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Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading 2024 Images

Your Adventure Begins at the Library: Gourds with Angela Mohr

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us to commemorate our "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Youth Summer Reading Challenge! Today's presenter i...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Event Details:

Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us to commemorate our "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Youth Summer Reading Challenge!

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. 

Puppets performing with children dancing in front of stage

Teen Puppet Troupe on Tour-Shenandoah County

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Teens (12+)
Event Details:

Teen puppeteer troupe travels to Shenandoah County Public Library--Edinburg--to present "Adventures Begin at Your Library". Parent permission is required for teen participation....

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (12+)
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Teen puppeteer troupe travels to Shenandoah County Public Library--Edinburg--to present "Adventures Begin at Your Library".

Found in the Stars logo

Found in the Stars

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Captain Curiosity presents: Found in the Stars! After running away from his home planet and its art-obsessed culture, Captain Curiosity finds himself stranded in space with a se...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

Captain Curiosity presents: Found in the Stars!

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.

Lizard on a hand

Amazing World of Reptiles

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
CCL Barns @ Rose Hill at Clarke County
Program Type:
Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Live reptiles presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family visits the library to share with you about the world of reptiles. You are invited to slither up close and...

Library Branch: Clarke County
Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Live reptiles presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic.

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.

Lizard on a hand

Amazing World of Reptiles

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family visits the library to share with you about the world of reptiles. You are invited to sl...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic.

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.

Lizard at library

Amazing World of Reptiles for Teens

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Especially for Teens: Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic. The Larsen family returns with their array of reptiles in a special program just fo...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Especially for Teens: Live reptiles at Bowman Library presented by Intrinsically Ectothermic.

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.

Picture of zoo animals

Animal Adventures

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Event Details:

Let's go on a Worldwide Animal Adventure! On the 1st Thursday of the month, enjoy a new activity or guest presenter to learn about animals, support local animals, and enjoy anim...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Let's go on a Worldwide Animal Adventure!

On the 1st Thursday of the month, enjoy a new activity or guest presenter to learn about animals, support local animals, and enjoy animal-themed fun for all ages!

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. 

Flying book

SRP Finale at Bowman Library

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
BL Children's Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Children, Teens (12+), Families
Event Details:

We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes through music, crafts, puppets, book readings, local authors and awarding prizes.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Teens (12+), Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

We celebrate everyone's summer reading successes through music, crafts, puppets, book readings, local authors and awarding prizes.

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.

Uncle Devin-SRP Finale

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Drummer Uncle Devin leads everyone in celebrating a summer of reading. Born in Washington, DC and raised in nearby Seat Pleasant, MD Uncle Devin was heavily influenced by the rh...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Drummer Uncle Devin leads everyone in celebrating a summer of reading.

A Life of Sorrow

All Day
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Story Sharing, History & Genealogy, Performances & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Telling the story of Carter Stanley, a long-deceased mountain musician who was in on the ground floor of the development of bluegrass music. He traveled with his brother Ralph, as ...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Story Sharing, History & Genealogy, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

Telling the story of Carter Stanley, a long-deceased mountain musician who was in on the ground floor of the development of bluegrass music. He traveled with his brother Ralph, as the Stanley Brothers, for twenty years.