Holiday Hours

All branches of the Handley Regional Library System will be closed on:

  • December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day)
  • December 31-January 1 (New Year’s Eve & Day)

Regular hours resume on January 2. Our eLibrary is always open! Explore movies, eBooks, audiobooks, and more at your convenience, 24/7. Happy Holidays!

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Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

The Art of Stitching

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of embroidery artists and enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
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. 

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

Nature Surprises

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM
Registration 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!

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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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Handley Library
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clarke Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Clarke County
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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Handley Library
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 "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

The Art of Stitching

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Bowman Library
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Reading Porch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for inspiring and hands-on Embroidery Stitching Workshops presented by the talented members of the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, a community of embroidery artists and enthusiasts.