Handley Regional Library System
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Youth Programs
Youth Programs (p3-5)
Storytimes, Music, and Movement
Movies, Games, & Crafts
Paws for Reading
For Parents and Caregivers
Teen Programs (p6)
Fun and Games
Learn About Life
Read and Write
Computers and Technology
Arts and Crafts
Adult Programs (p7-10)
History and Genealogy
Craft Events
Music Events
Job Help
Services (p11-14)
Library eResources for Students
eLibrary Resource Key
myLIBRO
Preschool Time
Mondays, 10:30 AM
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
Handley Library
Building developmental skills for toddlers.
Ages 16 months–3 years.
Family Time
3rd & 4th Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Storytime for the entire family. Ages 0-6.
Baby Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Building developmental skills for infants.
Ages 0-16 Months.
Sounds and Stories
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.
Storytime & Puppets
Wednesdays & Saturdays, September 10-December 6, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Learn through singing, playing, and puppets. Ages 3+.
Storytime at Clarke Tuesdays, 11:00 AM & Thursdays, 2:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Stories, fun, and new adventures for early readers and families.
Ages 0-5.
Tiny Tales
2nd Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:00 AM
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Storytime at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Garden House. Ages 0-6.
Baby Playtime
Fridays, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Building developmental skills for infants.
Ages 0-18 Months.
Family Film
3rd Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Handley Library
Family picnic and movie. Popcorn provided. All Ages.
Saturday Movies
Select Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Fun movies for the whole family. Refreshments provided. All Ages.
The Peanuts Movie
November 26, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Celebrate Charles Schulz’s birthday with a showing of The Peanuts Movie. All Ages.
Pokémon Game Night
Mondays, 5:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Get together and play the Pokémon card game. Ages 6-11.
Games Galore
4th Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Get your game on as we explore new games based on a monthly theme Ages 6-11.
Chess at Bowman Library
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
Bowman Library
Chess enthusiasts come and play! Ages 6-Adult.
Scholastic Chess Tournament
November 8, 10:00 AM
Bowman Library
All skills and abilities are welcome. Ages 5-17. *Registration required.
Creation Station
1st Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us as we get creative and learn, start, and take home crafting skills Ages 6-11. *Registration required.
Kid’s Kitchen
3rd Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Learn about food safety, preparation, and gain confidence in the kitchen. Ages 6-11. *Registration required.
Junior Graphic Novel Club
4th Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Learn how to make your own graphic novels with others. Ages 6-11.
Spooky Crafts
October 30, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Get in the spooky spirit with some crafting and snacks! All Ages.
ChessKid
Saturdays, 10:30 AM
September 13-November 1
Bowman Library
Learn and play chess online. Ages 6+. *Registration required.
KidSTEAM
4th Mondays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Explore STEAM activities and take home a grab-and-go kit. Ages 3-6.
Family STEAM Lab
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Multisensory program based on a theme. Ages 0-5.
Story Builders
2nd Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Listen to stories and complete a STEAM challenge. Ages 6-11.
Kid Crafternoons
1st Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Get your creativity flowing as we make crafts. Ages 6-11.
Cocoa & Crafts
December 13, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Make something fun while hanging out with friends and drinking cocoa. All Ages.
Dance Party
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Interactive sing and dance program with puppets.
All Ages.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebration
September 13, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday with our special program. All Ages.
Nature Surprises
2nd Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Learn with the NSV Master Gardener Association.
Ages 6-11. *Registration required.
Nature Surprises
3rd Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Learn with the NSV Master Gardener Association.
*Registration required.
Wonderful World of Bats
October 25, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Come and learn all about the exotic world of bats. Bring an extra t-shirt!
All Ages.
Dinosaur Day
November 1, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Help us kick-off Dinovember with activities all about dinosaurs.
All Ages.
Frog Hoppers Party
2nd Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Monthly celebration for 1KB4K participants! Prizes included. All Ages. *Registration required.
Star Wars Reads Day
October 4, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character!
All Ages.
Baby Blocks
Saturdays, 11:00 AM
Clarke County Library
Playtime for toddlers with large Duplo Blocks Ages Toddler.
Read and Seed
November 15, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Learn, play, and grow with your library!
All Ages.
La Leche League
2nd Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Lactation support with La Leche League NSV.
La Leche League
3rd Wednesdays, 11:30 AM
Bowman Library
Lactation support with La Leche League NSV.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Graduation
September 13, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Enjoy music, puppets, stories, and snacks for all!
Ages 0-6. *Registration Required.
Mitten Palooza
December 6, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Kick off the Winter season with a celebration of everything mittens!
All Ages.
Grow a Reader Playgroup
October 2-October 30, 9:30 AM
Handley Library
5- week interactive playgroup with development professionals. Ages 1-3. *Registration Required.
Lego Building Competition
December 13, 10:00 AM
Bowman Library
Build a kit as fast as you can! Ages 6-11. *Registration Required.
Teal Pumpkin Day
October 31, All Day
Handley Library
Bowman Library
Clarke County Library
Collect non-food items and treats that are safe for all trick-or-treaters.
All Ages.
Magic: The Gathering Tuesdays, 5:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Get together and play the strategic card game, Magic: the Gathering. Ages Teen.
Teen Game Night
3rd Fridays, 5:30 PM
Bowman Library
Hang out with other teens and play games, listen to music, and more. Ages 12-18. *Registration required.
School’s Out Teen Hangout
Select Mondays, 2:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for a Teen Hangout to relax and spend time with friends Ages 12+.
Robotics Club
3rd Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Rotate through different stations and learn how to build robots. Ages 10-18. *Registration required.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2nd Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
Clarke County Library
A night of Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 12-18. *Registration Required.
Tween Pokémon Card Trading September 17, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join your friends with an evening of Tween Pokémon Card Trading Time! Ages 8-12. *Registration required.
Magic: The Gathering 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Get together and play the strategic card game, Magic: the Gathering. Ages 12-18.
Tween Candy Bar Bingo
October 15 , 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Play some bingo and win some candy with our Candy Bar Bingo night. Ages 8-12. *Registration required.
Mugen Multiverse
3rd Mondays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Get together with other anime, manga, and video game-loving teens Ages 12+.
Teen Open Mic Night 4th Mondays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Bring your original songs, poems, or prose to share with other teens. Ages 12+. *Registration required.
Teen Arts & Crafts
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Get together with fellow teen arts and crafts lovers.
Ages 12-18. *Registration required.
Tween Perler Bead Party
November 19, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Show off your creativity and talent at our Perler Bead Party. All supplies will be provided.
Ages 8-12. *Registration required.
Tween DIY Ornaments
December 17, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Make and paint your own variety of ornaments.
Ages 8-12. *Registration required.
Family History Hunters
2nd Thursdays, 12:30 PM
Handley Library
This group meets monthly to discuss tips and strategies for researching family history.
Different focus each month.
Finding Your Story
September 23, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Dr. Brent Kendrick explores the art of memoir.
Archives After Hours
October 23, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
Join us to view some examples of ephemera from our collections..
*Registration Required. History and Genealogy
Behind the Scenes Tours at Handley Library
2nd Saturdays, 11:00 AM
4th Thursdays, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
A-behind-the scenes tour through all floors of the building.
How to Join the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution
Lineage Societies
September 27, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Find out about joing lineage societies.
History of the Fuller-Moore House
November 15, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Join us for this presentation exploring the history of the Fuller-Moore House.
Job Fairs
Virginia Works Job Fair
September 18 & November 20, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for a job fair in the meeting room.
Virginia Works Job Fair
October 16, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Handley Library
Join us for a job fair in the lower level.
Lineage Society Workshop
September 9 & October 14, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Get help applying to lineage societies with Katherine Collins, MLISc. Different focus each session.
Yellow Fever: Its Impact on American History
September 25, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Dr. Dianne Murphy will speak on the fascinating history of Yellow Fever.
Adult Craft Creations
3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Adults making crafts together.
*Registration required.
The Art of Stitching
4th Saturdays, 2:00 PM
Bowman Library
Embroidery stitching workshops with artists and enthusiasts.
Technology Help
Tech Tuesdays
October 7 & October 14, 10:30 AM
Bowman Library
Tech Team Solutions will be on hand to answer tech questions.
*Registration required
Classic Game Night
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Play well-known board and card games with other enthusiasts.
After-Hours Adult Game Night
2nd Fridays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Adult hangout with board games and cards.
4th Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
A game-based program navigating life after losing a loved one. Ages 18-26. *Registration Required.
Adult Trivia
September 9 & November 11, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Trivia competition for adults.
*Registration required
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
4th Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
Clarke County Library
A night of Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 18+. *Registration Required.
Puzzle Tournament
September 9, 6:00 PM & November 15, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament.
*Registration required
Better Human Book Club
1st Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Handley Library
Focus on books that help us grow as people. In partnership with MoveMentation
Supporting Veterans through Poetry
November 1, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
Veterans of the U.S. military can participate in poetry workshops.
Women’s Tai Chi Group
Select Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Bowman Library
“Young Washington” Author Talk
September 27, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
Join us for an author talk and book signing with Peter Stark.
“The First Ladies” Author Talk
November 8, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
Join us for an author talk and lecture with Andrew Och.
Deepen your connection with yourself and other women through Qigong.
Advance Care Planning
September 30, 10:30 AM
Bowman Library
Plan future health care decisions with documentation for your wishes and values.
Tea and Tai Chi
2nd & 4th Fridays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Enjoy new blends of tea along with a supportive Qingong session from MoveMentation.
Men’s Health Workshop
October 25, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join Dr. Lyle Wilson for an insightful workshop focused on men’s health.
Death Cafe
September 25, October 23, December 18, 10:30 AM
Bowman Library
Discuss death-related topics with others. Food and drink provided.
Releasing Grief
November 22, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for a Grief Release Workshop designed to support emotional release and inner balance.
Handley Library After Hours
September 27, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
Friends members can enjoy a wine tasting, silent auction, and a meet and greet with author Peter Stark. *RSVP required.
CLARKE COUNTY
Clarke County Library
101 Chalmers Ct, Suite C, Berryvillle, VA 22611
(540) 955-5144
FREDERICK COUNTY
Bowman Library
871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-9000
WINCHESTER
Handley Library
100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 662-9041
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