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It's Time for Playtimes!

At the end of the season the staff (and puppets!) take a brief break from storytimes as we prepare for the next exciting set of storytime themes. Meanwhile, we welcome all of our pint sized patrons and parents to keep heading over to the library each week to enjoy some informal play times with blocks and other activities! While you're there, the library staff will be present to help you select some great books to take home. 

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eBooks Are For Everyone!

With the holidays approaching and whispers of snow in the air, make sure that everyone has something to read. The Handley Regional Library System has many eBooks available for children and teens when you cannot make it to the library. All you need is your library card and your PIN to access most eBooks through the library website or library apps such as Libby from Overdrive. Don’t remember your PIN?

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Give Thanks Storytime

Give Thanks BooklistAt Handley Regional Library System, we want to say “Thank you!” to all of our wonderful patrons of all sizes. You give us reason to give thanks every day.  In that spirit of gratitude, we will share some of our favorite books about gratitude and thankfulness this week.

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Be My Neighbor Storytime

Be My Neighbor BooklistLast weekend the movie, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" opened in theaters, starring Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. The release of the movie brings back wonderful memories of watching Mister Rogers as he explored many places in his neighborhood, including trips to the local public library.

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Cats and Kittens Storytime

Cats and Kittens BooksWe had so much fun with our canine friends a few weeks ago with the theme Puppy Parade, and now we get to show some love on the felines in our lives! Whether you are a cat fan or not, everyone can appreciate a great cat tale! Head over to storytimes this week for some wonderful books about kitty cats, along with songs, rhymes, and more! 

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Fiesta Storytime!

fiesta book listIt's time to party! Our storytime theme for the week is Fiesta and we'll have music, rhymes, and stories about celebrations, including Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico to honor our loved ones who have gone on before us.

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Festival of Magic Show. An all ages performance featuring many magicians on Saturday, October 26th at 2 PM.

Five Magical Facts!

On Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM, the Handley Library will host the Festival of Magic Show featuring many magical appearances and fun for all ages. To prepare for the spellbinding show, here are five facts about magic to enjoy. 

  1. The word “magic” is derived from the Greek word “mageia.”

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Harvest Time Storytime!

Harvest Time Book ListApples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, corn and more! It's harvest time and the farmer's markets are bustling with business. This week at Handley Regional Library storytimes we'll celebrate the harvest with books, music, and fun! 

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A Library Card: More Than Books

Although the American Library Association's "Library Card Sign-Up Month" has officially passed, your library card is better now than ever! Did you know that using your FREE library card is worth more than just books? Our special collections are as easy to check-out as your average library book! Which collections below have you checked out? 

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Puppy Parade Storytime

Puppy Parade BooklistIf you're a dog lover, or just a lover of books about dogs, head over to Bowman, Handley, or Clarke County library for storytimes this week! We have songs, activities, and some wonderful stories to share about our furry, wet-nosed pals. 

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Annual Handley Harvest Hoedown Returns to Handley Library

It's the return of the fall event for kids, Handley Harvest Hoedown, on Monday October 14th at 4:30PM at Handley Library!

Families can celebrate the season with a puppet show, interactive craft stations, balloon twists from Characters by Chelsea, face painting by Face Paint by Rachel, meet the Chik-fil-a Cow, and the first 100 kids receive a goody bag from Virginia Farm Market with apples and other prizes. The event is free and open to the public.

Add this event to your calendar here.

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