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Middle Grade Tales Into Movies Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Tales Into Movies!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Tales Into Movies!!  We are taking a look at some books that were the inspiration for various movies and TV shows that have been made either recently or in the past and you may not have even known that they were from a book!  There are some people who love to read the book first and

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Teen Tales Into Movies Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales Into Movies!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales Into Movies!!  We are taking a look at some books that were the inspiration for various movies and TV shows that have been made either recently or in the past and you may not have even known that they were from a book!  There are some people who love to read the book first and then see

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Exploring the Library Summer

New Virtual Exploring the Library Adult Summer Reading Series

In conjunction with the 2021 Adult Summer Reading Program, library staff held a series of virtual workshops about Exploring the Library to help patrons best utilize the library and its resources. 

Programs in this series focused on Library platforms that provide digital content to our patrons including eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, Music, Comics, and streaming video. The three platforms explored were Libby (for iOS and Android, Hoopla, and Amazon Kindle).

Below is a list of the workshops with a link to the video recordings of each.

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Middle Grade Summer Adventures Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Tales of Summer Adventures!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Tales of Summer Adventures!!!  The titles for this week are to help you get ready to kick off your summer adventures as well as to jump start our Summer Reading Program!  All of these stories take place during the summer months but each are unique in their adventures.  Some of o

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YA Tales of Summer Adventure Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales of Summer Adventures!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of Summer Adventures!!!  The titles for this week are to help you get ready to kick off your summer adventures as well as to jump start our Summer Reading Program!  All of these stories take place during the summer months but each are unique in their adventures.  Some of our chara

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Teen Mysteries Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Mysteries!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!!  There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes!  Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning that not

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Middle Grade Mysteries Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Mysteries!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!!  There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes!  Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning t

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Teen AAPI Authors Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Asian American & Pacific Islander Authors!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!!  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals.  Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles, providing

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NW Works Job Search Flyer

One-on-One Job Seeker Assistance Offered by NW Works at Handley Library

Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce a program where individuals can get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library.  Held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11AM-12PM, the public can meet with a representative from NW Works for help searching for a job, filling out an application, making a resume, and other job search related tasks. 

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Middle Grade Around the World Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Around the World!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is traveling around the world as we are featuring books set in other countries!!!  Books provide us with a way of visiting other places without having to leave our couches and comfy clothes and when it is done right, you feel as though you are right there with the characters; these books do just

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YA Around the World Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Around the World!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is traveling around the world as we are featuring books that are set in other countries!!!  Books provide us with a way of visiting other places without having to leave our couches and comfy clothes and when it is done right, you feel as though you are right there with the characters; these books do just

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