Connect. Entertain. Inform. Handley Regional Library System
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Youth Programs
Early Learning & Storytime
Preschool Time
Mondays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Early literacy for preschoolers with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3–6.
Baby Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Stories, rhymes, and playtime for infants and caregivers. Ages 0–16 months.
Storytime
Tuesdays, 11 AM • Clarke
Storytime fun for pre-K kids (all are welcome!).
Trit Trot (Baby Storytime)
Tuesdays, 11 AM • Bowman
Bounce, clap, and explore early language through stories and songs. Ages 0–18 months.
Sounds & Stories
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Music, movement, and stories for active toddlers. Ages 16 months–3 years.
Storytime & Puppets
Wed/Sat, June 3–Aug 1, 11 AM • Bowman
Stories, songs, and puppet fun. Ages 3+.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Stories, rhymes, and playtime for toddlers. Ages 16 months–3 years.
Play & Explore
Thursdays, 11 AM • Bowman
Stories, movement, and creative play. Ages 18 months–3 years.
Baby Blocks
Fridays, 11 AM • Clarke
Playtime with blocks and hands-on fun. Ages 0–5.
Baby Playtime
Fridays, 11 AM • Bowman
Unstructured play with toys and manipulatives. Ages 0–18 months.
Dance Party
Fridays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Dance, sing, and meet the puppets. All ages.
Family Time
3rd & 4th Saturdays, 10:30 AM • Handley
Stories and songs for the whole family. Ages 0–6.
Airport Storytime
2nd Fridays, 11 AM • Winchester Regional Airport
Storytime, dancing, and plane watching. All ages.
Youth Programs
Games!
Chess at Bowman Library Saturdays, 10 AM • Bowman Chess enthusiasts come and play! Ages 6-adult.
Games Galore
4th Saturdays, 3 PM • Handley Explore new games each month and leave with a take-home kit packed with supplies and activities. Ages 6-11.
STEAM & Building
Family Build Time
May & Aug sessions, 11 AM • Bowman Build together using blocks, Duplos, and more.
KidSTEAM
4th Mondays, 11 AM • Handley Hands-on STEAM exploration with take-home kits. Ages 3–6.
Family STEAM Lab Tues/Wed, 11 AM • Handley Messy, sensory problem-solving fun. Ages 0–5.
Story Builders
3rd Saturdays, 3 PM • Handley Story + STEAM challenge combo. Ages 6–11.
Robotics Club
May 16 • July 18 • Aug 15, 1 PM • Bowman Coding and robotics challenges. Ages 10–17. Registration required.
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Nature & Outdoors
Nature Surprises
2nd Thursdays, 5 PM • Bowman
May 21, 5 PM • Clarke
Nature-themed crafts and learning. Ages 6–11. Registration required.
Food & Life Skills
Kid’s Kitchen
2nd Saturdays, 3 PM • Handley
Learn about food safety, preparation, and gain confidence in the kitchen.
Ages 6-11. Registration required.
DIY Ice Cream
July 29, 5:30 PM • Bowman
Make and enjoy your own ice cream. Registration required.
Parent & Caregiver Support
La Leche League Playdate
2nd Tuesdays, 11 AM • Handley
La Leche League
1st Fridays, 1 PM & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:30 AM • Bowman
Parent Literacy Workshop: Back to School
August 8, 11 AM • Handley
Movies
Movie Saturdays
1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 1 PM • Bowman
Family movies with snacks.
Arts, Crafts & Creativity
Kid Crafternoons
1st Saturdays, 3 PM • Handley
Artist-inspired crafts with take-home kits. Ages 6–11.
Five O’Clock Spot: Creation Station
1st Thursdays, 5 PM • Bowman
Learn a creative skill to take home. Ages 6–11.
Tween Squirt Gun Painting
July 15, 5 PM • Bowman
Create art with squirt guns (dress messy!). Ages 8–12. Registration required.
Junior Graphic Novel Club
4th Thursdays, 5 PM • Bowman
Create comics and explore storytelling. Ages 6–11.
Games & Fun
Chess Saturdays, 10 AM • Bowman
All skill levels welcome.
Games Galore
4th Saturdays, 3 PM • Handley
Try new games and build skills. Ages 6–11.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Mondays, 5 PM • Clarke
Bring your own cards or use ours and play with others. Ages 6–12.
Tween UNO Extravaganza
June 17, 5 PM • Bowman
Classic and wild UNO games. Ages 8–12. Registration required.
Boredom Busters
July 25, 11 AM • Bowman Fun activities to beat the boredom blues.
Tween and Teen Programs
Games, Gaming & Fandom
Game On
May 9 & 23 • June 6 & 20 • July 18
August 1, 15, & 29
1:30–3:30 PM • Handley
Video games, board games, crafts, and space to relax with friends. No registration required. Ages 12–18.
Teen Game Night
3rd Fridays (May, July, August), 5:30–8 PM • Bowman
Video games, board games, snacks, and time to unwind. Ages 12–18. Registration required.
Arts, Crafts & Creativity
Teen Arts & Craft Corner
1st Wednesdays, 1–2:30 PM • Bowman
Create, learn new skills, and hang out while making something fun. Ages 12–18. Registration required.
Teen Tabletop Gaming Guild
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6–7:30 PM • Bowman
Board games, card games, and friendly competition—bring your own or use ours. Ages 12–18.
Ooops, All Dungeons & Dragons
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 11 AM–1 PM • Bowman
Learn D&D or try a new class in one-shot sessions. Ages 12–18. Registration required. Limited to 6.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2nd Wednesdays, 5–7 PM • Clarke
Join a campaign and play with others. Ages 12–18. Registration required.
Teen Fandom
3rd Mondays, 5:30 PM • Bowman
Celebrate your favorite fandoms— anime, Marvel, gaming, and more. Ages 12–18.
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Adult Programs
Plant & Seed Swap
May 16, 11 AM-2 PM • Clarke
Special Events & Featured Programs
Swap seedlings, plants, seeds, and bulbs with others.
Pop, Rock & Ring (Live Music)
May 17, 2 PM • Bowman
Enjoy a lively handbell performance featuring classic rock, pop hits, and Latin favorites.
Books on Books: Friends Night
May 20, 6 PM • Handley
Celebrate all things books with refreshments, literary prizes, and a special author talk.
Page to Stage: The Colored Patriot
May 28, 6 PM • Handley
A powerful world debut uncovering the true story of Thomas Laws, an enslaved man who risked everything to deliver intelligence during the Civil War.
Arts, Crafts, & Creative Life
Adult Craft Creations
3rd Tuesdays, 6–7 PM • Bowman Hands-on craft projects in a relaxed setting.
Cyanotype Workshop
May 23, 12 PM • Handley
Learn this historic photo-printing process and create your own piece. Registration required.
Social, Games, & Community
After-Hours Game Night
2nd Fridays, 6–9 PM • Bowman Board games, cards, and social time.
Adult Trivia
May 12 & July 24, 6–8 PM • Bowman
Test your knowledge in a fun competition.
Local History & Archives
Among the Mountains: Hill Top House History Talk
June 6, 1:30 PM • Handley
Explore the history of Harpers Ferry’s iconic Hill Top House.
Archives After Hours: Macky-Dunbar Account Book
June 25, 5:30 PM • Handley
Uncover stories from Dr. Robert Macky and Dr. Robert Dunbar. Registration required.
Zine Workshop
Mystic Whispers from the Valley’s Vales (Author Talk)
June 27, 2 PM • Handley
Local authors discuss an anthology of speculative stories set in real Shenandoah Valley locations.
A Perfect Frenzy: Author Talk with Andrew Lawler
July 11, 2 PM • Handley
Explore a fresh perspective on the American Revolution and its lasting impact.
August 1, 2 PM • Handley
Create your own small-format publication.
Writer’s Group for Adults
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11 AM • Handley
Write, share, and receive feedback in a supportive group.
Adult Programs
Unearth a Story: Adult Highlights
Page to Stage: The Colored Patriot
May 28, 6 PM • Handley
A powerful world debut uncovering the true story of Thomas Laws, an enslaved man who risked everything during the Civil War.
Among the Mountains: Hill Top House History
Talk
June 6, 1:30 PM • Handley
Dig into the story of Harpers Ferry’s iconic Hill Top House.
Archives After Hours
June 25, 5:30 PM • Handley
Uncover stories hidden in the archival collections.
Family History & Genealogy Programs
Multiple dates • Handley & Bowman
Explore your roots through DNA, records, and research strategies.
Wellness & Life
Tai Chi Workshop: Brain Health
May 9, 1 PM • Bowman
Learn movements and techniques to support memory and focus.
Death Café
4th Thursdays, 10:30 AM • Bowman
Open, thoughtful conversations about life and death— cake included.
Mystic Whispers from the Valley’s Vales
June 27, 2 PM • Handley
Local authors share stories set in real Shenandoah Valley locations.
A Perfect Frenzy: Author Talk with Andrew Lawler
July 11, 2 PM • Handley
Explore a lesser-known side of the American Revolution and the forces that shaped it.
Movies for Adults: Jurassic Park
July 25, 2:30 PM • Handley
A big-screen classic—because dinosaurs count as history too.
Adventures Through Grief
4th Wednesdays, 5:30 PM • Handley
A creative, game-based support program for navigating grief. Ages 18–26. Registration required.
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Books & Discussion
Learning & Workshops
Virginia Works Job Fair
June 18 & August 20, 1–4 PM • Handley
May 21 & July 16 • Bowman
Meet employers, apply for jobs, and explore career opportunities.
Virginia Works Resume Workshop
June 18 & August 20, 1 PM • Handley
Build or refine your resume with expert guidance.
Introducing Virginia Writes
June 6, 11 AM • Handley
Learn how to create, publish, and share your own writing using free library tools.
Medicare Myths
May 26, 11 AM • Handley
Avoid costly mistakes with this informative Medicare presentation.
Family & Genealogy
Prospecting for Family History (Zoom)
May 13, 7 PM
Discover new sources for genealogical research. Registration required
Family History Hunters Series
2nd Thursdays, 10:30 AM, May–August • Bowman
Explore topics like DNA, ancestry, and breaking through research “brick walls.”
DAR Application Assistance
2nd Tuesdays, May-August, 10 AM • Handley
Get guidance on researching and applying to the DAR.
Lineage Society Assistance
June 18, 10:30 AM • Handley
Learn how to apply to lineage societies and document your family history.
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Handley Regional Library System
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Handley Regional Library System
CLARKE COUNTY
Clarke County Library
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Friday and Saturday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM Sunday: Closed
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives: (At Handley Library)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM Wednesday: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Closed daily for lunch: 12:30PM to 1:15PM