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How to Grow Your Reader at Your Library

The Grow a Reader Initiative at the Handley Library branch provides space to all families so that they can play, connect, and thrive as lifelong learners. 

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Parent Hacks

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Beginning Readers

eLibrary Resources

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Just For Kids

Just for Kids by Infobase is a fun and educational video streaming service that kids of all ages can enjoy! It’s packed with engaging content that’s both entertaining and suitable for young viewers.

If you're asked for a username and password, use:

  • Username: handleyPL
  • Password: digital
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Day By Day

Continue your at-home early literacy learning through this  family activity calendar with new suggestions every day for stories, songs, activities, and games! Esto tambiĂ©n está disponible en Español.

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ParentTV

ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos to support the parenting and care of children from birth to teens.

If you're interested in a more interactive experience, we recommend you check out our one-off courses and bootcamps!

Upcoming Events For Children & Families

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Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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¡Cuenta Cuentos!

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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Lego Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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Paws for Reading

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
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Preschool Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
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Grow a Reader Playgroup

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library
Registration Required
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Baby Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
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Sounds and Stories Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
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Toddler Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
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Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
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Kid's Blog

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Scavenger Hunts!

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Sophie Garner
If you've been to the 2nd Floor of Handley Library recently, you may have noticed our new Scavenger Hunts! Every month, there will be a new themed scavenger hunt for you and your littles to find. Keep reading to find out how to participate and what you might win!
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Why does Handley Library take a Storytime break?

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This is the big question that I know many of you have 3 times a year when suddenly, you’ve arrived for Storytime at the Handley Branch and you find that there is a playtime instead! Many of you may already know the answer, but we wanted to tell you a little bit more about our Storytime breaks, and how we will be aligning them to the Family Place Library accreditation we earned this year! 

     There are two big reasons that we go on a Storytime break:

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