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Are you ready to read this week? We’re ready to hop back into reading all summer long, beginning with some Tails of Frogs and Polliwogs! 

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Tales of Summer Adventures!!!  The titles for this week are to help you get ready to kick off your summer adventures as well as to jump start our Summer Reading Program!  All of these stories take place during the summer months but each are unique in their adventures.  Some of o

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of Summer Adventures!!!  The titles for this week are to help you get ready to kick off your summer adventures as well as to jump start our Summer Reading Program!  All of these stories take place during the summer months but each are unique in their adventures.  Some of our chara

Our teen book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!!  There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes!  Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning that not

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!!  There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes!  Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning t

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!!  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals.  Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles, p

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!!  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals.  Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles, providing

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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. 

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is traveling around the world as we are featuring books set in other countries!!!  Books provide us with a way of visiting other places without having to leave our couches and comfy clothes and when it is done right, you feel as though you are right there with the characters; these books do just

Our teen book spotlight this week is traveling around the world as we are featuring books that are set in other countries!!!  Books provide us with a way of visiting other places without having to leave our couches and comfy clothes and when it is done right, you feel as though you are right there with the characters; these books do just

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

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 and nonfiction this time including titles fro