Blog Entries
Job Searches Using Reference USA (Part I)
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.
May 25: Memorial Day and the First Battle of Winchester
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.
How I Learned to Frost a Cake and Create a Stock Portfolio
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.
Learn a New Language with Hoopla!
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.
Digital Library Workshops for Adults to Focus on Streaming Movies, Music, eBooks, and Audiobooks
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.
Digital Library Workshops for Adults to Focus on Streaming Movies, Music, eBooks, and Audiobooks
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.
Virtual Programs for Kids & Teens
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!
Ms. Donna's Favorite Dog Books!
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.
Outside Book Returns to Open May 18th at all Handley Regional Library System Locations
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.
GOOD EATS AND HEALTHY MEALS DURING COVID CRISIS WITH OUR DIGITAL COLLECTION
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,
Features I love in RB Digital for eMagazines
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.
(Her)story: Businesswomen of Winchester
Winchester has certainly been home to many remarkable people, including many women over the decades who owned and operated their own businesses. Several in particular stand out for the unique ways they showed strength in their careers as businesswomen.
Virtual Book Talk - The Midwife of Hope River and Author Patricia Harman
We are excited to announce the next virtual book talk with author Patricia Harman on May 16th at 2PM on Facebook Live @handleyregional. Add to your calendar here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, Harman will speak on The Midwife of Hope River, her novel about a midwife working in rural poverty during the Depression relying on her gift: the chance to escort mothers through the challenges of childbirth.