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

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Name: Library Peeps Diorama Contest
Start: 2025-03-28
End: 2025-04-04
Location: Handley Library

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All Day					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 Peeps Diorama Contest All Day 3/28 - 4/4 Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Celebrate your library leading up to National Library Week by making a marshmallow Peeps diorama showcasing your favorite book! All ages.
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 "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.
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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. La Leche League 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. 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 to lend parenting and lactation support. Leaders are parent volunteers, educated and accredited by La Leche League International to provide inclusive, community support.	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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. KidSTEAM 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 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. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: STEAM, Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a variety of thematic STEAM activities that littles and their grown-ups can do together as we explore, create, and problem solve. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes extension activities to do later. Ages 3-6.		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. Handley Reading Carnival 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: Gardening, Story Sharing, Music & Movement, Storytimes Event Details: It's time for a carnival! Celebrate the spring season with a puppet show, interactive stations, take-home kits, and more fun surprises. Learn how to grow with your library as we launch the Grow a Reader Program! 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 "Adults" group. Beekeeper Basics 1:00pm - 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, Workshops & Camps Event Details: Join us in the Benham Gallery for a presentation by two local beekeepers from the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah with 30 years of experience! They will help you learn the value of all bees and how you 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...The Secret World of Arrietty! 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Rotunda 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 in the Rotunda.
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4 pm		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. Kids Art Club 4:30pm - 6:00pm 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. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Event Details: Join us for Kids Art Club! Meet creative friends and be part of a big art event. Ages 6-12. Visit shenarts.org/kids-art-club for more information. 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 "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...Flowers 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. 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 "Adults" group. Adventures Through Grief 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Handley Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Are you or somebody you know working through grief or loss? Are you between the ages of 18 and 26? Have you ever wanted to try out Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying games? This event is in the "Adults" group. Women's Tai Chi Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Events Event Details: The Women's Tai Chi Qigong Group is for those women (18+, please!) who want to deepen their connection with themselves, physically and energetically, while also forming and deepening connections with other powerful women.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Junior Graphic Novel Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) 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. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Writing Workshop, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Come sharpen your drawing and writing skills! Children and teens ages 6 and up are given the knowledge, resources, and materials needed to make their own graphic novel, or to just create and have fun! 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.
6 pm	Birding 101 6:30pm - 7:30pm Bowman Library Required Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Program Type: Nature, DIY Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Ever wonder about our feathered friends? Learn the basics of bird observation and identification in our four one-hour sessions.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Dungeons & Dragons Game Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Clarke County Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Adults Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: We're done letting the kids have all the fun! This tabletop role-playing game is tailored for adults, ages 18 and up. Welcome, adventurers, to an all-new gaming experience at Clarke County Library!	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Ice Cream Social & Collab Session 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (12+) Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: Bowman Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Hangout Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Let's welcome spring with an ice cream social and brainstorming session. Bring your favorite ice cream topping to share along with ideas you would love to see implemented for teens at YOUR Bowman Library. Ice cream 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.

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Join us in the Benham Gallery for a presentation by two local beekeepers from the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah with 30 years of experience!

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