Handley Regional Library System
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Youth Programs
Storytime Events
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.
Airport Storytime
2nd Fridays, 11:00 AM
Winchester Regional Airport
Hear a story, dance with friends, and go outside to see the planes. All ages.
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 for active toddlers.
Ages 16 months–3 years.
Play and Explore
Thursdays, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
A morning of stories, play, curiosity and creativity.
Ages 18 months–3 years.
Family Time
1st & 4th Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Storytime for the entire family.
Ages 0-6.
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 & 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, June 4-August 2, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Learn through singing, playing, and puppets. Ages 3+.
Music and Movement
Bubble Dance Party
Tuesdays, 5:00 PM
June 3-July 30
Bowman Library
Lots of bubbles and dancing. All ages.
Dance Party
Fridays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Interactive sing and dance program with puppets. All ages.
For Parents
La Leche League Playdate
2nd Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Lactation support with La Leche League NSV.
Youth Programs
For Foodies
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.
DIY Ice Cream
July 23, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Come make your own ice cream. All ages. *Registration required.
Chess
Chess at Bowman Library
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
Bowman Library
Chess enthusiasts come and play! Ages 6-adult.
ChessKid
Saturdays, 10:30 AM
May 3-August 1
Bowman Library
Learn and play chess online. Ages 6+. *Registration required.
Youth Summer Reading
Color Our World Your Way
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM
June 4-July 30
Bowman Library
Express yourself through color with a different program each week. All ages.
Summer Reading Program Finale
August 12, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Celebrate our reading accomplishments. All ages.
STEAM Labs
KidSTEAM
4th Mondays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Explore STEAM activities and take home a grab-and-go kit. Ages 3-6.
Story Builders
2nd Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Listen to stories and complete a STEAM challenge. Ages 6-11.
Family STEAM Lab
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 AM Handley Library Multisensory program based on a theme. Ages 0-5.
Book Clubs and Writing Groups
Better Human Book Club
1st Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Starting in July
Handley Library
Focus on books that help us grow as people. In partnership with MoveMentation.
Book Club Meet and Greet
May 7, 6:30 PM
Handley Library
Meet the other attendees of the Better Human Book Club!
Crafts for Adults
Adult Craft Creations
3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Adults making crafts together. *Registration required.
Music Events
A Little Noon Music
May 9, 12:00 PM
Bowman Library
Enjoy original and fan favorite bluegrass music by Red Henry and Friends.
My Heart Wants to Sing
July 12, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
Celebrate the timeless works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein in this concert.
Windsong Summer Concert
July 19, 2:00 PM
Handley Library
Whimsical songs of Winchester’s only female a cappella chorus.
A.M and P.M Book Club
3rd Thursdays, 11:00 AM
1st Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Clarke County Library
Join us for a discussion about the book for the month!
Tai Chi
Women’s Tai Chi Group
Select Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Bowman Library
Deepen your connection with yourself and other women through Qigong.
Writer’s Group for Adults
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Join us for an informal writer’s group for all levels of experience.
The Art of Stitching
4th Saturdays, 2:00 PM
Bowman Library
Stitching with artists and enthusiasts.
Tea and Tai Chi
2nd & 4th Fridays, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
Enjoy new blends of tea along with a supportive Qigong session from MoveMentation.
Book Making Workshop
July 12, 1:00 PM
Handley Library
Format, print, and bind your own books from collections of family stories, poems, and more! *Registration required.
