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:

Get ready to participate in How-To Fest 2026! 

Handley Library is inviting individuals, community organizations, and businesses to participate in our 2026 How-To Fest in September, where patrons come to learn a little about a lot. If you have knowledge to share or a cause to advocate for, this call is for you!

If you spend time on the Youth Services floor at the Handley branch, you have likely heard us talk about our Grow a Reader brand, and our new Read and Seed Activity Program. Handley’s Grow a Reader Initiative provides space to all families so that they can play, connect, and thrive as lifelong learners. The Activity Program aims to package our library’s collections, programs, and services with incentives for kids and caregivers as you complete the age/stage seed packets.