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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: Donation Day-Book Donations Accepted
Start: 2023-09-09T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-09-09T11:45:00-04:00
Location: Bowman Library

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All Day	Closing Closed for Labor Day All Day All Branches Branches: Virtual Events, Bowman Library, Clarke County, Handley Library, Archives, Off Site Description: All branches are closed in observance of Labor Day.
9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Donation Day-Book Donations Accepted 9:00am - 11:45am Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bowman Library Age Group: Adults, Families Event Details: Volunteers will be on hand to collect your gently used books (in good, clean condition), DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and electronic games in the Bowman Library parking lot. Please be aware we will NOT be accepting:
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Baby and Me Yoga 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: A Storytime Break offering where mindful yoga and breathwork are taught for both caregivers and babies. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Tuesdays 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: 6 Event Details: iPhones Session 1	This event is in the "Adults" group. Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Whatever you craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...), we invite you to bring your work in progress of any kind and enjoy the company of others! No registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Toddler Playtime 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: It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.	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 enthusiasts 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. 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 "Families" group. Family Playtime 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: It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.
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. Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time 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: 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! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. La Leche League Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Adults" 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, Adults, Families Program Type: Hangout, Workshops & Camps Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Build Time 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: STEAM Event Details: Come and build as a family! Duplos, blocks, Keva planks, and more will be provided. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Toddler Time 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: Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: Welcome to Toddler Time! This is a new storytime event for ages 18 months to three years designed for little ones who love to move. Come to hear short stories, listen to music, dance around, and hang out with other toddlers. 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 "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. Storytime at the Airport 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Off Site Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Don't miss storytime at Winchester Regional Airport with Mr. Ben! Hear a story, dance, and then get up close to PLANES! 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 "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit & Stitch 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. 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: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" 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: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Library Tour Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Spanish Circle Time (Los Animales) 11:00am - 12:00pm Ages 0-5, Families Bowman Library 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 Event Details: Spanish Circle Time (Animals/Animales) Bienvenido (Welcome) Come! Enjoy stories, songs, games and crafts! This session is led by Valentina Coello Herrera. 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 "Families" group. LEGO Club 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: STEAM Event Details: Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for all ages. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 11:00am - 5:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. 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: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Gaming, Hangout Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! 11AM - 5PM
12 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. A Little Noon Music with Hang Yin 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children, Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Adults" 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, Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: Join the Friends of HRLS for the first A Little Noon Music concert of the season. In the 2023/24 season we will be offering live music at all three branches in our library system!
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Clarke Sit and Stitch 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Clarke County This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: We invite you to our weekly stitching meetup January-April. Bring your work in progress of any kind (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook…), and enjoy the company of others who enjoy the fiber arts. 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 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Homeschool Together 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Hangout Event Details: Bring your current assignments and projects and work on them together with other children who homeschool. Resources will be available. All ages are welcome. 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 "Families" group. Movie Saturdays at Bowman 1:00pm - 3:00pm Families Bowman Library 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: Families Program Type: Film, Hangout Event Details: IT'S SHOWTIME! Join us for a family movie event complete with snacks and drinks to enjoy together. Today's show is...Angels in the Outfield 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Housing Navigation Services 2:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Handley Library 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: HL Study Room #1 Age Group: Adults Event Details: Housing Case Manager, Sawyer Fulminata, will be at Handley every Monday in order to help with housing resources, such as:				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Story Builders 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Outdoor West Esplanade Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM Event Details: 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.
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4 pm			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!
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Scrabble Club 5:00pm - 7:45pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. 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: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know other locals and take part in a good game of Scrabble!	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. Animal Adventures 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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 Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Nature, Performances & Lectures, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Let's go on an Animal Adventure! On the 1st Thursday of the month, enjoy a new activity or guest presenter to learn about animals, support local animal organizations, and enjoy animal-themed fun for 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.

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