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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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Name: Preschool Time
Start: 2021-08-02T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2021-08-02T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Handley Library

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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: 4 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. Story Art Camp 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Explore new art skills to help transform animal stories in this in-person camp. Participants will receive a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies during the program. *Registration required. Ages 3-6.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Story Art Camp 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Explore new art skills to help transform animal stories in this in-person camp. Participants will receive a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies during the program. *Registration required. Ages 3-6.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Story Art Camp 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Explore new art skills to help transform animal stories in this in-person camp. Participants will receive a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies during the program. *Registration required. Ages 3-6.	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: 0 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: 12 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 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, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) Climb aboard and sail the seven seas! We're live this week! Join us for story and song and fun with the puppets. 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 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us at Bowman Library for an exciting outdoor event presented by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association! Come explore the elements of nature with a certified Master Gardener! 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).
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		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Brown Bag with Books Live Zoom Event! 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Virtual Events Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Reading Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us for a Zoom Brown Bag with Books book club discussion! August 4th discussion is on The Year of Less by Cait Flanders.
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 "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. Paws for Reading 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "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+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing Required Seats Remaining: 28 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.
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: Ocean Scene Prints Craft 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: Today we will create the Ocean Scene Prints craft! Instructions can be downloaded within the program. Craft kits with instructions are also available for pick up at your local library. (while supplies last)		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: Special Guest Yasu Ichida 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: Join us for a spectacular adventure with storyteller, magician, and theatre artist, Yasu Ichida!
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Story Builders 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" 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 6-11 Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. 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 6-11" group. Story Builders 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. STEAMworks 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" 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 6-11 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math through different themes. Pick up a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies.
5 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Lego Club @ Bowman Library 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! Our theme for this week is Dinosaurs so get ready for this prehistoric adventure! 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Graphic Novel Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (12+) Handley Library 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: HL Middle Kingdom Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Hangout Event Details: Do you love geeking out with friends about your favorite comics? Join us for a fandom discussion and activity, while even learning how to create your own comic. This program is intended for Ages 12+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Trivia Night 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Clarke County Required 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: Clarke County Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Game Nights Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: The Clarke County Library and the Clarke County Historical Association team up once again to bring you live team trivia.

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