www.handleyregional.org SUMMER 2024 Programming & Resource Guide
Connect. Entertain. Inform.
Teen Movie Night
Monday, May 6, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for a showing of Good Burger. Snacks provided. Ages 12+.
Books and Blooms
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 PM
Bowman Library
Plant a flower and take it home to enjoy watching the magic of nature. Ages 6+.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, May 17, 4:00 PM
Handley Library
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover. After stories and activities, say goodnight to your friend. Find out the next day what fun was had! Ages 1-8.
Tween Slime Party
Monday, May 20, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Experiment with slime! Ages 8-12.
*Registration required.
Bubble Dance Party
Tuesday, June 4, 11, & 18, July 2, 9, & 16, and August 6, 5:30 PM
Bowman Library
Enjoy music and as many bubbles as we can make! Weather permitting. All ages.
Adventure Begins at Your Library
Wednesdays June-July, 2:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us as our special guests share their adventures and skills with us! See calendar for details.
Tween Splatter Art
Monday, June 17, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Create your own Jackson Pollock inspired artwork! Ages 8-12. *Registration required.
Teen Splatter Art
Monday, June 24, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Create your own Jackson Pollock inspired artwork! Ages 12-18.
*Registration required.
Summer Trivia
Thursday, June 27, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Kids, Teens,
& Programs for All
Cosmic Adventures
*Registration Required*
Test your knowledge on a variety of topics! Ages 6-11.
Lego Building Competition
Saturday, June 29, 10:00 AM
Bowman Library
Test your Lego ability! Teams of two are randomly selected to compete.. Ages 6-11.
*Registration required.
DIY Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 23, 5:30 PM
Bowman Library
Let's make our own ice cream! All ages.
*Registration required.
Teen Hangout
Monday, August 19, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Join us for games, activities, snacks, and time with friends. Ages 12-18.
Snack Food Olympics
Friday, August 23, 6:00 PM
Handley Library
Celebrate an Olympic summer by competing for the gold in this food-based competition. Ages 10+.
*Registration required.
Tween Movie Night
Monday, August 26, 6:00 PM
Bowman Library
Watch a movie (Hugo) and hang out with friends. Light snacks provided. Ages 8-12.
Bead Bash
Thursday, August 29, 5:00 PM
Bowman Library
Create a kaleidoscope, bracelets, and butterflies. Or create your own! Ages 6+.
*Registration required.
*NEW*
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
Every 2nd Wednesday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Clarke County Library
A new adventure with friends! Space is limited. Register online! Ages 12-18.
Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Bowman Library
Cosmic Adventures LLC brings the planetarium to the library! 5 sessions will be offered to suit various ages.
2:00 PM: A Brief Tour of the Universe: Learn about stars and constellations, the moon’s phases, and some of the planets of the solar system. All ages.
3:00 PM: The Sky Tonight: We will focus on the current evening sky, including prominent constellations, moon phases, and visible planets. Ages 0 to 5.
4:15 PM: The Sky Tonight. We will focus on the current evening sky, including prominent constellations, moon phases, and visible planets. All ages.
5:00 PM: The Solar System: Take an epic journey through our place in space, providing close views of many objects in the solar system. Ages 8-11.
6:00 PM: A Brief Tour of the Universe: Teens can learn about stars and constellations, the moon phases, and some of the planets of the solar system. Ages 12-18.
www.handleyregional.org Kids, Teens, & Programs for All
Storytime!
Storytime at Clarke!
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Clarke County Library
Stories, fun, and new adventures for early readers and their families.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, 2:00 PM
Bowman Library
hear short stories, listen to music, dance around, and hang out with other toddlers. Ages 0-5
Baby STEAM Lab
Tuesdays in June, July, & August, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
Let your little one tinker and problem solve in this multisensory program. Ages 0-3.
Sounds and Stories
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10:30 AM, Handley Library
An early literacy program for active toddlers with music and movement. Ages 1-3.
We have more than 70 storytimes per month! Check our online calendar for the full list!
Robotics Club
3rd Fridays, 3:30 PM
Handley Library
Meet new robots in this codingfriendly club. Ages 6-11.
Storytime and Puppets
Every Wednesday & Saturday, 11:00 AM, Bowman Library Perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. (Ages 3 & up).
Spanish Storytime
3rd Saturdays, 10:30 AM
Handley Library
A school readiness program for all ages presented primarily in Spanish.
Adventure Together
4th Saturdays, 3:00 PM
Handley Library
Go on different STEAM adventures with the Smithsonian and your library. Ages 4-8.
*Registration required.
Building Bridges/ Construyendo Puentes
Wednesdays, June & July, 6:00 PM, Handley Library
An English as a second language conversation class for both kids and adults with Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area. All Ages.
Connect. Entertain. Inform. Genealogy & Adult Programs
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
www.handleyregional.org
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