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)

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Week Calendar

Name: Preschool Time
Start: 2021-07-19T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2021-07-19T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Handley Library

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Time	Mon (7/19)	Tue (7/20)	Wed (7/21)	Thu (7/22)	Fri (7/23)	Sat (7/24)
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Preschool Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed).	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Stroller Stroll 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Ages 0-5 Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Lobby Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement Event Details: Come embark on a musical stroller adventure along the lake for a walking storytime with music and rhymes for your young family.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Baby & Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for infants and toddlers consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed).	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed).
11 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Ready to Read this Week 11:00am - 11:15am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Reading Program, Virtual Programs, Music & Movement Event Details: It's summer reading time and each week a new badge will be highlighted, full of activities, thematic book suggestions, finger plays, and songs. Earn virtual tickets by completing activities on Beanstack! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Preschool Time 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed).		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LIVE! Storytime and Puppets 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Unfold your wings and fly over to uplift the works of Eric Carle! We're back live this week! Please register for this event. We want to know if you'll be coming. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event. 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 "Ages 6-11" group. Nature Surprises for Kids- Frogs and Toads, Oh My! 11:00am - 11:30am Ages 6-11 Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Frogs and toads, oh my! Join us at Bowman Library for an exciting outdoor event presented by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardner Association! Come learn about frogs and toads with a certified Master Gardner! 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 0-5" group. Baby & Toddler Time 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for infants and toddlers consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed).	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. 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. Paws for Reading 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: It's Paws for Reading! Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor. These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs. 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Middle Grade Book Spotlight 12:00pm - 12:15pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Virtual Programs Event Details: Middle Grade Book Spotlight: Looking for a new and exciting book to read? Join us every Monday afternoon as books geared toward upper elementary and middle schoolers are presented and shared; each week is centered around a different th
1 pm	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Teen Book Spotlight 1:00pm - 1:15pm Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Virtual Programs Event Details: Want to read a "good" book and have no idea where to start?	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Soap Carving with John Kennedy 1:00pm - 2:00pm Ages 6-11 Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Carve a unique design using kid-safe carving tools and soap. What can you make that has a tail? This is a special Tails & Tales program for you! 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Page Turner Adventures: Pawcademy Awards 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Author Talk, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Virtual Programs, Arts & Crafts, Friends Events, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures Event Details: Be our special guest and join us for the Pawcademy Awards!		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Page Turner Adventures: Pat Cummings Reads Harvey Moon 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Author Talk, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Virtual Programs, Arts & Crafts, Friends Events, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures Event Details: Children's author and illustrator, Pat Cummings, presents a special reading of "Harvey Moon"!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Wildlife Ambassadors Show: Native Virginia Animals 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Performances & Lectures Event Details: Meet your backyard neighbors and learn about their natural history as well as ways humans can help and not hurt native wildlife.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Crafternoons 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens (12+) Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Teens (12+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: It's time to get crafty! From macrame to resin art, try the latest craft trends to pick up a new summer hobby. Pick up a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Storybook Yoga 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Experience yoga for the entire family as we move, stretch, and read together. Led by certified yoga instructor, Gina Byrd. Program held outside in the Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden next to Handley Library.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. KidSTEAM 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for a variety of STEAM activities that littles and their grown-ups can do together. Pick up a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Game Night - In Person! 5:30pm - 8:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Gaming, Virtual Programs Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Welcome Back Bowman Teens! Join us on Friday, July 23rd as we reopen for LIVE teen programs at the Bowman Library!

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