Name: Chess at Bowman Library
Start: 2024-12-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-28T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Bowman Library

Chess at Bowman Library

Saturday, December 28, 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.

Family Time

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Handley Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Week's ...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Storytime Nook

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This Week's Theme:

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 28, 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.

Art in the Afternoon

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

HL Children's Room at Handley Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Event Details:

Join Arte Libre VA teaching artists for an afternoon of art exploration using different mediums and art-making techniques with creative prompts. Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: HL Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join Arte Libre VA teaching artists for an afternoon of art exploration using different mediums and art-making techniques with creative prompts. Ages 6+.

Lego Club @ Bowman Library

Monday, December 30, 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...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.

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Closed for New Year's Day

All Day

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All branches will be closed for New Year's Day.

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Branches:

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All branches will be closed for New Year's Day.

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional p...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write!

Photo of a Dungeons and Dragons game board

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, January 8, 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 History Hunters

Thursday, January 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.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, January 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.

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional p...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write!

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.

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional p...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write!

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, February 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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, February 12, 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 History Hunters

Thursday, February 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.

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.

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional p...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write!

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, February 20, 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!

Make Your Own Tea Blend w/ Savory Blends Tea Co.

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Handley Library

Program Type:

DIY Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for tea lovers & tea newbies who are interested in an enjoyable, educational & highly interactive tea-making experience while creating a personaliz...

Required

Library Branch: Handley Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY Workshops

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for tea lovers & tea newbies who are interested in an enjoyable, educational & highly interactive tea-making experience while creating a personalized tea for yourself or as a gift.

Writer's Group for Adults

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional p...

Library Branch: Handley Library

Room: Benham Gallery Room

Event Details:

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group lead by Project Write!

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, March 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.

Family History Hunters

Thursday, March 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.

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Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

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Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video