All branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Interested in reading about American history? Click here to start.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature siblings because you know family always leads to some crazy times and amazing memories! We have a great mix of realistic, fantasy, and even some classics that are just as good today as they were when they first came out; I love books that feature siblings because they can be featured in any genre.
Fall is right around the corner and the orchards will soon be ready for some apple picking!
When you think about public library offerings for patrons, material books are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Handley Regional Library System has a lesser known collection of unique DVD movies donated by partner Winchester Alamo Film Club that would satisfy even the greatest fan of cult, foreign, and independent films.
Handley Regional Library System announces today the release of their annual library usage stats from fiscal year of July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. Overall reports showed continued community usage despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The report reflects program and service usage at all 3 library locations – Handley Library, Bowman Library, and Clarke County Library. These stats, along with others, are reported annually by the library system for funding and analysis of additional initiatives.
Constitution Week (September 17-23) is an annual celebration of Americans’ liberties, freedoms, and rights as outlined by the Constitution of the United States.
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. This document established our government and laws in such a way as to build a philosophy of human rights and dignity into the structure of the government itself.
Maybe you have seen them too? Orange and black; flitting from flower to flower or gliding on the breeze, the Monarch Butterflies are beginning their annual migration. One of nature’s great mysteries, the Monarch Butterflies that migrate from the eastern U.S. and Canada have never visited their winter destination. They are several generations removed from the butterflies that over-wintered in pine forests located in the mountains of Mexico.
You can locate the perfect book for your reading ability in our library catalog.
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Library Card Sign-up Month continues and we have a really BIG theme this week for you to give your library card a workout.
Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA Football stories since it is the start of the NFL season!!! With a combination of fiction and nonfiction, these titles provide different aspects and perspectives of the game of football and what it takes to play the game. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on Middle Grade Football stories since it is the start of the NFL season!!! With a combination of fiction and nonfiction, these titles provide different aspects and perspectives of the game of football and what it takes to play the game. Also, many of these books are part of a series so if you enjoy one of them, you wi
Handley Regional Library System has announced a special initiative to their entire service area (Clarke and Frederick Counties and Winchester City) focused on providing students, parents/caregivers, and teachers back to school help with resources available from their local library.
The American Library Association (ALA) has compiled great resources for parents and caregivers to help children navigate these challenging times in a campaign called #LookToLibraries.
Click here to access a Media Mentorship’s Tip Sheet. Look to a children’s library professional for help finding excellent resources to help monitor children and digital devices and their content.
To connect with kids and teens virtually, the library staff at Handley Regional Library System announces a new series of online videos featuring book recommendations and activities for kids, teens, and families. The book spotlight videos premiere weekly on Mondays and are presented by library staff through an interactive format to develop and enhance core literacy and learning skills. The schedule is below with videos available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional and the
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month and we’re celebrating the super power of a library card by celebrating a Super Power Storytime Theme this week! So grab your library card, or get signed up for one today because we have some super great books to suggest and plenty of great activities to power your reading week.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all nonfiction! Nonfiction does not have to be boring and these books are going to prove it; they can be fun and exciting. The titles featured this week are just a few of the amazing nonfiction books we have here at the Library. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using th