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All branches of the Handley Regional Library System will be closed on:

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

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Name: Handley Sit and Stitch
Start: 2025-04-16T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-16T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Handley Library

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Time	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
10 am			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. 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. 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. 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. A.M. Book Club - "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Clarke County This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Clarke County Room: CCL Barns @ Rose Hill Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for Third Thursday Book Club at 11 am at The Barns of Rose Hill, next door to the Clarke County Library!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Writer's Group for Adults 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing Workshop Event Details: Join us at Handley Library the first and third Saturday of every month for a writing group led by Project Write!
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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. Virginia Works Job Fair 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Handley Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Benham Gallery Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job Help Event Details: Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in 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 "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 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Lego Club @ Bowman Library--Extended Build 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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: For this week--it is EXTENDED BUILD! 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...Lego Mashups 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. Teen Tuesday Book Club - Novels in Verse 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be reading novels in verse, a type of novel that looks like a poem but reads like a novel. Usually quick and easy reads, novels in verse are accessible to all levels of readers. 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 "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. T(w)een Crafternoons 5:00pm - 6:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Handley Library This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: HL West Reading Room Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (12+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get your creativity flowing as we learn a new artistic hobby each month for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. 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. This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Archives After Hours: Highlights from our Photograph Collections 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens (12+), Adults Handley Library Required This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Handley Library Room: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: From the earliest photographic formats to the digital photos of today, our photograph collections include examples of images from the earliest photographic formats to the digital photos of today.	This event is in the "Teens (12+)" group. Teen Game Night 5:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Gaming, Hangout, Video Games Required Seats Remaining: 80 Event Details: Every 3rd Friday of the month join us for video and table top games, a music/dance area, and time to relax, eat some light snacks, and enjoy time with friends. This month's theme is...Candy Land! 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 "Adults" group. Adult Craft Creations 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Bowman Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bowman Library Room: BL Reading Porch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hangout, Arts & Crafts, DIY Workshops Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing way to relieve some stress and express your creativity. Socialize and connect with other adults and complete a simple and fun art activity. All materials will be provided.

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