exploration! Experiment with new art mediums and dive into the works of famous artists. All ages. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every Friday this summer for Art Exploration! Experiment with new art mediums and dive into the works of famous artists. All ages. 

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.

Teen Game Night Poster

Teen Game Night

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Age Group:
Teens (12+)

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends.

This month's theme is...TBD!

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.

Chess board

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families

Chess enthusiasts come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Age Group: 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.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. Ages 6-Adult

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.

Cartoon chess pieces on a board

ChessKid

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults

Join other players in ChessKid, the world's premier platform for parents, coaches and kids to learn and play chess online. Registration is required. Ages 6+

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

Join other players in ChessKid, the world's premier platform for parents, coaches and kids to learn and play chess online. Registration is required. Ages 6+

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, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Get your brick on in t

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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 t

Puppets

Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing, play and dance along.

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

Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up)

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing, play and dance along.

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. 

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Writing Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

 

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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Workshop
Event Details:

 

Dog looking up

Paws for Reading

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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

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.

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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. 

Robotics Club Badge

Robotics Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 6-18

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+)
Program Type: STEAM, Workshops & Camps
Registration Required
Event Details:

Robotics Club at Bowman Library meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Please register! Ages 6-18

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.

Family Film

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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
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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:

Windsong Summer Concert

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

 

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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

 

Kid's Kitchen

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

Joi

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joi

Preschool Time

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Enjoy an early lit

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

Enjoy an early lit

Man and girl holding alligator

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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.

Man and girl holding alligator

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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--Extended Build

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11

For this week--it is EXTENDED BUILD!  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...Made Up Creatures!

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

For this week--it is EXTENDED BUILD!  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...Made Up Creatures!

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.

Man and girl holding alligator

Color Our World: Adventures in Fun - Captivating Creatures

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Nature, Reading Program, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals. Most of these animals have very unique needs so it’s difficult to keep them in captivity.

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.

Baby Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
HL Children's Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

Enjoy an early lit

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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: HL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy an early lit

an open book surrounded by children

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CCL Children's Area at Clarke County
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Families

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!

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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!

Trit Trot to Bowman Poster

Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your baby to the joys of books, language, movement, and music!

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

Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your baby to the joys of books, language, movement, and music!

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. 

Color Our World with Animal Adventure in Fun

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families

Celebrate a colorful summer of reading with Adventure in Fun and their animal friends! This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals.

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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Celebrate a colorful summer of reading with Adventure in Fun and their animal friends! This presentation is a brief glimpse into the wild world of exotic animals.