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Have you ever thought about all the photos on your phone: photos of loved ones, silly moments that bring you joy, and milestones in your life?  Can you find the photo you want to show someone quickly?  Do you worry what could happen to those photos should the phone break?  Do you have a plan to preserve those photos for the future? 

Digital photography has made it so much easier to make memories, but also brings new challenges when it comes to organizing and preserving these digital images for future use.

Introducing myLIBRO: Your Library at Your Fingertips!

We are thrilled to introduce our new and improved app, myLIBRO, designed to make your library experience more convenient, accessible, and enjoyable than ever before. Whether you're an avid bookworm, a tech-savvy listener, or just love exploring the vast world of knowledge, myLIBRO has something for everyone. Let's take a closer look at the fantastic benefits of using myLIBRO:

Here are the top reasons why you should download myLIBRO today:

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on  books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  There is a great mix of fiction titles; there is literal

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  We are featuring some amazing fiction this time including fantasy, nov

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that take place at a summer camp!!!  It is that time of year that individuals set off for summer camps which focus on a variety of missions and goals and we have books that do the same exact thing meaning we can go to summer camp without even needing to leave our bedrooms. 

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that take place at a summer camp!!!  It is that time of year that individuals set off for summer camps which focus on a variety of missions and goals and we have books that do the same exact thing meaning we can go to summer camp without even needing to leave our bedrooms.  We ha

Handley Regional Library System is pleased to announce the upcoming "Rockin' the Library" event on June 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Handley Library. The event is a partnership with the Shenandoah University Children's Literature Conference and promises fun for the whole family.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet famous authors and illustrators, including Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Matthew Cordell, Edward Hemingway, and LeUyen Pham. A parade will feature the authors and also surprise book character friends will also take place in front of the library.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!!  To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel.

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!!  To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel.

A notable perk of parenting or grandparenting toddlers is the introduction to the existence of Sandra Boynton board books. To find board books such as hers that are both engaging for young children and entertaining for adults is no trivial thing. In fact, it is worthy of an ode, an ode to Sandra Boynton. Merriam- Webster includes this definition for ode: “something that shows respect for or celebrates the worth or influence of another.”  

African American genealogy research can be a challenge, especially before 1870 and emancipation. Have you hit a brick wall? This month's Family History Hunters program on June 8th at 12:30pm in the Benham Gallery at Handley Library will feature a presentation from Brenda Burton Nelson, who has broken through barriers and uncovered her and her husband's genealogy. She will present a case study about how she was able to break down brick walls and find her husband’s ancestors. 

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is is the fourth and final part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the past few weeks, we have worked our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we a

Our Teen book spotlight this week is the fourth and final part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the past few weeks, we have worked our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving o

The Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce the "Rally for Reading" kickoff event for the 2023 Summer Reading Program, with the theme "All Together Now." This year is special, as there will be unique celebrations at all three branches!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the third part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving

Our Teen book spotlight this week is the third part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to th

In honor of National Library Week, Handley Regional Library System announces a week-long celebration at its three branches: Bowman Library, Handley Library, and Clarke County Library. From April 23-29, the libraries will offer a variety of activities and events that highlight the importance of libraries in our communities.

Are you utilizing all that your library has to offer? The library has many services and resources to save you time and money. From printed books, magazines, and newspapers to 24/7 online access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, the library is your one-stop shop for information and entertainment!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the second part of a series we started in our last spotlight!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to the second part of the alpha

Our teen book spotlight this week is the second part of a series we started in our last spotlight!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to the second part of the alphabet with

Are you a high school student preparing to take the SAT® or ACT® test? Are you studying for an AP® Exam? There are free tutorials and practice tests available through the EBSCO LearningExpress Library® to help you get ready for test day. Access the EBSCO LearningExpress Library® database through our website: www.handleyregional.org/resources

Sign in with your library card number and PIN. Create an account to save your progress. 

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the first part of a series we are starting!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  To get us started, we are exploring books that start with an A through F giv

Our teen book spotlight this week is the first part of a series we are starting!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  To get us started, we are exploring books that start with an A through F giving us s

A library genealogy program is a great way to discover your family's history. These programs are free and offer access to historical records, census data, and other valuable resources that can help you trace your family tree. With a library genealogy program, you can uncover fascinating details about your ancestors and gain a deeper understanding of your family's story. So whether you're just starting out or have been researching your family tree for years, a Stewart Bell, J. Archives genealogy program is definitely worth exploring. Here are upcoming programs: 

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on  books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  There is a great mix of fiction titles; there is literal

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  We are featuring some amazing fiction this time including titles from

The Handley Library branch is excited to be partnering with Blue Ridge Hospice to provide a new tabletop roleplaying game-based grief support program, “Adventures Through Grief!” Tap into your creativity, build interpersonal skills, and learn to train your dragons as their Grief Counselors and Music Therapists take on the role of Game Master to guide you on the task of navigating life after losing a loved one.   

Did you know that more than 102 million people research their family history? You can be one of them! The questions often asked are where do I start, and how do I find what I need? 

Our Beginner Genealogy Workshops are for individuals who are just starting in their genealogy quest or who have started and need assistance. The workshops include a five-step process that covers the basics of ancestry research.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorite authors!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my all time favorite authors!!!

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Red and Pink Covers!!!  As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let us get into the spirit of this holiday by reading some books that feature the two primary colors of this day.  Since we are choosing these books based on their front covers, then we have an ama

Our Teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that have Red and Pink Covers!!!  As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let us get into the spirit of this holiday by reading some books that feature the two primary colors of this day.  Since we are choosing these books based on their front covers, then we have an amazing sel

How can music help you on your journey towards better health? The Handley Library branch has partnered with Cheryl Costello from Melodic Journeys to provide a Music and Wellness workshop series to explore the many ways individuals and groups can use music to achieve their health goals.  

Cheryl holds a board certification in music therapy, which means she has completed a credentialed specialized education program and obtained a certification from a national board recognized by the American Music Therapy Association. 

We have just started the new year and it is now time to start setting those goals and thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2023.

We have just started the new year and it is now time to start setting those goals and thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2023.  If you have a goal to read more books or even just to finish one, then this week’s teen book spotlight is perfect to help you jumpstart that mission.  Our teen book spotlight this week is

Yesterday as part of the archives continuing Family History Hunter programs, members were taken on a tour of the archives.  Lorna Loring, Archives Associate, gave a brief outline of what a person might expect if they were to visit an archive in whatever place the researcher decides to go to.  Even though each library, archives or historical society will have its own rules the basic focus will be the same.  This is to preserve history and make it available to the public in some way.  So the following remarks are highlights of Lorna's presentation. 

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is all about books that have All the Feels.  Taking inspiration from our 2023 Winter Reading Challenge theme, we are exploring books which will have you experiencing every emotion as you follow the main characters through th

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books that have All the Feels.  Taking inspiration from our 2023 Winter Reading Challenge theme, we are exploring books which will have you experiencing every emotion as you follow the main characters through their life

The Juvenile Biography section is one of my favorite places to browse in the library. I learn something new every time I leaf through a picture book biography. The vivid illustrations put me right into the time and the place where the action is happening. We have a wonderful selection of engaging and informative picture book biographies available to check out with your library card. 

Here are a few recommendations. Click on a title to find it in the catalog.

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on more amazing nonfiction titles!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about featuring some more amazing YA nonfiction titles!  It can be easy to think that nonfiction is boring but these titles are the complete opposite of that thought; we have everything from true crime to war history and biographies and you will not even realize you are reading nonfiction because the

Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is all about Historical Fiction!!!  Our titles this week are all historical fiction stories; this is one of my favorite genres because it provides an opportunity to read about times and events in history that many times we do not know much, if anything, about because they are not taught in typical s

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Historical Fiction!!!  Our titles this week are all historical fiction stories; this is one of my favorite genres because it provides an opportunity to read about times and events in history that many times we do not know much, if anything, about because they are not taught in typical school cl

Holiday time: it is a great time to be with family, friends or alone with your thoughts.  For most of us it is a hustle and bustle time of year and doing something “extra” might just put a person over the edge of sensibility!  So for me to suggest that this is a good time to do something involving genealogy might seem a little different.  In reality it is not, because holidays are the time in which people naturally gravitate towards remembrances.  So, if you are inclined, here are a few ideas that you might like:

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that that were published in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th birthday!  I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works.  Many have been adapted into movies we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2012 and some titles we are still talking about and recommending to others.  There is a mixture of stand alone titles as well as firsts in a s

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that were published in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th birthday!  I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works.  Many have been adapted into movies we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2012 and some titles we are still talking about and recommending to others.  There is a mixture of stand alone titles as well as firsts in a series to fant

Being a teen is tough, and sometimes you need help! Take a look at some of the following Young Adult Nonfiction topics and find books on the topics relevant to you. You can find YA Nonfiction in the Adult Nonfiction section.

Abusive Relationships.................................362.8                 

Alcohol..........................................362.292 & 613.81               

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have numbers in their titles!!!  There are times when titles need more than just words to describe what is happening and to catch your attention as you browse the shelves.

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have numbers in their titles!!!  There are times when titles need more than just words to describe what is happening and to catch your attention as you browse the shelves.