Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!! New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it. We are featuring some amazing fiction this time in
Handley Library will be hosting two different events on March 16th in collaboration with Old Town's Celtic Fest!
First, at 3:00 PM in the Robinson Auditorium, we have Irish dancers of all ages from Armstrong Irish Dance Academy coming to perform, in celebration of St. Patrick's day! Click here to see the event in our calendar.
This year Give Kids a Smile Day is February 2. What better way to put a smile on a kid's face than a hilarious book. Here is just a sample of the funny books you can find in our system that are sure to put a smile on their face and yours too. You can find even more humorous books for all ages HERE.
Did you know that you can stream or download lots of great Young Adult audiobooks for free on Hoopla with your library card?
Hoopla is a web and mobile library media streaming platform that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV.
Check out these titles and find many more on Hoopla!
(Summaries provided by Hoopla)
Searching for a job is like a job in and of itself. It is time-consuming, challenging, and – in this age of digital technology – can be quite complicated. But the Handley library is here to help. We have partnered with NW Works to bring one-on-one job seeker assistance to anyone who needs it – no registration, no library card required. Anyone can use this fantastic, free resource!
How many times a day do you have to tell your child to “focus”? I know as an adult, that I have to remind myself to focus on a menial task daily.
The Handley Regional Library System is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new, permanent StoryWalk® around the picturesque lake adjacent to Bowman Library. This exciting initiative was made possible through the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge, Winchester, and Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
Around the age of 3 ½ we start to see our child’s creativity and imagination bloom. Just like the snow we are (hopefully) seeing in our area right now, each child is unique and different from their siblings and peers. Your child has learned through curiosity and now they are utilizing some of their senses and that curiosity in a way that brings magic and imagination into the world –and with it comes the inevitable pushing of our boundaries.
We are constantly striving to enhance your library experience and are thrilled to introduce you to our latest gem – Kanopy, a premier video streaming service that is sure to elevate your entertainment journey. With just your library card, you can now unlock a world of quality, thoughtful content that spans movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos.
What is Kanopy?
10 Reasons Yoga is Good for Children and How the Library Can Help
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my favorite reads of 2023!!!
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my favorite reads of 2023!!!
Children have an innate curiosity in them starting in infancy. We, as caregivers and parents, often see this curiosity used through our children’s senses (taste, touch, etc.). But little do we think about how this curiosity is a basic building block that forms how our children are learning. This innate curiosity then leads to our children developing a sense of initiative, creativity, imagination, and –eventually– cognitive and behavioral self-regulation. The human brain and body are amazing things!
Teens, are you looking for your next great read or maybe stuck in a reading rut? If you happen to be in downtown Winchester doing holiday shopping this month stop by the Handley branch and check out our genre booklets. We have booklets for over a dozen genres. You'll find Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, Heroes, Romance, Sci-Fi, and many more.