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