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Davis Hiking

Virtual Author Talk with Jennifer Pharr Davis, Critically Acclaimed Author and Record Setter for Fastest Hiker of Appalachian Trail

The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System present an engaging virtual author talk and QA with Jennifer Pharr Davis - a record setting hiker, National Geographic Adventurer, and writer of numerous books and articles for the New York Times, Outside, and Backpacker.

This session will be moderated by co-chair of the Warren County/Front Royal Appalachian Trail Community, Susan Tschirhart.

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Printme

Print from Anywhere and Pick it Up at the Library

We are excited to announce the availability of a remote printing service for the community called PrintME available at Bowman Library and Handley Library.   Users can upload their documents to the PrintME app, printme.com, or print@printme.com at home, on the go, or even at the library.  They will receive a confirmation code to take to the PrintME station at Bowman or Handley Libraries and pay with a credit card for a quick, contactless transaction when they pick-up their print job.

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Book Match

Personalized Book Match Service to Help the Community with Reading Recommendations

We are helping book lovers answer the age old question of “what to read next” with their new, personalized service called Book Match.  To use the free service, patrons simply answer a few quick questions on an online form on the library system’s website about preferred reading formats, a description of recently enjoyed books, genres/books you do not want to read, and more.  Library staff will receive an email and begin an in-depth search to compile a list of suggested reads within a few days and send the patron a personalized

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Update

Library Weekly Media Brief

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

“Expect the Unexpected” Used Book Sale Now-August 22 – Appointments Required

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Homeschool

Homeschooling Panel Sessions for Parents and Kids

Free Online Information Sessions for Parents Considering Homeschooling Options this Fall

With a panel of experienced homeschooling families, we will discuss numerous topics from identifying your child's learning style to understanding resources to enhance engagement at home. See how your local public library can support your homeschooling journey, too!

When

Wednesday, August 5th 1PM-3PM

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Media

Weekly Media Brief - 7/27

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

Signed John Lewis Materials & Available Books

We have several graphic novels featuring John Lewis, the March trilogy, available at Handley and Bowman Libraries. There is also a signed set in the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives.

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Used Books

“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced August 10-August 22 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 August 10-22 at Bowman Library.  This book sale has several new safety adjustments due to COVID-19.  Patrons will need to make an appointment to shop with a 1-hour time limit (following the library system’s adjusted public hours) by contacting Barbara Dickinson, Executive Director of the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, at 540.662.9041 ext.

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