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

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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. 

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

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

Found in the Stars

11:00am - 11:45am
Clarke County
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.

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

Amazing World of Reptiles

11:00am - 11:45am
Clarke County
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.

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

Amazing World of Reptiles

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bowman Library
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.

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

Amazing World of Reptiles for Teens

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bowman Library
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.

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

Animal Adventures

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowman Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: BL Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families
Program Type: Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM
Registration 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. 

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

SRP Finale at Bowman Library

11:00am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Uncle Devin-SRP Finale

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bowman Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Life of Sorrow

All Day
Bowman Library
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.