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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Nature Surprises- Winter Sowing

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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! ...

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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 8
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!

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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.

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. 

Woodland Ecology and YOU

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Have you ever wondered what the difference between “the woods” and “a forest” is?   Are you seeing more deer than you remember growing up?   Is it...

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

 

Have you ever wondered what the difference between “the woods” and “a forest” is?

 

Are you seeing more deer than you remember growing up?

 

Beekeeper Basics

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Benham Gallery Room at Handley Library
Program Type:
Nature, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Join us in the Benham Gallery for a presentation by two local beekeepers from the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah with 30 years of experience! They will help you ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:
 
Join us in the Benham Gallery for a presentation by two local beekeepers from the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah with 30 years of experience! 
They will help you learn the value of all bees and how you