Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good condition), DVDs, CDs, electronic games, and sheet music in the Bowman Library parking lot. 

What we don't want to receive as donations:

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.

The Winchester Regional Airport Authority and Handley Regional Library System announced a new partnership that will create a new monthly story time at the airport for youths.

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.

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.

Need help unwinding your spine? Pilates has your back!

Join us to learn some practical exercises to reverse "tech neck", access deep core muscles to stabilize your spine and posture, and improve your balance for life.

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

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV! These leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide FREE, inclusive, evidence based, community lactation and parenting support.

Come hear stories about bundling up for a chilly day!

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

Bowman Library, Children's Room.

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!

Come hear stories about bundling up for a chilly day!

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

Bowman Library, Children's Room.

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 stitch with the Winchester Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and take part in a new community project, an embroidered quilt honoring the people enslaved at Belle Grove.

We are watching some of the best of the worst dates!

Free fresh popped popcorn, drinks, and snacks.

Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.

A Little Noon Music is Back until May 2023! This month will feature students from Shenandoah University Jazz and the theme is Romantic Songs. This musical event is organized by Dr. Matthew Niess. Dr.

IT'S SHOWTIME!

Join us for a family movie event complete with popcorn and drinks to enjoy together.

Today's show is...Gnomeo & Juliet!

As part of Stitch In Public Day, Executive Director of Belle Grove Kristen Laise will explain the “Honoring” quilt project and about some of the 270 individuals enslaved at the plantation between 1783-1862.

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, create your very own lego treasure maps!

Nature is full of incredible surprises! Today, build and take home a terrarium! Learn how to create a small growing environment in a container. Plants are rooting now! Come and see!

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.

All tweens (ages 9-13) are invited to join us for an evening of Perler Bead creativity and inspiration!!  All supplies will be provided as well as magnets and keychains so you can walk away with your creations.