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Spring Used Book Sale Member Night

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership? Please take care of this on...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Friends of Handley Regional Library System members can shop the book sale before it's open to the public. Not a member or need to renew your membership?

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

Spring Used Book Sale-1st Day!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Stress Free Shopping at the Book Sale

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Shop our Spring Sale without a crowd! Perfect for patrons who need a sensory friendly experience. Registration on Sign Up Genius is required, click here.

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Shop our Spring Sale without a crowd!

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

Spring Used Book Sale

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

Spring Used Book Sale-Last Day!

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

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

A Little Noon Music Series: DuoRomano & Friends

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Handley Robinson Auditorium at Handley Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Duoromano has been charming classical music audiences since 1995, with musical sensitivity of the highest level, virtuosity, and a wide and varied instrumental color palette. ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

Duoromano has been charming classical music audiences since 1995, with musical sensitivity of the highest level, virtuosity, and a wide and varied instrumental color palette.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Poetry Month Celebration

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy poetry readings that celebrate life and spring at this Poetry Society of Virginia event. There will be invited guests and an open mic. 

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

Enjoy poetry readings that celebrate life and spring at this Poetry Society of Virginia event. There will be invited guests and an open mic. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laughing and Loving Online: A Senior’s Guide to Digital Romance

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and insightful presentation that explores the world of online dating, designed especially for seniors! With humor and heart, seasoned online dater and storytel...

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

Join us for a lively and insightful presentation that explores the world of online dating, designed especially for seniors! With humor and heart, seasoned online dater and storyteller Dr. Brent L.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

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

A Little Noon Music Series: Red Henry and Friends

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BL Amphitheater at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Red Henry has been playing bluegrass music for nearly 50 years. You will enjoy a show that includes humorous originals, old favorites, clever stage banter and plenty of high powere...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Amphitheater
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events
Event Details:

Red Henry has been playing bluegrass music for nearly 50 years. You will enjoy a show that includes humorous originals, old favorites, clever stage banter and plenty of high powered picking!

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

Donation Drop Off

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot.&n...

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

Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

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

The Road Less Traveled to Winchester- Annual Friends Night

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robinson Auditorium + Benham Gallery + Lower Lobby at Handley Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Teens (12+), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Friends of HRLS for Annual Friends Night! This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.The Friends will present the Volunteer of the Year award ...

Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Robinson Auditorium + Benham Gallery + Lower Lobby
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Join the Friends of HRLS for Annual Friends Night! This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

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

New Jams and Old Favorites with the Apple Valley Ringers

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Children, Adults, Families
Event Details:

The Apple Valley Ringers, a local handbell choir led by Jacquetta Owen, will play versions of old and new favorites, including music from Wicked and Elton John. There will also be ...

Required
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Friends Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

The Apple Valley Ringers, a local handbell choir led by Jacquetta Owen, will play versions of old and new favorites, including music from Wicked and Elton John. There will also be a fun interactive rhythm activity for the kids.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Tai Chi Group

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Summer Used Book Sale-First Day!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Summer Used Book Sale

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Summer Used Book Sale

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Summer Used Book Sale

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Summer Used Book Sale

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.

Summer Used Book Sale-Last Day!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Bowman Meeting Room at Bowman Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, D...

Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

Book prices will range from $1-$2, with some special items costing $5 or more. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. There will be children's books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, fiction, nonfiction and paperback books.