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Favorite Picture Books To Read Aloud

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Are you looking for some great ideas for picture book read-alouds? Here are some of my favorites! These are engaging, fun reads with appealing illustrations. Descriptions are from our catalog.

 

Oh No, Astro! by Matt Roeser, illustrated by Brad Woodard 

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"On Order" titles now in the catalog

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What's going on in the catalog? 

We've started showing books and more in our catalog immediately after they've been ordered!  You can tell what's on its way to our shelves by the "on order" status. 

Now you can put a hold on whatever exciting new release you're waiting for!  Just remember it might take a little longer before your "on order" hold is ready for pickup than if it was already on the shelf - but we are behind the scenes hard at work getting it ready to put it into your hands! 

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Middle Grade Nonfiction Graphic Novels Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Nonfiction Graphic Novels!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on graphic novels!!!  Graphic novels are incredibly visual stories that can feature pretty much anything and this week we are focusing on nonfiction.  Done in the style of comic books, there is a huge variety of choices; literally something for everyone

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Middle Grade New Books Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--New Books pt. 10!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is focused on  books that have recently been added to our collection meaning they are new!!!!  New books are the best; they have a new book smell and there is just something about being one of the first people to read it.  There is a great mix of fiction titles; there is literal

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Summer Camp!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that take place at a summer camp!!!  It is that time of year that individuals set off for summer camps which focus on a variety of missions and goals and we have books that do the same exact thing meaning we can go to summer camp without even needing to leave our bedrooms. 

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Rockin' the Library 2023

Are You Ready for Rockin' the Library 2023?

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Handley Regional Library System is pleased to announce the upcoming "Rockin' the Library" event on June 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Handley Library. The event is a partnership with the Shenandoah University Children's Literature Conference and promises fun for the whole family.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet famous authors and illustrators, including Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Matthew Cordell, Edward Hemingway, and LeUyen Pham. A parade will feature the authors and also surprise book character friends will also take place in front of the library.

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Summer Titles!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!!  To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel.

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An Ode to Sandra Boynton

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A notable perk of parenting or grandparenting toddlers is the introduction to the existence of Sandra Boynton board books. To find board books such as hers that are both engaging for young children and entertaining for adults is no trivial thing. In fact, it is worthy of an ode, an ode to Sandra Boynton. Merriam- Webster includes this definition for ode: “something that shows respect for or celebrates the worth or influence of another.”  

 

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 4!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is is the fourth and final part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the past few weeks, we have worked our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we a

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Rally for Reading

Rally for Reading is HUGE this year!

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The Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce the "Rally for Reading" kickoff event for the 2023 Summer Reading Program, with the theme "All Together Now." This year is special, as there will be unique celebrations at all three branches!

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 3 (M-R)

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the third part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving

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National Library Week 2023

How to Celebrate National Library Week 2023

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In honor of National Library Week, Handley Regional Library System announces a week-long celebration at its three branches: Bowman Library, Handley Library, and Clarke County Library. From April 23-29, the libraries will offer a variety of activities and events that highlight the importance of libraries in our communities.

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Cut Your Budget

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Are you utilizing all that your library has to offer? The library has many services and resources to save you time and money. From printed books, magazines, and newspapers to 24/7 online access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, the library is your one-stop shop for information and entertainment!

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 2!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the second part of a series we started in our last spotlight!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to the second part of the alpha

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