With it being Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are authored by Latino and Latina authors!!! These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you like this one there are others you can read as well. All of the titles fe
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature siblings because you know family always leads to some crazy times and amazing memories! We have a great mix of realistic, fantasy, historical, and dystopian; I love books that feature siblings because they can be featured in any genre. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the s
Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA Football stories since it is the start of the NFL season!!! With a combination of fiction and nonfiction, these titles provide different aspects and perspectives of the game of football and what it takes to play the game. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag
The American Library Association (ALA) has compiled great resources for parents and caregivers to help children navigate these challenging times in a campaign called #LookToLibraries.
Click here to access a Media Mentorship’s Tip Sheet. Look to a children’s library professional for help finding excellent resources to help monitor children and digital devices and their content.
To connect with kids and teens virtually, the library staff at Handley Regional Library System announces a new series of online videos featuring book recommendations and activities for kids, teens, and families. The book spotlight videos premiere weekly on Mondays and are presented by library staff through an interactive format to develop and enhance core literacy and learning skills. The schedule is below with videos available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional and the
Our teen book spotlight this week is on some amazing YA nonfiction titles! Nonfiction does not have to be boring and these books are going to prove it; there is something out there for everyone. Many of the titles featured this week are some of my personal favorites and I cannot recommend them enough!! These books and more can be found by searching the cata
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 teen book spotlight this week is on YA books about World War II (some fiction and nonfiction)! There are so many to choose from and it is amazing to read about the various events (ones that are well known and others not so much) through different viewpoints.
Our teen book spotlight this week is on more new YA books, because let’s be honest--there is just something awesome about being the first one to read a new book! The titles featured in this week’s book talk (and listed below) are titles that are new to us at the Handley
Our teen book spotlight this week is on YA 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 be found in o
Our teen book spotlight this week is on new YA books, because let’s be honest--who doesn’t love a new book? 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 the past couple of month
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 5th 1PM-3PM
The Virtual Summer Reading Finale for kids and teens is on August 8th 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.
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.
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.