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It is that time of year--it’s not just October but it is TeenTober!!!!  TeenTober is a month-long celebration and event that recognizes our amazing teens in the library because they are literally amazing.  This year, we are celebrating a little differently (just like everything else it seems) and we are featuring our teens’ reading recommendations, amazing skills and talents, and passions.  New features will premier each week both in the library and online so be sure to check back often.  

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

Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair this Week!

It’s National Fire Prevention week and we’re joining in on the call for safety with a shout out to firefighters and their amazing big trucks.  Go to the search bar above and type in the tag: #savetheday to find some thematic books to place on hold, such as, This is the Firefighter by Laura Goodwin, Firefighter Frank by Monica Wellington, I’m Brave by Kate McMullan,

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!!  Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material.  The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that are better than the movie and I encour

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!!  Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material.  The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that are better than the movie and

In these stressful times, we all could use a bit of comfort. What better way to treat yourself and stave off cabin fever than by getting lost in the world of a rich and comforting game? Although Stardew Valley is on our shelves as a Juvenile title due to its E10+ ESRB rating, and although it is a great game for the whole family, I would argue that it offers even more to adult players and should not be overlooked.

What is Zoom?

Have you Zoomed yet?  No, it’s not a car commercial, it is a popular platform for virtual meetings and events that has become very prevalent in the age of COVID 19.

As we head towards a full moon this week, type #moonlight magic into the search bar above to start your journey on a thematic week of moonlight magic!

If you have been to the Bowman Library in recent weeks you probably noticed a lot of earth moving equipment in the parking lot. Frederick County Parks and Recreation has been very busy constructing the new walking trail around Lakeside Lake and we are excited about it!

With it being Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are authored by Latino and Latina authors!!!  These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you like this one there are others you can read as well.  We have some

With it being Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are authored by Latino and Latina authors!!!  These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you like this one there are others you can read as well.  All of the titles fe

A photographic portrait of Betty Taylor Dandridge, daughter of U. S. President Zachary Taylor, is on its way to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. for an exhibit on first ladies. The photograph was taken in 1860. “Miss Betty,” as she was known, served as the White House's official hostess during her father’s presidency and later settled in Winchester, Virginia with her second husband.

Over the past year, filmmakers Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz have been working with Conservation Centers for Species Survival, the Endangered Wolf Center, US Fish and Wildlife and a host of other institutions all dedicated to saving America’s rarest mammal to create an educational film aimed at inspiring action to prevent this animal’s second extinction in the wild.

Tales of the Golden Age of Piracy Performance

In 1715, Angus “Quill” MacGregor, nephew of the infamous Highlander outlaw Rob Roy, sailed to the Caribbean to join the pirate rebellion fighting to place Catholic James Edward Stuart on the throne of Britain instead of the German-speaking Protestant George.

Joey Madia, actor, screenwriter, audio dramatist, playwright, novelist, and director will perform in-character as Angus with QA to follow.

Join the virtual conversation on Zoom presented by The Clarke County Library and The Clarke County Historical Association.

For some, Confederate monuments represent Southern history and heritage.  To others, these monuments symbolize implied and systemic racism.  Now that many of these monuments are being removed, the debates over their symbolism have increased. What do these monuments mean to you and to the community? Join us in this online conversation to share your thoughts on this question and listen to other perspectives on this topic.