Friends of Handley Regional Library,
a library support group, began in 1977 with informal groups of people who joined together to provide specific services for the Library. Friends volunteers staffed the children’s area and offered programs for young people and adults. In 1979 the Handley Library addition opened providing a large and wonderful Children’s Room with a full-time children’s librarian. The Friends continued to help in planning and producing a wide range of workshops and activities for children.