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We want you to know that Handley Regional Library System is HERE for you this Back to School season. Whether your child is homeschooling or attending public or private school and even college, we can help. Are you an educator wanting to make the most of the digital content you are sharing with your students? Are you a caregiver that is new to assisting with at-home instruction? Or, are you a student that is anxious about this new school year? Our librarians have compiled the best library resources to support your Back to School journey. 

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that take place during or are about World War II.  Historical fiction is so awesome because it takes us back in time and places us in other viewpoints, helping us learn more about events and people.  These books

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on new books, because let’s be honest--there is just something about a new book smell!  The titles featured in this week’s book talk (and listed below) are titles that are new to us at the Handley Regional Library System over

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on chapter books featuring a variety of friendships, because let’s be honest--when you have a friend, life just seems to be that much better.  The titles featured in this week’s book talk (and listed below) are books that can

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have been nominated for the 2019-2020 Virginia Readers’ Choice Award!  This award takes place every year for readers of all ages--the goal is to read at least 4 of the 10 nominated titles and then vote for your fa

Free Online Information Sessions for Parents Considering Homeschooling Options this Fall

With a panel of experienced homeschooling families, we will discuss numerous topics from identifying your child's learning style to understanding resources to enhance engagement at home. See how your local public library can support your homeschooling journey, too!

When

Wednesday, August 5^th 1PM-3PM

The Virtual Summer Reading Finale for kids and teens is on August 8^th starting at 11AM on Facebook at @handleyregional.  The live program will feature a celebration of this year’s participants including top readers and number of books read. 

It's here! The final week of Summer Reading and we're dreaming of wonderful things in the Land of the Future! 

In our final week of summer reading, we'll focus on the Land of the Future Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. There are only days left in the challenge, but you can still jump in and do a few activities, read and earn some tickets. Links are at the bottom of this post to show you how.

It's the final week of Summer Reading and we're heading to the Future!

In this fabulous final week, we'll focus on the Land of the Future Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. There are only days left but it isn't too late to register, do a few activities, and earn tickets! We'll have links at the bottom of this post for you. Join, log, and then be ready to celebrate on Saturday at 11:00 on the HRLS Facebook page. 

It would be a crime to miss the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme! 

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme  Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

Come spend some time in the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program. 

If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture:

Celebrate a few of your 365 Unbirthdays this week! (It's a leap year, so you get one more!)

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Merry Unbirthdays Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

A Very Merry Unbirthday to you! Join the party in the Land of Merry Unbirthdays!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Merry Unbirthdays Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program. 

We have an ocean of books this week! Enter the Land of the Ocean Deep this week for your summer reading!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of the Ocean Deep Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you aren't registered, there is plenty of time and we have links below to help you navigate the summer reading challenge. 

Imagine your story this week in the Land of the Ocean Deep!

This week, we'll focus on the Land of the Ocean Deep Activity Badge and all of the virtual programs that accompany this. You will find these on Beanstack when you log into your account and click on the tab for Activity Badges. If you don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program. 

If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture: