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Name: Grow a Reader Playgroup
Start: 2025-04-17T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-17T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Handley Library

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Time	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Grow a Reader Playgroup 9:30am - 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: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Music & Movement, STEAM, Workshops & Camps Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Grow your reader at the lib
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 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. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL Children's Room Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: It's time to play!	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Handley Sit and Stitch 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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. Spanish Storytime 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: Storytime Nook Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Families Program Type: Story Sharing, Storytimes Event Details: 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.
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. 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 "Families" group. Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library 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: Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Best for ages 3 & up) 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. 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:
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1 pm					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 "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Paws for Reading 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "Teens (12+)" 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, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Reading Program, Story Sharing Event Details: 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. 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 "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Film: "The Garfield Movie" 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Teens (12+), 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 "Teens (12+)" 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, Teens (12+), Families Program Type: Film Event Details: Join us for a family picnic and movie event where you're encouraged to bring a lunch to the show. Popcorn provided! All Ages.
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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 "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 "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Handley Sit and Stitch 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (12+), Adults, Families Handley 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: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults, Families 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!

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