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There is something magical about arriving on the children’s floor at Handley Library. As you enter the room, you will most likely see a smiling face (under the mask!) at the information desk. The librarians that work here love to see the wonder in children’s eyes and hear their laughter as they explore all the books and media that we have to offer. There are 3 Youth Services Assistants and 1 Children's Librarian, called a Youth Services Supervisor, here to help you find the right book, answer your questions, and present virtual programs.

HE’S AMAZING, HE’S WONDERFUL, YOU SHOULD READ HIS BOOKS, JUST TRUST ME…

We’re digging dinosaurs this week for our storytime theme and we have some dinoriffic books to share! You’ll find them when you type in the tag: #dinosaurfun into the search bar above. Look for books such as Stomp, Stomp! A Dino Romp by Bob Kolar, Dinosaur vs.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with suspense and thrills!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with thrills and suspense!!  These are the reads that are going to keep on the edge of your seat as you have no idea what is going to be on the next page.  You will find yourself holding your breath, eith

Reading Skills Get a Boost with New Wonderbooks - the Books that Read Out Loud – at Your Local Library

Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

October is TeenTober

We’re heading to the forest this week to find some fall animals friends. First stop, the library! 

This time of year is ripe with fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden, famers’ markets and farm stands. So delicious! You can save a taste of summer by making preserves or jellies, pickles, drying or freezing this summer’s bounty.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorites!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorites!!!

It is that time of year--it’s not just October but it is TeenTober!!!!  TeenTober is a month-long celebration and event that recognizes our amazing teens in the library because they are literally amazing.  This year, we are celebrating a little differently (just like everything else it seems) and we are featuring our teens’ reading recommendations, amazing skills and talents, and passions.  New features will premier each week both in the library and online so be sure to check back often.  

Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair this Week!

It’s National Fire Prevention week and we’re joining in on the call for safety with a shout out to firefighters and their amazing big trucks.  Go to the search bar above and type in the tag: #savetheday to find some thematic books to place on hold, such as, This is the Firefighter by Laura Goodwin, Firefighter Frank by Monica Wellington, I’m Brave by Kate McMullan,

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!!  Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material.  The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that are better than the movie and I encour