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Name: Book Donation Drop-Off Morning at Bowman Library
Start: 2021-12-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-12-04T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Bowman Library

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9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Donation Drop-Off Morning at Bowman Library 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Bring your books, DVDs, CDs, jigsaw puzzles and sheet music to Bowman Library. Volunteers will be on hand to help take your donations. These items will be become part of the next Spring Used Book Sale in April. Proceeds fro Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
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 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: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Then, stay for an interactive craft. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Baby Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for infants focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Then, stay and play while meeting new community members. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer		This event is in the "Children" 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. Chess at Bowman Library 10:00am - 12:30pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: 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 every other week to play casual and blitz chess games. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer 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 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: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
11 am		This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Babies Books & Bounces 11:00am - 11:30am Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library Required 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: Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer	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) We love the holidays! Join us as we share and tell stories about holiday celebrations. The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. We're live this week! 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. Safety Disclaimer		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. Imagination Station 11:00am - 11:45am 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come spark your imagination! Join us at the Bowman Library for a STEAM based program with hands-on activities for children of 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. Safety Disclaimer	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer 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. A Who-Ville Christmas 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Performances & Lectures, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Welcome, Christmas! Welcome, All! Come dressed in your holiday best, come as a Who or come as you are
12 pm	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Middle Grade Book Spotlight 12:00pm - 12:15pm Ages 6-11, Families Virtual Events Virtual Event 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: 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled Brown Bag with Books Live Zoom Event! 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Virtual Events Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Reading Program, Virtual Programs Event Details: Join us for our online book club "Brown Bag with Books". December 1st discussion will be on Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens. All are welcome!
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. Homeschool Hub Lowers 1:00pm - 2:00pm Ages 6-11 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Homeschooling families in the 5-9 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities that focuses on a monthly theme with special career guests throughout the season. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			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. A Christmas Carol Presentation 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Happy Christmas, Everyone! Come experience a reader's theater presentation of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m. Local talent has gathered to share this adapted tale for our community.
2 pm			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Homeschool Hub Uppers 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 6-11 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Homeschooling families in the 10-14 age group can meet and socialize in this group through guided STEAM activities that focuses on a monthly theme with special career guests throughout the season. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Adulting 101 Workshop 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (12+), Adults Handley Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps Event Details: This bimonthly workshop series is designed to prepare teens and young adults for the future of adulthood and the workforce. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
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4 pm	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Makerspace Mondays 4:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library 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: Storytime Nook Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Event Details: Put on your maker hats and join us for self-directed activities using the Library Makerspace Cart. Passive program is intended for Ages 5+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library 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: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for Ages 6+. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
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: 9 Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! This week is all about Knights and Castles! Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer			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. Chanukah Lights 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Celebrate the Chanukah holiday of lights. Hear the story "If the Candles Could Speak." Make a menorah and play the dreidel game. Leave with a celebration kit, including a doughnut. Free to all. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. "By His Aid Was that Flag Preserved": The Shenandoah Valley's African Americans and the War for Emancipation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Handley Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures Required Seats Remaining: 55 Event Details: About the Program: This presentation, based on elements of Prof. Jonathan A. Disclaimer(s) Safety Disclaimer

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