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.

Books with Babes

Moms sharing books! Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

The discussion is lively and children of all ages are welcome.

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.

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.

Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program. Meet the puppets afterwards!  All Ages.

Go see Mr. Ben lead our first storytime at Winchester Regional Airport! This is a new partnership that we are so excited about. It will be every second Friday at 10:30 AM for the next few months. 

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.

A one-day mini sale! Browse a selection of gently used books and DVDs. Bring a bag or box to carry your treasures. All proceeds benefit the three branches of HRLS and staff.

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.

Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun!

All the Feels-Sadness!

Come hear stories about feeling sad and what to do with this emotion!

Books are shared and the puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along.

Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce a program where individuals can get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library. 

Trit Trot to Bowman is a special program for infants, 0-18 months, their families and their caregivers.

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages.

Come and celebrate the cuddly birthday of author A.A. Milne with all things Winnie the Pooh in Bowman Library's 100-Acre Wood!

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

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, the group meets monthly to discuss tips and strategies for researching family history.

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

January is Wellness Month at the Handley Regional Library System. Here at the Clarke County Library Branch we have just the thing. Stitching is an effective way to improve creativity and mindfulness while reducing stress.

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.

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.

Come to the Clarke County Library children's room for Lego Fun. A different theme every week!

Bring your imaginations and join us every week for a different building challenge!!

All children ages 6 & up are invited to come out; no registration is needed.

This week, it is all about the Lego Spin Game...

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.

Nature is full of incredible surprises!

Come to the Bowman Library to enjoy some nature arts and crafts with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association!

Move, breathe and stretch at the library with this all levels yoga flow for adults. Bring a yoga mat and any other props you may need.

Monthly meeting of the Bowman Library Teen Advisory Board.