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December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day)
December 31-January 1 (New Year’s Eve & Day)

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Name: Donation Drop Off
Start: 2025-02-08T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Bowman Library

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9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Donation Drop Off 9:00am - 11:30am Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Friends Events 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.
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. 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. Ages 3-6.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. BabyTime 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. 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. Ages 0-16 months.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Sounds and Stories 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. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy an early literacy music and movement program for active toddlers. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Ages 16 months-3 years. This event is in the "Adults" group. Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading 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 "Adults" group. Free STI Testing 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: One in five people have a sexually transmitted infection. Free STI testing is provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester. Testing is discrete. No registration required 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. 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. Ages 16 months-3 years.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dance Party 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. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Chess at Bowman Library 10:00am - 12:30pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Gaming, STEAM 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. We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games. 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. Frog Hoppers Party 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5, Families Handley 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. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Reading Program, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Calling all frog hoppers that are participating in the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. ChessKid at Bowman Library 10:30am - 12:00pm Children, Families Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Gaming, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Contact us to join ChessKid. 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 "Adults" group. Lineage Society Workshop: Applying to Daughters of American Colonists, United States Daughters of 1812 Society (with Lorraine Sims) 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society? Do you have an application but aren't sure if you have all the proofs you need?
11 am	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Family STEAM Lab 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting mess in! Ages 0-5. Both Mondays and Wednesdays are the same program theme/format.	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Storytime at Clarke! 11:00am - 11:30am Ages 0-5, Families Clarke County This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Come to the Clarke County Library Children's Room for stories and fun! Miss Bonnie will share a new adventure with early readers and their families each week. All are welcome! 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. 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: Trit Trot to Bowman is an early literacy program for infants, 0-18 months, and their families and caregivers. Introduce your babe to the joys of books, language, movement, and music! 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. Storytime and Puppets 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. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 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) Join us as we hear stories and participate in singing, playing, reading, writing and sharing. 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. Family STEAM Lab 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5 Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Let your little tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program based on a theme. Wear clothes you don't mind getting mess in! Ages 0-5. Both Mondays and Wednesdays are the same program theme/format.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Play and Explore-Toddler Storytime 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. 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 Play and Explore! 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 "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. 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 "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 - 12:00pm 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. 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.
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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. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!				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. Movie Saturdays at Bowman 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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 "Families" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, 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...Rio! 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. Woodland Ecology and YOU 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Nature Event Details: Have you ever wondered what the difference between “the woods” and “a forest” is? Are you seeing more deer than you remember growing up?
3 pm						This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Story Builders 3:00pm - 4:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to a story and complete a STEAM challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. Ages 6-11.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. After School Lego Time! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Ages 6-11, Families Clarke County This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Children's Area Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Gaming, Hangout Event Details: Lego fun for everyone! Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!
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. 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!! All kids ages 6-11 are invited to come out; no registration is needed. Our theme this week is...Underwater Builds 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. Board Gaming Guild 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (12+) Handley Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming Event Details: Join us for an evening of board game fun as we explore the themes and strategies that make up your favorite games! Enjoy a new board game every month and meet fellow gamers like you. Snacks and prizes provided. Ages 10+.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Handley Sit and Stitch 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Classic Game Night 5:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout Event Details: Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Afterschool Hangout 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. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Hangout, DIY Workshops, STEAM Event Details: Come play games, color, and hangout with friends! Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and LEGO bricks will be available, or bring your own activities! Ages 6-11. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Natsu Con Planning Committee Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Event Details: Are you interested in helping plan Natsu Con, one of our biggest teen events at Bowman? Come to the planning committee meeting the first Monday of each month at 6 PM in the Teen Area of the Bowman Reading Porch. 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. Coding for Teens: Python 101 - 105 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch - Teen Area Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Tech Help, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Learn how to code using Python by attending this biweekly series of five courses presented by Innovative Gaming. Participants should bring a fully charged Chromebook or laptop. 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. Puzzle Tournament 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (12+), Adults Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: Game Nights, Hangout Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you ready for a FUN challenge? Come be a part of Bowman Library's next Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament!		This event is in the "Adults" group. P.M. Book Club - "Rabbit Cake" 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Clarke County This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for our evening Book Club at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month at Clarke County Library!

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