In-person and Self-Guided Tours
Experience the History, Architecture, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Beautiful Handley Library
We have three tour options available for you during normal operating hours.
Self-Guided Tour at Handley Library
Learn all about the library's architecture and history at your own pace using our new virtual room-by-room tour app. Browse each room and learn about the glass floors and other surprises! You can access our self-guided tour on your cell phone or device by scanning the QR code in the rotunda or clicking here.
History/Architecture tours of Handley Library are now offered on the second Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM and every fourth Thursday at 2:00 PM. The 45-minute tours, led by volunteers and staff members, feature glass floors and the well beneath the stage, and other behind-the-scenes areas. Tours are free; no reservations are required. Meet on the Lower Level to begin your tour.
Tour Sneak Peek
Learn how to use your local library: Tours for schools, youth groups, and more. Based on library staff availability tours run during regular library hours and are about 20-30 minutes. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the library for times and availability.
Upcoming Library Tours
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet in the Rotunda.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet in the Rotunda.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet on the Lower Level.
Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library
The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors and peer down the well built into the stage. Meet in the Rotunda.