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New Library Out Loud! Podcast: Adult Summer Reading 2021
We sat down with an amazing group of librarians and lovers of literacy to talk about our community-wide Adult Summer Reading Program, new books at the library, programs for adults, and reading recommendations.
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One-on-One Job Seeker Assistance Offered by NW Works at Handley Library
Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce a program where individuals can get one-on-one job seeker help from NW Works at Handley Library. Held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11AM-12PM, the public can meet with a representative from NW Works for help searching for a job, filling out an application, making a resume, and other job search related tasks.
New Library Out Loud! Podcast: Youth Summer Reading 2021
We sat down with Donna and Katie to learn about Youth Summer Reading 2021, prizes, how to register, and Info Please, a free online research tool for young learners!
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Weekly Media Brief - Science Fiction, Book Sale, & More Hoopla!
“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced May 17-22 at Bowman Library
“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced May 17-22 at Bowman Library
The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System Used Book Sale is returning just in time for summer reading and modified for safety due to COVID-19.
Dr. Karen Huff to Discuss Children’s Literature at Friends of Handley Regional Library System Annual Meeting
The Friends of Handley Regional Library System will hold their annual meeting on May 19th from 7:00PM-8:30PM online through Zoom. The meeting is open to the public where the Friends will formally announce the slate of officers for the upcoming year where members of the Friends can vote during the session. After voting, Dr. Karen Huff, from Shenandoah University, will give a presentation titled, Shenandoah University's Children's Literature Conference: Continuing the Legacy of Nancy Larrick Crosby.
Weekly Update - Star Wars, Bonus Borrows, Book Donations, & More
Handley Regional Library System Weekly Media Brief: May 3 – May 8
Winchester, VA (May 3, 2021) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Book Donation Drop at Bowman Library on May 8th 9AM-12PM
May the 4th Be with You
Handley Regional Library System announces several activities for Star Wars Day: May the 4th be With You. Kids ages 6-12 can pick-up activity kits at Bowman Library on May 4th and Handley Library has activity kits available now.
There is also a special, interactive virtual program on Tuesday, May 4th at 4:30PM complete with Star Wars trivia, a snack and craft idea, and a chance to win a prize planned on Zoom. Registration is required.
Online Game Night for Adults
Handley Regional Library System invites adults 18+ to spend Saturday night with library staff playing online tabletop games on Discord. We will have a wide selection of games to choose from on BoardGameArena.com and both voice and text chat channels open throughout.
Weekly Media Brief - Apple Blossom, Career Help, and More!
Handley Regional Library System Weekly Media Brief
April 19-April 24
Winchester, VA (April 19, 2021) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives to Showcase Apple Blossom Festival History
April 12th Weekly Media Brief - Cylcing, Game Night & More!
April 12-April 17
Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Third Thursday, Exploring the Outdoors: Cycling – April 15th at 6:30PM
National Library Week 2021
Handley Regional Library System is joining libraries across the US to celebrate National Library Week April 4-10, 2021. National Library Week 2021 is an observance sponsored by the American Library Association highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities.
Book Match Junior! Connects Kids to Stories They Like
We have launched a new service designed for children under 12 called BookMatch Junior!
Library Out Loud! Podcast: Hidden DVD Gems
We have a new podcast episode on Library Out Loud!, the official podcast for Handley Regional Library System.
In this episode we talk with Karen at Handley Library about DVD recommendations with a few surprises. We talk about Barbarella, David Hyde Pierce, and more. These are true gems in our DVD collection you will want to see.
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