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LAND OF THE FUTURE FOR MIDDLE GRADES AND TEENS

It's here! The final week of Summer Reading and we're dreaming of wonderful things in the Land of the Future! 

In our final week of summer reading, we'll focus on the Land of the Future Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. There are only days left in the challenge, but you can still jump in and do a few activities, read and earn some tickets. Links are at the bottom of this post to show you how.

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LAND OF Rhythm and Rhyme FOR MIDDLE GRADES AND TEENS

It would be a crime to miss the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme! 

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme  Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

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Land of Merry Unbirthdays for Middle Grades and Teens

Celebrate a few of your 365 Unbirthdays this week! (It's a leap year, so you get one more!)

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Merry Unbirthdays Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

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Land of the Ocean Deep for Middle Grades and Teens

We have an ocean of books this week! Enter the Land of the Ocean Deep this week for your summer reading!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of the Ocean Deep Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

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Land of Myths and Magic for Middle Grades and Teens

If you love mythology and magic, this is the place for you! Enter the Land of Myths and Magic this week for your summer reading!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Myths and Magic Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

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Land of Sugar and Sweets for Middle Grades and Teens!

When it comes to treats nothing beats, the wonderful Land of Sugar and Sweets!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Sugar and Sweets Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you click on the tab for Activity Badges. 

If you have an elementary, middle school, or teen reader who is logging minutes read, scroll until you see this picture:

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Land of Heroes for Middle Grades and Teens

For youth logging their minutes in our summer challenge, welcome to another exciting week in our Youth Summer Reading! 

The Land of Heroes for Elementary, Tweens, and Teens

First, here are the basics if you're new to our summer reading.

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Social Justice Education Reads for Grades K-12

If you and your family are wanting to read more diverse books with a central theme around Social Justice Education, then look no further than your local public library! We've compiled a list of books for Elementary, Middle School, and High School readers. You can find these books in our library catalog here and/or in our digital library in Hoopla here. All you need is a library card!

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Beanstack Tutorials

Welcome to the Handley Regional Library System Beanstack Tutorial! We hope the following videos will answer any questions you may have for Beanstack, from signing up, to logging and using tickets, to earn prizes. If you still have trouble after looking through these tutorials, please drop us an email at beanstack@handleyregional.org and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. 

Welcome

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It's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month!!  The Handley Regional Library Youth Services Department is celebrating this month by sharing a list of titles that are either written by an individual or featuring a character of Asian Pacific American Heritage.  More titles and authors can be found by searching the library catalog using the search term #youthasianpacific. 

 

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