Thanksgiving Library Schedule

Wednesday, November 27: Closing at 5PM
Thanksgiving, November 28: Closed
Friday, November 29: Closed
Saturday, November 30: Open
Friday, December 6: Closed for Staff Development Day
Enjoy the time with family and friends. We are thankful for our patrons!

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Event List

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

A.M. Book Club - "Becoming Liz Taylor"

Thursday, February 20, 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 will be discussing "Becoming Liz Taylor" by Eliza...

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Go With The Flow Yoga

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Space is limited, arrive 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Bring a yoga mat and any other pro...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Space is limited, arrive 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Bring a yoga mat and any other props you may need.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Mad Hatter Tea Party-Bowman Library

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a kooky tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Come dressed in your tea party finery and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities. For ages 6-11; Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a kooky tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland.  Come dressed in your tea party finery and enjoy food, crafts, and other activities.

For ages 6-11; Registration Required.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Energetic Anatomy 101

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce attendees to their basic energetic anatomy from a Classic Chinese Medicine standpoint. We’ll learn about our three dan tians and the energy contained i...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce attendees to their basic energetic anatomy from a Classic Chinese Medicine standpoint.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, February 25, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, February 25, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, February 25, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, February 26, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clarke County
Program Type:
Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clark...

Required
Library Branch: Clarke County
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HL Rotunda 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: HL Rotunda
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 in the Rotunda.

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 led by Project Write! The first hour will be used for everyone to write (with optional pr...

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 led by Project Write!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, March 4, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, March 4, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, March 4, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handley Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

After School Lego Time!

Wednesday, March 5, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

P.M. Book Club - Celebrating Women Authors

Thursday, March 6, 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! In March, we celebrate Women's History Month! So for book club, we will al...

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Frog Hoppers Party

Saturday, March 8, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime at Clarke!

Tuesday, March 11, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

Tuesday, March 11, 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!