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Handley Regional Library System Grows Wonderbook Collection Thanks to the American Woodmark Foundation

We are expanding out popular Wonderbook collection for patrons at all 3 library locations – Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library.  A Wonderbook is a print book with a built-in audiobook player where kids can listen to the story as they read along.  The additional books are made possible through a grant from the American Woodmark Foundation to the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, the official non-profit 501c3 for the library system that helps support programs, services, and specific funding initiatives.  39 more books will be added with pop

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Friends

“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced April 12-17 at Bowman Library

Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System are excited to announce the “Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale running April 12-17 at Bowman Library.  This book sale has several new safety adjustments due to COVID-19.  Twenty shoppers will be allowed to access the sale at a time and will need to make an appointment to shop with a 1-hour time limit (following the library system’s adjusted public hours) by emailing friends@handleyregional.org

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Website Search

New Online Search Improves Access to Digital and Physical Materials

Handley Regional Library System has launched a new service enhancement on the library website search bar that improves access to library resources – from items in their traditional library catalog to digital content ranging from eBooks, movies, journals, databases, and more.  The improved technology acts as a powerful search engine, connecting patrons to all the library system’s materials, content, and resources through a single search.  Prior to this new technology, known in the industry as a “Discovery”, patrons had to search many locations, databases, and resources for more inf

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Podcast

New Library Out Loud! Podcast: 3rd Thursday Hiking

We have a new episode on our podcast, Library Out Loud!

In this episode of Library Out Loud!, we sat down the host of our popular outdoor hiking series Third Thursday, Susan Tschirhart.  We talked about the next program on climbing, respecting the outdoors, reading recommendations on hiking topics, and more!

Many Ways to Listen

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Finance

Financial Literacy Workshop – Budgeting for Success

Handley Regional Library System is hosting a new financial literacy program where attendees can expect to set SMART financial goals, learn effective financial habits, and create a budget to meet and exceed those set goals.  This is sponsored by the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System.  Registration is required. 

This will be presented by Mary Butler, an educator and trainer who has a master's degree in Counseling and College Student Personnel from Shippensburg University in PA.

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Infographic

Winter Reading Recap

Community Winter Reading Challenge for Kids and Teens Sees Positive Results

The program ran in January and featured a mix of virtual programs and reading incentives designed to connect literacy to entertainment. 

Reading Program Results

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Digital

3-Part Virtual Series: Exploring the Library

We held a special series designed to educate the public on different ways to use library services in March  titled Exploring the Library.  These virtual sessions offered through Zoom were ideal for new, prospective, and current users of all library system locations – Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library. 

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Clean Air Technology and Purification Available at All 3 Library Locations

Handley Regional Library System has taken several safety measures following guidelines established by the CDC, local health officials, and library-specific protocols regarding the use of materials, services, and building access to keep the staff and community safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library – in coordination with the efforts from their localities – have installed clean air technology to help neutralize and purify air inside the buildings, reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other harmful viruses. 

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