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Teen Book Spotlight--Black & African American Authors!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are written by Black and African American authors!!  As we celebrate and participate in Black History Month, which is the whole month of February, we are going to explore a variety of titles that are written by some amazing and talented authors.  While many this week are realistic titles, with some of them

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Middle Grade Black Authors Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Black & African American Authors!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are written by Black and African American authors!!  As we celebrate and participate in Black History Month, which is the whole month of February, we are going to explore a variety of titles that are written by some amazing and talented authors.  While many this week are realistic titles, with some

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Browse What's New

Browse our virtual shelf from over 15 different genres to find your next great read!  These are some of the latest released, hottest authors, current events, and relevant stories all curated in one spot.  You can receive these reading recommendations through email too by signing up here.  Our virtual shelves are updated constantly, so check back often!

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Introducing the Graphic Novel Book Club!

Are you familiar with our adult graphic novel collection? Graphic novels are not just for children or teens. Whether you enjoy fiction, nonfiction, biographies or memoirs, these novels are a format that encompasses all genres and has something for everyone. It is one reason why I enjoy them, since the combination of text and artwork adds variety and something different to my reading list. In between the regular novels I read, it’s great to squeeze in a graphic novel, especially while I’m waiting for my next eBook hold to come in through our Libby app.

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Catch a Groundhog Storytime!

Are you ready to read this week? We’re getting ready for our Groundhog Day celebration. We’re hoping to catch that groundhog in the act! 

We’re planning a big celebration on YouTube and Facebook this week on February 2nd at 11:00 am, so be sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss it! 

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Middle Grade Award Winners Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Award Winners!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are an award winner!!!  This past week the ALA Youth Media Awards were held which is basically the Oscars for books!  Held every year at the end of January, books win a variety of awards that range from the best book of the year to the best book with an exceptional portrayal of the Latino experience

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Teen Award Winners Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Award Winners!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are an award winner!!!  This past week the ALA Youth Media Awards were held which is basically the Oscars for books!  Held every year at the end of January, books win a variety of awards that range from the best book of the year to the best debut novel by a debut author; there is even an award given to the

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Middle Grade Stand Alone Fantasy Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Stand Alone Fantasy!!!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are stand alone fantasy titles!  Let’s get real here for a second--there is something to be said when you find an amazing series that you just cannot put down, but not everyone has time for a series or sometimes you just want a book that has a beginning, middle, and end all w

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YA Stand Alone Fantasy Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Stand Alone Fantasy!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are stand alone fantasy titles!  Let’s get real here for a second--there is something to be said when you find an amazing series that you just cannot put down, but not everyone has time for a series or sometimes you just want a book that has a beginning, middle, and end all within a f

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Database Spotlight: "Gale in Context- Elementary"

It's a New Year, and a perfectly good new time to learn about the Handley Regional Library System Digital Library! We are kicking off 2021 with a monthly series called "Database Spotlights" where we will highlight one of our databases, specifically focusing on youth and families. Do you want support when it comes to Homework Help? Are you looking to build your research skills? Let us share the wonders of our Digital Library with you and your family! Learn about some of our online databases that you can access for free with your library card. 

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