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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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! 

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).

Climb aboard and sail the seven seas!

We're live this week! Join us for story and song and fun with the puppets.

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!

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).

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

Join us for a Zoom Brown Bag with Books book club discussion! August 4th discussion is on The Year of Less by Cait Flanders.

Want to read a "good" book and have no idea where to start?

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.

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)

Join us for a spectacular adventure with storyteller, magician, and theatre artist, Yasu Ichida!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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+. 

The Clarke County Library and the Clarke County Historical Association team up once again to bring you live team trivia.