All branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Interested in reading about American history? Click here to start.
The library system is pleased to highlight the stats below for April. If you have any questions on these stats, or if you are reporter working on a story for the library and need access to other service or program data we might have, contact mswain@handleyregional.org.
Download the complete infographic here.
The library subscribes to many useful services and databases so you do not have to. But, we still have to learn what these services are for and how to use them. One of these very useful services is called Reference USA, which provides a database of U.S. and Canadian businesses. This database not only provides lists of new businesses and historical business but job postings as well. Below is screenshot of the “Dashboard” page that you will be directed to when you click on the link for Reference USA.
Memorial Day, a day to honor and mourn those who died serving in the Armed Forces, originated in the years following the Civil War, through it did not become a federal holiday until 1971. The Civil War caused more bloodshed than any other conflict in U.S. history, claiming the lives of about 500,000 soldiers. After the war, Americans began holding tributes to fallen soldiers every Spring. Memorial Day later expanded to honor those who lost their lives in other conflicts and wars.
Universal Class is a certified online learning service that provides continuing education courses free to all Library patrons. Students earn certificates and continuing education credits. The courses have lessons, assignments, activities, exams and assessments of your progress. The course selection is vast - there are more than 500 courses in the catalog and they include Alternative Medicine, Business, Do It Yourself, Crafts & Hobbies, Social Work, Pet & Animal Care, Career Training, Self Help, Web Development, General Education, Spiritual Development and Test Preparation.
Social distancing guidelines mean that our Conversation Partners program has had to be suspended for the time being. We're as disappointed by this as you are, but that doesn't mean you have to stop learning! As many of you already know, apps like Mango and Rocket Languages can help you practice virtually from home and some of our language learning books and audiobooks are available through Libby and the Blue Ridge Download Consortium.
We have several new virtual programs for adults on social media @handleyregional on Facebook coming up – all focused on helping adults using the Digital Library to enjoy movies, eBooks, audiobooks, and more. All programs are free and open to the public.
We have several new virtual programs for adults on social media @handleyregional on Facebook coming up – all focused on helping adults using the Digital Library to enjoy movies, eBooks, audiobooks, and more. All programs are free and open to the public.
We have several new virtual programs for kids and teens on social media @handleyregional on Facebook this week. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration may be required.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Monday 5/18 at 6PM: Teen Drawing Club on Discord. Join a teen led drawing tutorial and challenge with a weekly online showcase!
This week Ms. Donna is sharing her favorite dog books!
Tune in on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:00 AM where the puppets will join her for a LIVE Storytime event on the Handley Regional Library System's Facebook page.
Winchester, VA (May 14, 2020) – Handley Regional Library System is ready for patrons to return their borrowed items to the library starting Monday, May 18th. The outside book returns at Bowman Library, Handley Library, and Clarke County Library will be unlocked as the library system continues with several stages to open the physical library buildings to the public.
This is our third month in compliance with the stay at home order to halt the spread of Covid 19. We are comfortable in our home and we’ve been able to work and study from here. But it has not been an easy time. The “snow day” atmosphere that first surrounded my family has been replaced by health concerns and uncertainty. We’ve sought comfort in food, with a few cocktails thrown in for the adults. In fact, we’ve been consuming ice cream by the bucket, brownies, cookies and anything else that makes us feel better. Judging from posts I’ve seen on social media,
My lunch routine is to grab a couple of magazines before heading to the Library breakroom. My favorite pairing: Businessweek with People. And while I enjoy the leisurely flip through magazines, I’m like many of our patrons – format flexible. I go with what’s convenient in the moment. If I can’t get the print copy, I get the digital one available through the Library’s RB Digital service. In RB Digital, every issue is always available.
The count down to summer reading has begun!