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After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, July 2, 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!

a small sign with the words book club on it surrounded by images of books

P.M. Book Club - Modern Retellings

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library! This month, we're exploring modern retellings! Select any book that retell...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!

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Teen Natsu Con Planning Committee Meeting

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BL Reading Porch - Teen Area at Bowman Library
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Are you interested in helping plan Natsu Con, one of our biggest teen events at Bowman? Come to the planning committee meeting the first Monday of each month at 6 PM in the Teen Ar...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Are you interested in helping plan Natsu Con, one of our biggest teen events at Bowman? Come to the planning committee meeting the first Monday of each month at 6 PM in the Teen Area of the Bowman Reading Porch. 

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.

an open book surrounded by children

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, July 8, 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!

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, July 8, 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 8, 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. 

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:
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: HL West Reading 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. 

pile of lego blocks

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 History Hunters

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.

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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!

Today's topic is 

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. 

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.

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.

an open book surrounded by children

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!

Sit and Stitch Tuesdays at 1 pm

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:
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. 

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:
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: HL West Reading 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. 

pile of lego blocks

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, July 16, 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!

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Women's Tai Chi Qigong Group is for those women (18+, please!) who want to deepen their connection with themselves, physically and energetically, while also forming and deepeni...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

The Women's Tai Chi Qigong Group is for those women (18+, please!) who want to deepen their connection with themselves, physically and energetically, while also forming and deepening connections with other powerful women.

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A.M. Book Club - Modern Retellings

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library! This month, we're exploring modern retellings! Select any book t...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library!