Try the Push Your Shelf Bingo Challenge for Adults (18 and up)!
Runs from March 1 to March 31.
The Push Your Shelf Bingo Challenge is a fun way for patrons to explore new and different books to read, such as a new genre or new author, books from other countries, or an entirely new library collection like magazines and documentaries. Plus, completing a challenge earns Book Bucks and a chance to win a mini iPad!
How do I play?
Keep track of all the great materials you have checked out from the Handley Regional Library System between March 1 and March 31 by writing the title in the matching square. Titles may be used only once per card, and only one entry per person.
How do I win?
BINGO: Complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line! Turn in your card and you’ll receive $5 in Bingo Book Bucks to be used at the Spring Book Sale. Plus, you will be entered into the drawing for an iPad mini
BLACKOUT: The first 30 people to complete all 25 squares will receive $15 in Book Bucks plus a gift.
How do I submit my card for the prize drawing?
Entries must be received by 5 PM on Saturday, April 1. Submit the front and back of your completed card (with either a bingo or blackout) in only one of the following ways:
- DROP OFF your card (or a copy) at any branch, OR
- Place card in an envelope in a BOOK DROP with ATTN: BINGO, OR
- EMAIL an image of the front and back of your card to bingo@handleyregional.org
Does it matter what format I read?
Nope. Physical materials and downloadable materials from our Digital Library can be used to complete the challenge.
What is the fine print?
- Only one entry per person. Titles may be used only once per card.
- Anyone aged 18 and up can play, but you must have an HRLS card in good standing to win.
- You are on your honor to read books before adding them to your Bingo card.
How can I get suggestions for my squares?
Five great ways to Find Your Next Read!
- To sign up for our genre-focused Next Reads newsletters, which includes subjects like Home and Garden, Mysteries, Romance, and Graphic Novel suggestions, click here:
- Get book suggestions directly from the latest NextReads newsletters, click here.
- Get ready to meet your (Book)Match! Looking for your next great read? Just answer a few simple questions below, and we will send you up to 3 title suggestions from the Handley Regional Library System collections. Click here to access the form.
- Novelist is a Fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotation, sections for Author Read-a-likes, What We're Reading, Book Discussion Guides, Book Talks, Annotated Book Lists, and more. Click here with your library card.
- STAFF: Library staff is ready to help. Ask at the Information Desk or email bingo@handleyregional.org for suggestions.
When Can I Spend My Book Bucks?
Book Bucks can be used at the next Used Book Sale at Bowman Library, which will be April 11 to April 15. There will be so many books and movies to choose from. Click here for all the info.
Complete a Square - Join the Friends!
Friends of Handley Regional Library System, a library support group, began in 1977 with informal groups of people who joined together to provide specific services for the library. Friends' volunteers staffed the children’s area and offer programs for young people and adults. In 1979 the Handley Library addition opened, providing a large and wonderful Children’s Room with a full-time children’s librarian. The Friends continued to help in planning and producing a wide range of workshops and activities for children.
Click here to join the Friends.
Today the Friends enrich all the services of the regional library system. The Friends organization serves an ever-expanding Handley Regional Library System, including Handley Library in Winchester, Bowman Library in Stephens City, and Clarke County Library in Berryville. Join the Friends in the following goals:
- to support the Handley Regional Library System and assist its staff
- to encourage reading and the use of the Library
- to attract community resources to support programming
- to involve the entire community in Library and Friends programs
