Week Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family presented primarily in Spanish. Focused on developmental and school readiness skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more.

Was your ancestor illegitimate, a "gentleman justice" of the court, a horse thief, or an insolvent debtor? Court records may provide answers and connect generations.

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. 

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!

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!

Join us for a chat and playdate with La Leche League NSV to lend parenting and lactation support. Leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide inclusive, community support.

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.

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. 

Welcome to Play and Explore! 

Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for All Ages.

Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group led by Project Write!

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

Join us at the Barns of Rose Hill in beautiful Clarke County, right next to the library. The Jon Rose Trio is a classic jazz combo hailing from The Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my!

It's Paws for Reading!

Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.

Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! All Ages.

Experience this energetic performance showcase from Irish dancers of all ages in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Presented by Armstrong Irish Dance Academy. Program is intended for patrons of all ages.

Lego fun for everyone!

Join us after school every Wednesday at 4pm for Lego time!

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...One Color Builds

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. 

Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library! Get ready to leap into a world unknown led by dungeon master Kristina. This tabletop role-playing game is perfect for teen gamers! Ages 12 to 18 are welcome!

Join us for a fun and engaging library program that brings together classic board and card games, perfect for all ages!

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!

Today's topic is 

Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.

FAQs

*  FREE!!!

*  Teams can have up to six people. Please register each member individually!

*  Drinks and themed snacks provided

*  Win themed prizes

Join us on the second Fridays of the month to test your luck in a game with other adults. We have lots of basic and more complex board games, card games, and more.

There is something for everyone. Plus snacks will be provided!