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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: 2022-11-28T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2022-11-28T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Handley Library

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Time	Mon (11/28)	Tue (11/29)	Wed (11/30)	Thu (12/01)	Fri (12/02)	Sat (12/03)
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.	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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Tuesday Workshop: Introduction to Microsoft Word 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Help, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: This introductory workshop will be a hands-on session, giving attendees the knowledge to use the basic functions of Microsoft Word. 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. 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.	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. Dance Party 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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 "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 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Music & Movement Event Details: Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program. Meet the puppets afterwards! All Ages.	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 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 Event Details: Chess Champs come and play! Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game. Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play. 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.
11 am		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. Storytime Fun 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Clarke County 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing, Storytimes Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Storytime and Puppets- Jon Klassen Reading 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, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) We love Jon Klassen! Come hear stories by this amazing author and illustrator. The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Bowman Library, Children's Room. 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. Trit Trot to Bowman 11:00am - 11:30am 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 Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Storytime for infants (birth to 15 months). An early literacy program designed to introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement, and music! Learn fun baby games, nursery rhymes, and more! Meeting in the Bowman Library Children’s Room. Free, no registration required. Today's theme is...Jon Klassen Reading! 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 "Adults" group. Sit & Stitch 11:00am - 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: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! 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. 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 Whoville Christmas 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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: 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 Event Details: Welcome, Christmas! Welcome, All! Come dressed in your holiday best, come as a Who or come as you are 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 - 12:30pm 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+.
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
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. A Christmas Carol Presentation 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Performances & Lectures Event Details: Happy Christmas, Everyone! Come experience a reader's theater presentation of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m. Local talent has gathered to share this adapted tale for our community.
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4 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. Kids Art Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Bowman 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: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Event Details: Join us for a collage project inspired by the work of Eric Carle! Meet creative friends and be part of a big art 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. 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.	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Lego Club at Clarke 4:00pm - 4:45pm Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Clarke County This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Gaming, STEAM Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library children's room for Lego Fun. A different theme every week!			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. Paws for Reading 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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 "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 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing Event Details: Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy service dog! All Ages.
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 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 Event Details: Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!! This week, we are trying something a little different and we will be building some famous landmarks inspired by a specific image! 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. 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 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: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us at the Bowman Library for a STEAM based program with hands-on activities for children of all ages. Each station is designed to best suit various ages, abilities, and interests. 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
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Movie Night--Arthur Christmas!!! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library 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: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Film, Hangout Event Details: Start getting into the Holiday Spirit with a showing of Arthur Christmas and maybe even a hot chocolate bar...		This event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Finale Event 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, DIY Workshops Event Details: November is National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo. It’s a creative challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days.

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