All branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Interested in reading about American history? Click here to start.
Our teen book spotlight this week is on some amazing YA nonfiction titles! Nonfiction does not have to be boring and these books are going to prove it; there is something out there for everyone. Many of the titles featured this week are some of my personal favorites and I cannot recommend them enough!! These books and more can be found by searching the cata
September 2 marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. On that day in 1945, known as V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day), the Japanese boarded the USS Missouri and signed formal surrender documents, finally bringing peace to a world that had seen far too much suffering. The American General MacArthur, serving as Master of Ceremonies, spoke these powerful words before the signing:
Today, milkweed plants are often cultivated by nature lovers seeking to attract monarch butterflies. But in World War II, these native wildflowers were sought out for an entirely different reason. Milkweed pods contain silky floss that is both waterproof and buoyant, making it ideal filler for the life preservers relied upon by American sailors and airmen.
We want you to know that Handley Regional Library System is HERE for you this Back to School season. Whether your child is homeschooling or attending public or private school and even college, we can help. Are you an educator wanting to make the most of the digital content you are sharing with your students? Are you a caregiver that is new to assisting with at-home instruction? Or, are you a student that is anxious about this new school year? Our librarians have compiled the best library resources to support your Back to School journey.
Handley Regional Library System announces today the improvement of their mobile hotspot checkout program by switching fully to T-Mobile with devices available at all 3 library locations. Borrowers now have unlimited data and better internet connection, especially in more remote areas in Frederick and Clarke Counties. Currently, 39 devices are available for up to 1 week to one household/cardholder at a time due to high demand.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Handley Regional Library System joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind the communities they serve about the critical importance of libraries and having a library card. This year, the library system is focusing on highlighting services that support students and families learning at home due to COVID-19, along with several community initiatives including resources for career and business, the 24/7 Digital Library, virtual programs for all ages, and at-home entertainment options – all free with
Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Free Online Back to School Concert for Kids
Mr. Jon & Friends makes music for kids and their families that inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. September 4, 2020, 2PM-3PM. This is free and open to the public on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional
Service Spotlight: Series and Read-A-Likes in the Library Catalog
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that take place during or are about World War II. Historical fiction is so awesome because it takes us back in time and places us in other viewpoints, helping us learn more about events and people. These books
Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA books about World War II (some fiction and nonfiction)! There are so many to choose from and it is amazing to read about the various events (ones that are well known and others not so much) through different viewpoints.
This blog is about another nifty feature in the library catalog that you may not have found yet. I will use two books as an example. The first book “The Sherlockian” is a historical mystery with parallel narratives. When I type the name in the search bar for the library and then click on the title, I see the page below. Notice the link on the left titled “Series & read-a-likes”.
Mr. Jon & Friends makes music for kids and their families that inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. Handley Regional Library System is bringing this virtual program on Facebook LIVE to the community as part of their virtual programs for kids and families.
When:
September 4, 2020, 2PM-3PM. This is free and open to the public on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional
About:
The library system has released the community usage report for July outlining specific stats from usage of library services, products, and virtual programs.
For questions, or more information, contact the public relations department at mswain@handleyregional.org.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on new books, because let’s be honest--there is just something about a new book smell! The titles featured in this week’s book talk (and listed below) are titles that are new to us at the Handley Regional Library System over
Our teen book spotlight this week is on more new YA books, because let’s be honest--there is just something awesome about being the first one to read a new book! The titles featured in this week’s book talk (and listed below) are titles that are new to us at the Handley
The Handley Library first opened its doors in a formal ceremony 107 years ago on August 21, 1913. The invitation sent out for the event states that “the exercises will be held in the lecture hall of the Library at eight o’clock p.m. and immediately thereafter the reading rooms and books will be open to inspection.”