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

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Name: Tiny Tales
Start: 2025-04-09T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-09T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Museum of the Shanandoah Valley

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10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Tiny Tales 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special thematic early literacy storytime out in your community at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley's Garden House. Ages 0-6. 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. 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!
11 am		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. Tiny Tales 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5 Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special thematic early literacy storytime out in your community at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley's Garden House. Ages 0-6.	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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Parent Literacy Workshop: "Kindergarten Readiness" 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Adults, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Learn how to use your home and every day interactions with your children to support their reading and writing skills. This workshop will focus on building confidence and excitement in the process of learning to read and write!
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Family History Hunters 12:30pm - 2:30pm 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: Family History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience.	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 Series: DuoRomano 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children, Adults, Families Handley Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium Age Group: Children, Adults, Families Program Type: Little Noon Music, Friends Events Event Details: DuoRomano is a flute and clarinet duo consisting of Charlene Romano on flutes and John Romano on clarinets. John, a HRLS employee, specializes in bass clarinet and retired in 2016 as the bass clarinetist of the US Air Force Band in Washington DC.
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...The Bad Guys! 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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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...No Building Plate 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. Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (12+) Clarke County Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Age Group: Teens (12+) Program Type: Game Nights, Gaming, Hangout Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: 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! 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. Nature Surprises 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Ages 6-11 Bowman Library Required 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: Nature, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: 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 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	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 "Adults" group. After-hours Adult Game Night 6:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Bowman Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming, Hangout Event Details: 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!

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