All branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Interested in reading about American history? Click here to start.
We reopened our buildings to the public with limited services and adjusted hours and building occupancy on July 8, 2020. The stats below represent community usage from July 8-11 at all three library locations – Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library.
The results are in and the library was busy - both with curbside pick-up and Digital Library usage - from the community!
Download the infographic here.
If you have questions, please contact the Public Relations Department at mswain@handleyregional.org.
This week, we'll focus on the Land of the Ocean Deep Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge.
This week, we'll focus on the Land of the Ocean Deep Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program.
If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture:
Magnolia grandiflora (also known as the Southern Magnolia) is the tree species growing outside of the Bowman Branch of the Handley Regional Library. Its large white flowers, which are blooming right now, have the most delightful aroma. I encourage you anytime you are passing by the library, to stop and smell the magnolia. We are fortunate that our magnolia has branches with blossoms that are low to the ground so we can enjoy this fabulous scent of summer.
This week, we'll focus on the Land of Myths and Magic Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge.
This week, we'll focus on the Land of Myths and Magic Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program.
If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture:
The Reading Room of the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives is reopen to researchers. For the safety of staff and researchers, and to protect our collections, we have had to make some changes to our procedures. Researchers will now need to make appointments to do research in the Archives. Currently, researchers are limited to a one hour research appointment per day. Research appointment times are as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS OUTDATED, LIBRARY BUILDINGS HAVE RESUMED FULL SERVICES
The library system's buildings are open with adjusted public hours following safety guidelines from the CDC, local health officials, and directives from Governor Ralph Northam.
Adjusted Public Access Hours for Library Buildings
This week, we'll focus on the Land of Sugar and Sweets Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you click on the tab for Activity Badges.
If you have an elementary, middle school, or teen reader who is logging minutes read, scroll until you see this picture:
This week, we'll focus on the Land of Sugar and Sweets Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you click on the tab for Activity Badges.
If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture:
Did you know that there are vast amounts of great music available to you through our Hoopla digital service? And even better, it’s all for free with a library card? When you download music, you get to listen to a whole album for seven days before it gets “returned”. Listed below are just some of the most popular albums in a few of the many categories. What is your favorite category of music to listen to? Do you always listen to the same music, or different music for different occasions?
What’s Popular Right now in Your Favorite Genre?
Running a business and advancing your career can be stressful enough - especially during these times. Our librarians and library staff are here to make it easy and help connect you with the right books and digital materials you need.
All over the world, Pride celebrations have been postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our own Winchester Pride has been postponed to October 24th (details here). If you’re anything like me, you’re thinking, “Well, I’m glad we’re being safe, but it’s disappointing having to miss our traditional celebration.” But one of my favorite things about the LGBT community is our ability to make the best of bad situations. With that in mind, here’s a couple of ways you can celebrate Pride from home.
I sat down (virtually) with Donna and Katie to talk about the exciting youth summer reading for kids and teens. We talked prizes, how to enroll, a few tools for parents and kids for fun and education during the summer, and more!
You can listen to the podcast on YouTube below or on SoundCloud here.