Important Bowman Library Update

During the week of August 19-24, new carpet will be installed in the Children’s Room. Please note that the room and its materials will be unavailable during this time, so all children’s programs and activities will be suspended for the week. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements!

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Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, September 13, 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.

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Virginia Works is hosting a job fair in the Bowman Meeting Room. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet multiple employers that are hiring.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Virginia Works is hosting a job fair in the Bowman Meeting Room. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet multiple employers that are hiring.

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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.

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.

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!

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.

Family History Hunters Logo

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.

Virginia Works Job Fair

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Job Help
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Virginia Works is hosting a job fair in the Bowman Meeting Room. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet multiple employers that are hiring.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job Help
Event Details:

Virginia Works is hosting a job fair in the Bowman Meeting Room. This event will provide you with an opportunity to meet multiple employers that are hiring.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Saturday, December 13, 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.