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Handley Regional Library System is thrilled to be celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the Mary Jane and James L. Bowman Library, which opened to the public on July 16, 2001. An anniversary celebration will be held on Saturday, July 17, at Bowman Library from 11 AM to 1 PM. The festivities will include a live, old-time music jam session, so community members are encouraged to bring an instrument and join the fun, or just come to enjoy the music.

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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We sat down with an amazing group of librarians and lovers of literacy to talk about our community-wide Adult Summer Reading Program, new books at the library, programs for adults, and reading recommendations.

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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 2^nd and 4^th 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. 

We sat down with Donna and Katie to learn about Youth Summer Reading 2021, prizes, how to register, and Info Please, a free online research tool for young learners!

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“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced May 17-22 at Bowman Library

The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System Used Book Sale is returning just in time for summer reading and modified for safety due to COVID-19.

The Friends of Handley Regional Library System will hold their annual meeting on May 19^th from 7:00PM-8:30PM online through Zoom.  The meeting is open to the public where the Friends will formally announce the slate of officers for the upcoming year where members of the Friends can vote during the session.  After voting, Dr. Karen Huff, from Shenandoah University, will give a presentation titled, Shenandoah University's Children's Literature Conference:  Continuing the Legacy of Nancy Larrick Crosby.

Handley Regional Library System Weekly Media Brief:  May 3 – May 8

Winchester, VA (May 3, 2021) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

Book Donation Drop at Bowman Library on May 8^th 9AM-12PM

Handley Regional Library System announces several activities for Star Wars Day:  May the 4^th be With You.  Kids ages 6-12 can pick-up activity kits at Bowman Library on May 4^th and Handley Library has activity kits available now. 

There is also a special, interactive virtual program on Tuesday, May 4^th at 4:30PM complete with Star Wars trivia, a snack and craft idea, and a chance to win a prize planned on Zoom.  Registration is required. 

Handley Regional Library System invites adults 18+ to spend Saturday night with library staff playing online tabletop games on Discord.  We will have a wide selection of games to choose from on BoardGameArena.com and both voice and text chat channels open throughout.

Handley Regional Library System Weekly Media Brief

April 19-April 24

Winchester, VA (April 19, 2021) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

Stewart Bell Jr. Archives to Showcase Apple Blossom Festival History

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Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

Third Thursday, Exploring the Outdoors:  Cycling – April 15^th at 6:30PM

Handley Regional Library System is joining libraries across the US to celebrate National Library Week April 4-10, 2021.  National Library Week 2021 is an observance sponsored by the American Library Association highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities.