Enjoy an early literacy program perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more.

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Enjoy an early literacy program for infants consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more.

Calling writers of all genres Handley Library is hosting a writer's group. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants can be beginners or published authors.

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Enjoy an early literacy program designed specifically for active toddlers with stories, rhymes, songs and more.

Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program.  Meet the puppets afterwards!

Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.

Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.

We gather each week to play casual and blitz chess games.

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more.

​Storytime for Toddlers (three and under)
Bring your movers and shakers to a storytime designed especially for wiggly toddlers.  
Early literacy enhancing activities include books, music, movement, and more.  

Come join other teens for a day of Disney nostalgia, watching classic favorites, such as the Little Mermaid, Lion King, The Princess and the Frog, and more! Movies will be available for you to vote and play your favorites. 

Join us as we sing with puppets, read some stories, and dance to music!

Ages 3 and up. Bowman Library Children's Room at 11:00 a.m.

Free!

Storytime for infants (birth to 18 months) is an early literacy program designed to introduce your baby to the joys of books, language, movement, and music!

Learn fun baby games, nursery rhymes, and more!

Enjoy an early literacy program designed specifically for active toddlers with stories, rhymes, songs and more.

Construct masterpieces using LEGO® bricks, Magna tiles, and blocks. 

Bowman Library, Children's Room

Free for all ages. 

The whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development.

This preschool-appropriate event is developed and shared to foster a love of books, libraries and reading.

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Genealogy Lunch Bunch presented by Joan Wood, Archive Assistant. A time to share your successes and learn some new skills. Bring your own lunch and drink.. 

Homeschooling families in the 4-8 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities.

Explore art and your creativity through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.

Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

Free! No registration required.

Bowman Library, Children's Room

Join us on fourth Saturdays for a family picnic and movie event.

Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to the show.

We provide popcorn and lemonade.

January 25: Smallfoot

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School's out, so it's time to get crafty!  *Registration required.

Homeschooling families in the 9-14 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities. Registration required for each session. 

Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All ages.

Put on your maker hats and join us for self-directed Makerspace activities.  Ages 6-11.

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The Handley Regional Library Board meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of every month except July, August and December.

Meetings are open to the public.

Locations vary. Here is the annual schedule:

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Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!!

January 6--In the Sky

January 13--Pets

January 20--Outer Space

January 27--Construction Machines

February 3--Inventions

Families of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play. All ages.

Wiggle the sillies out as we shake, rattle and roll at the library.

Children are encouraged to wear their favorite PJs to the program.

Free! No registration required.

Bowman Library, Children's Room.

Bring your sketch book to create manga drawings. Get tips from other artists and share your work.

For middle and high school students of all skill levels.

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Explore art and all of its properties through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.

First and third Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Free! No registration required.

Bowman Library, Children's Room

Make a difference in your library by planning and advising.  Ages 12+

***January date change to 1/23/20.***

Chat about your favorite DC and Marvel characters and enjoy snacks with our friends from Four Color Fantasies.  Ages 12+

Enter the Great Hall at Hogwarts for a wintry wonderland ball.  Ages 12+