Connect. Entertain. Inform. Youth Programs
Storytimes
Preschool Time
Mondays, 10:30 AM (November)
Handley Library
Building school readiness skills for preschoolers.
Ages 3-6.
Trit Trot (Baby Storytime)
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Building developmental skills for infants.
Ages 0-18 months.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:30 AM (November)
Handley Library
Building developmental skills for toddlers.
Ages 16 months–3 years.
Family Time
1st & 4th Saturdays, 10:30 AM (November)
Handley Library
Storytime for the entire family. Ages 0-6.
Chess
Chess at Bowman Library
Saturdays, 10 :00 AM
Bowman Library
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Ages 6-Adult.
ChessKid
Saturdays, September 14-November 16, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Bowman Library
Learn and play chess online. Ages 6+. *Registration required.
Baby Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM (November)
Handley Library
Building developmental skills for infants.
Ages 0–16 months.
Sounds and Stories
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Music and movement program for active toddlers.
Ages 16 months–3 years.
Play and Explore
Thursdays, 11 AM
Bowman Library
A morning of stories, play, curiosity and creativity.
Ages 18 months– 3 years.
Story Builders
2nd Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Listen to stories and complete a STEAM challenge. Ages 6-11.
Storytime at Clarke Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Clarke County Library
Stories, fun, and new adventures for early readers and families. Ages 0-5.
Tiny Tales
2nd Wednesdays, 10:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Storytime at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Garden House. Ages 0-6.
Storytime & Puppets
Wednesdays and Saturdays, November 2 – December 4, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Learn through singing, playing, and puppets. Ages 3+.
Spanish Storytime
3rd Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Spanish storytime for the family. Ages 0-6.
Youth Programs
Teens and Tweens
Board Gaming Guild
1st Mondays, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
An evening of board game fun. Ages 10+.
T(w)een Crafternoons
3rd Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
Handley Library
Monthly exploration of new artistic hobbies.
Ages 10+.
Teen Hangout
November 4 & December 27 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Bowman Library
A hangout just for teens. Ages 12+.
Tween Cookie Decorating
December 18, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Come decorate cookies and hang out with friends.
Ages 9-12.
Tween Program
November 20, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for some fall painting fun! Paint pumpkins and signs. Ages 9-12. *Registration Required.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
November 13th & December 11th, 5:00-7:00 PM
Clarke County Library
A night of Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 12-18. *Registration Required.
Lego Club
Frog Hoppers Party
November 9 & December 14, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Calling all frog hoppers who are participating in the library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Join us for a monthly celebration of how far our readers have read. All Ages. *Registration Required.
More Events
La Leche League
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Lactation support with La Leche League NSV.
Dance Party Fridays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Interactive sing and dance program. All Ages.
Family Film
3rd Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Handley Library
Family picnic and movie. Popcorn provided. All Ages.
Art in the Afternoons
4th Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Join Arte Libre VA teaching artists for an afternoon of art exploration. Ages 6+.
Saturdays, 11:00 AM @Handley Library All Ages. Mondays, 5:00 PM @Bowman Library Ages 6-11. Wednesdays, 4:00 PM @Clarke County Library Ages 6-11.
Get your brick on with this weekly building challenge! A great after-school activity.
Steam Labs
Family STEAM Lab
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Multisensory program based on a theme.
Ages 0-5.
KidSTEAM
4th Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Explore STEAM activities and take home a grab-and-go kit. Ages 3-6.
Holiday Fun
Dino Day
November 16, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Help us celebrate Dinovember with crafts, games, activities, stories, and snacks all about dinosaurs! All Ages.
Winter Wonderland
December 7, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
A Winter Wonderland at Bowman Library!
Ages 6-11.
DIY Snowflake Station
December 27, All Day
Bowman Library
Create your own snowflake to decorate the library! All ages.
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Adult Programs
Career Help
Virginia Works Job Fair
November 21, 1:00 PM
Handley Library
Join us for a Virginia Works Job Fair in the Lower Level!
Live Music
A Little Noon Music:
Jazz Standards with SU Students
November 8, 12:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join Shenandoah Conservatory students, led by Dr. Matthew Niess, as they explore Jazz Standards from the American songbook.
A Little Noon Music:
Christmas Concert with The Trombone Collective
December 5, 12:00 PM
Handley Library
Join the Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, directed by Dr. Matthew Niess, as they celebrate the holidays!
Sit & Stitch
Behind the Scenes Tour:
Handley Library
November 9 & December 14, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
A-behind-the scenes tour through all floors of the building.
Games for Adults
Scrabble Club
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bowman Library
A night of a familiar favorite, Scrabble.
Windsong Community Chorus
Holiday Concert
December 14, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
An a capella group comprised of fun-loving, energetic women will perform familiar and popular holiday songs to entertain all ages.
Christmas Tapestry with the Apple Valley Ringers
December 15, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join the Apple Valley Ringers for their annual holiday concert at Bowman Library!
*Registration Required.
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM @Clarke County Library
Tuesdays, 5:00 PM & Wednesdays, 10:30 AM @Handley Library
Fridays, 11:00 AM @ Bowman Library
Hooks and needles and fiber, oh my! Bring a work in progress or start a new project with other stitchers.
After-Hours Adult Game Night
2nd Fridays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bowman Library
Adult hangout with board games and cards.
Trivia Night
November 12, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Bowman Library
Trivia competition for teams of up to six people. Snacks provided.
*Registration Required.
Puzzle Tournament
November 2, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM & December 10, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Bowman Library
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament.
*Registration Required.
Adventures Through Grief
November 18 & December 16, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
A tabletop roleplaying game-based program to guide you through navigating life after losing a loved one. Ages 18-26. *Registration Required.
Adult Programs
Genealogy
Applying to Lineage Societies:
Get Help with your Application and Research
November 2, 10:30 AM & December 14, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Have you ever wanted to apply to a lineage society? Katherine Collins, MLISc, can help you with your questions, review applications, and assist with genealogical research issues.
Family History Hunters
November 14, 12:30 PM
Handley Library
Topic: Finding our Veteran Ancestors records. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, along with Archives volunteer Janet Daniels, the group meets monthly to discuss tips and strategies for researching family history.
Wellness
Medicare Enrollment Seminar
November 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Learn how Medicare works and about the enrollment process. *Registration Encouraged.
Free STI Testing with ARE
December 19, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Handley Library
Free discrete STI testing provided by Aids Response Effort of Winchester.
Book Club
3rd Thursdays, 11:00 AM
Clarke County Library
Join us at The Barns of Rose Hill next to Clarke County Library for our monthly book club! We will be discussing “Rabbit Cake” in November and “Other Birds” in December.
Special Events
C(h)at(GPT) Got Your Tongue?
November 12, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Brent Kendrick that explains and explores the possibilities of artificial intelligence.
Adult Craft Creations
November 19 & December 17 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Bowman Library
Adults making crafts together. *Registration Required.
Tai Chi for Joint Mobility
November 19, 10:30 AM
Bowman Library
Tai chi specifically geared toward increasing the flexibility in all of the joints of the body with various movements and self-massages. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water to drink.
