It's Showtime for Me!
You're learning how important you are,
How important each person you see can be.
Discovering each one's specialty,
Is the most important learning.
~Mister Rogers from the song, "I'm Proud of You"
You're learning how important you are,
How important each person you see can be.
Discovering each one's specialty,
Is the most important learning.
~Mister Rogers from the song, "I'm Proud of You"
Our special presenters continue with Wildlife Ambassadors! The show is on July 3rd at 10:30AM and is free and open to the public. The ambassadors help audiences get up close and personal with amazing animals from around the world and learn about their habitats. The animals in the program are non-releasable wildlife, unwanted pets, and captive bred educational animals.
In fact, it shouldn't.
Children who don't read during the summer can lose up to two months of learning by the time they return to school in the fall, according to the iREAD Reading Program. This loss is referred to as the "summer slide."
Welcome Middle and High School writers. Let's Camp-Out at the Library!
We celebrate July as Writing Month at Bowman Library by setting up camp, getting out the composition supplies and writing. It is a time to relax and write our best stuff yet. Short stories, novels, poems, comic strips are all welcome as we sit around camp and inspire one another.
Music and storytimes may just be the perfect early literacy match!
Handley Regional Library System, in partnership with the Friends of the Handley Regional Library, announce the Summer Used Book Sale at Bowman Library. The sale runs June 27-29 and features thousands of gently books, DVDs, sheet music, and more. Prices are between $2.00 and 50 cents. Payment is accepted in cash, check or credit card. Inventory is restocked daily so you can shop all 3 days. Donations cannot be accepted the sale. The hours are the same as Bowman Library; June 27 10AM-8PM and June 28 and 29 10AM-5PM.
Handley Regional Library System, in partnership with Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference, announces Rockin’ the Library on June 24th at Handley Library from 5PM-7PM. The event is being held on Braddock Street outside Handley Library.
1455 A Place for Writers (new name for VCLA) Author Series at Handley Regional Library continues with Cliff Garstang, who will read from his latest book The Shaman of Turtle Valley. The program will take place on June 22 at 3PM and is free and open to the public. Founding 1455 Director Sean Murphy will discuss the process of writing this book, the contemporary literary scene, followed by an open Q&A.
The next book-drop off date as June 22 at 9AM-12PM. The community can donate gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and sheet music. All items donated will be part of the Summer Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Handley Regional Library. Volunteers will be onsite to assist unloading.
Do you dare to dance, love to prance?
To jump and twirl or glide?
Can you sway and spin throughout the day,
'til you collapse at eventide?
If so, head over to storytimes this week at the Handley Regional Library System for some toe-tapping stories that will make you want to put on your dancing shoes!
Handley Regional Library System will be holding their annual Teen Field Day on June 15th at Shenandoah University from 10AM-12PM. Teens can enjoy bubble soccer, beach volleyball, and other games at the Shenandoah University Shingleton Gym and Intramural Field. The event is free, however registration is required here or by emailing hlchildren@handleyregional.org.
Handley Regional Library System announces the 40th Anniversary of the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives! There will be a celebration on June 29th at 2PM where patrons can enjoy an open house and meet with current and former staff, volunteers and researchers. Special exhibits of collections and photographs of key events will also be on showcase. The event is co-sponsored by the Winchester Frederick County Historical Society and is free and open to the public.
We are excited to announces a book talk on Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life on June 15th at Handley Library in the Robinson Auditorium at 2PM. The talk will be led by author Albert Louis Zambone and focuses on Daniel Morgan, a man of humble origins who became one of the great military leaders of the American Revolution. Books will be available for purchase provided by The Winchester Book Gallery and the event is sponsored by the Friends of the Handley Regional Library. The program is free and open to the public.
Calling all drama kings and queens! We're acting out a bit this week as we celebrate our summer reading theme, "It's Showtime", with drama!
We are excited to announce the next gardening program. Garden Problems: How to Stop and Prevent Some Common Issues is on June 5th at 6PM at Bowman Library. The workshop will focus on common gardening problems, pests, fungus, water issues, and more. Presented by Tricia Boyd from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardner Association, the program is free and open to adults. The gardening program is part of a series offered at Bowman Library and Handley Library.