Programming & Resource Guide
www.handleyregional.org
2023
SUMMER
Connect. Entertain. Inform.
Books and Blooms
Saturday, May 13, 11:00 AM
Bowman Library
Hear stories and start growing some flowering plants.
Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, May 24, All Day
Bowman Library
Find your way around the library following the clues. Families, all ages.
Teen Pringles Taste Challenge
Monday, June 5, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
How many chips can you identify? Teens ages 12+.
Bubble Dance Party
Wednesdays, June 21, July 19 & August 9, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Dancing outside with bubbles. All ages.
Uno Tournament
Wednesday, June 28, 5 PM
Bowman Library
Join in the classic four-color card game where players lay cards which match the same color or number on the table.Ages 9-14.
DIY Ice Cream
Thursday, June 29, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Make this yummy treat at the library! All Ages.
Reptiles Alive with Scott Larsen
Tuesday, July 25, Bowman Library
All ages, 3:00 PM; Teens, 5:00 PM Come meet rescue reptiles through wildlife education.
“Wild Virginia” with Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
Tuesday, August 1, 11:00 AM
Handley Library
This program focuses on animals that live here in Virginia and interesting facts and stories about their lives. All Ages.
T(w)een Crafternoons
3rd Fridays, 2:00 PM Handley Library
Kids, Teens, & Programs for All
Take on learning a new artistic hobby each month this summer for tweens, teens, and everyone in between. Then take home a Grab-and-Go Kit. Ages 10+.
Spanish Storytime
Every Saturday in June, 10:30 AM Handley Library
An early literacy program for all ages that is presented primarily in Spanish. Perfect for families that speak Spanish or who want to learn the language. Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Citizen Scientists
2nd Saturdays, 2:00 PM Handley Library
Explore fun ways to help our environment, while making scientific discoveries. Then take home a Grab-andGo Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. All Ages.
Sounds and Stories
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Handley Library
Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Ages 16 months-3 years and their caregivers.
SUMMER CAMPS FOR ALL AGES!
Experience the library through learning, adventure, and play with these free workshops and camps for all ages at the Handley Library branch. Registration (and attendance) is required for the duration of the program. Check the website calendar to learn more!
Music Together Class: Ages 6 and under, every Saturday in June, 10:30 AM, Handley Library
Kid Gardeners Camp: Ages 6-11, June 13-15, 2:00 PM, Handley Library
Story Art Camp: Ages 12+, June 20-22, 2:00 PM, Handley Library
Come Together Jr. Camp: Ages 3-6, July 11-13, 10:30 AM, Handley Library
Come Together Camp: Ages 6-11, July 18-20, 2:00 PM, Handley Library
Improv Heroes: Monster Invasion Workshop: Ages 12+, July 29, 3:00 PM, Handley Library
Character Counts Camp: Ages 3-6, August 1-3, 10:30 AM, Handley Library
www.handleyregional.org Kids, Teens, & Programs for All
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Download the Beanstack App. Start reading and logging your books and time on the app. Earn virtual badges by logging your reading and completing activities. All participants receive a brag tag at different reading progress milestones. All readers receive free books and virtual raffle tickets throughout the program, too.
4. Visit HandleyRegionalLibrary.Beanstack.org or scan here!
Submit your tickets on the app for the prizes you hope to win. Good luck!
Adult Summer
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Beginning Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, May 13
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Meeting Room, Bowman Library
An introduction to starting your family history research. Registration required.
Preserving Your Family History Workshop
Saturday, June 24
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Benham Gallery, Handley Library
This workshop will cover the basics of preserving your family letters, personal papers, and photographs.
Adventures Through Grief
Every 4th Thursday of the month, 5:30 PM
Handley Library
Blue Ridge Hospice's new tabletop roleplaying game-based program will guide you on the task of navigating life after losing a loved one. Ages 1824. Registration required.
Scrabble Wednesdays
5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Bowman Library
Any level can come play Scrabble! Boards provided.
Genealogy & Adult Programs
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One Library Card. Three Locations.
BOWMAN LIBRARY
871 Tasker Road Stephens City, VA 22655
540.869.9000
Email: information@ handleyregional.org
CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY
101 Chalmers Court, Suite C Berryville, VA 22611
540.955.5144
Email: ccl@handleyregional.org
HANDLEY LIBRARY
100 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester, VA 22601 540.662.9041
Email: information@ handleyregional.org
HOURS FOR ALL BRANCHES: Mon. - Thurs.: 10 AM to 8 PM Fri. & Sat.: 10 AM to 5 PM
STEWART BELL JR. ARCHIVES ROOM (at Handley Library)
540.662.9041, ext. 17
Email: archives@handleyregional.org
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat.: 10 AM to 5 PM Wed.: 10 AM to 8 PM Closed daily for lunch: 12:30 to 1:15 PM
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