Kids Blog
Behind the Scenes: Storytime Breaks at Handley Library
During my time as a parent patron of storytime programs, I’ll admit; if I walked in to the children’s room, and it was playtime instead of storytime, I was disappointed. Who wouldn’t be? Likely it took a lot of effort to get yourself and your children out the door- maybe there were tantrums, blowouts, and last minute outfit changes. You ran a marathon this morning, and you want one of the rockstars who works in the Youth Services department to entertain you and your kids for 30 minutes!
Exciting News: Kanopy Just Got Even Better!
Are you ready for some thrilling updates? Handley Regional Library System has expanded our streaming video resource offerings, Kanopy, and there’s never been a better time to dive in!
What’s New?
Kanopy now offers access to over 30,000 new titles, including:
Rev Up Your Winter with the 2025 Winter Reading Program: Be a Reading Machine!
NOTE: Registration begins on December 28!
Winter is the perfect season to cozy up with a good book, and the Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce our 2025 Winter Reading Program: Be a Reading Machine! This engaging program runs from January 2 through January 31 and is open to readers of all ages.
Upcoming Events for Kids
Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.
It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.
Welcome to Play and Explore!
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Come play games, color, and hangout with friends!
Board games, coloring sheets and colored pencils, and LEGO bricks will be available, or bring your own activities!
Ages 6-11.
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.
Join us for an interactive dance and sing along program. Meet the puppets afterwards! All Ages.
Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge yourselves to become reading machines this winter. From Jan.
Chess at Bowman Library
Chess enthusiasts come and play!
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.
We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games.
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
It’s time to play! Join us for a variety of playtime activities each week as we take a Storytime Break.