Starting Thursday, March 27, through Monday, March 31, the Handley Library parking lot will be closed for paving.
🔹 Book returns will not be accessible during this time.
🔹 Curbside pickup will be unavailable.
🔹 Please plan accordingly and return materials inside the library during open hours.
We appreciate your patience as we improve our parking lot! 📚🚗
(Will direct you to Libby). Access a vast collection of free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines on your mobile device using the Libby app or on your computer. With Libby, you can easily browse, borrow, and enjoy a diverse selection of titles from our digital library. Plus, you can personalize your reading experience with features like adjustable fonts, bookmarks, and variable playback speeds.
Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.
Continue your at-home early literacy learning through this family activity calendar with new suggestions every day for stories, songs, activities, and games! Esto también está disponible en Español.
Find It Virginia Kids provides a carefully selected collection of trusted databases, engaging online learning tools, and digital reading materials—including e-books and audiobooks—specially designed for Virginia's youngest readers. Discover resources like MasterFile and Read It! for fun and educational content.
Gale In Context: Elementary provides a safe, engaging space for children to explore their questions, develop research skills, and dive into topics of interest both in and outside the classroom. Teachers can also access a wide range of digital resources to enrich and support their instruction.
Hoopla is a library media streaming platform that lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your TV. Stream instantly with no wait times, or download titles to your phone or tablet for offline viewing. Popular titles are available as Flex titles—if you’ve reached your borrowing limit, simply return one to borrow another!
Infoplease is a comprehensive reference and learning site that combines an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and multiple almanacs, all packed with reliable facts and information.
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.
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Niche Academy is a digital literacy and skill-building resource offering easy-to-follow video tutorials on popular library tools and essential online skills. Learn how to use e-resources like Libby, hoopla, and more, along with helpful guides on social media, online safety, Microsoft Office, and other everyday digital tools. Perfect for building confidence in today's digital world!
NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource that covers both fiction and nonfiction. With its engaging and user-friendly interface, along with a wealth of exclusive content, NoveList K-8 Plus makes it easy to integrate reading across the curriculum and support young readers in their literary journeys.
ParentTV is a research-based database designed for parents of children from birth to adolescence. It features short video clips from experts covering a wide range of topics, including parenting styles, child development, wellbeing, and teen life skills. The content is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Cantonese, English, Hindi, Mandarin, and Spanish.
To access ParentTV, simply enter your library barcode number (2992500) from home or on-the-go!
Transparent Language Online offers an engaging and effective platform for language learners to enhance their vocabulary and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. With courses and supplemental resources available in over 110 languages, you can access Transparent Language Online anytime, anywhere, and on almost any device. For young learners, some languages even include a KidSpeak track to make learning fun and accessible!s.