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YA September 11th Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--September 11th

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that examine the events of September 11, 2001.  As we approach the 20th anniversary of that fateful Tuesday, it is a date that should be remembered and examined as everything changed at home and abroad by the end of that day.  Books are an amazing way of not only reflecting but also l

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Covers of 6 YA graphic novels

Teen Book Spotlight--Graphic Novels!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on graphic novels!!!  Graphic novels are incredibly visual stories that can feature pretty much anything fiction and nonfiction.  Done in the style of comic books, there is a huge variety of choices; literally something for everyone so even if you have never read one before, you will definitel

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Teen On the Ocean Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--On the Ocean!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that take place in or on the ocean leading to some pretty epic adventures!  When something takes place on the open water, it leads to scenarios that are filled with danger and choices which could lead to life or death given the limited options.  We have a great selection of titles thi

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Teen New Books Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--New Books Pt. 6!!!

Our teen 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.  We are featuring some amazing fiction and nonfiction this time including titles fro

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YA Tales that Inspire Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales That Inspire!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales That Inspire!!!  This is the final week for the 2021 Summer Reading Program and we are using this week as a launching point for you all to be inspired going into the new school year!  Inspiration means something different to everyone; some people will want to try new things while othe

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Third Thursday-Exploring the Outdoors

A Look Back at Virtual Program "Third Thursday-Exploring the Outdoors"

In a time when most of us were spending more time with friends and family outside thanks to COVID-19, The Friends of Handley Regional Library System brought us a multi-part virtual series titled "Third Thursday-Exploring the Outdoors". Each month featured a different outdoor enthusiast presenting their story and sharing tips to enjoy the outdoors. While this program will take a break for the month of August, it will be back in September! Here's a look back at past sessions:

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YA Tales From New Places Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales From New Places!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of New Places!!!  We are taking a look at books that take place in other places that are not here; they are in other parts of the world or even in places that do not exist in the “real world” but only in “book world”.  That is one of the best things about books--they can go as far as o

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YA Tales of the Real Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales of the Real!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of the Real!!!  We are exploring everything nonfiction which is one of my favorites to read!  With nonfiction, there is literally something for every interest and even topics you have never even heard about.  I highly suggest taking a look at the new nonfiction books when you come

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YA Tales About Others Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales About Others!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales About Others!!!  We are taking a look at books that deal with relationships with others whether it be family, siblings, friendship, and even classmates; if how the main character interacts with others is central to the plot then it is a book about others!  All of the books we are feat

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YA Tales From the Dark Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales From the Dark!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales From the Dark!!!  We are exploring books that will keep you on the edge of your seat with some amazing thrillers, suspense filled, mysterious, and supernatural titles that will keep you turning page after page and staying up way past your bedtime.  Some are darker than others so there

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YA Tales From Times Past Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales From Time Past!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales From Time Past!!!  Our titles this week are all historical fiction stories; this is one of my favorite genres because it provides an opportunity to read about times and events in history that many times we do not know much, if anything, about because they are not taught in typical school cl

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YA Tales From the Beyond Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales From the Beyond!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales From the Beyond!!!  We are taking a look at books that are science fiction and/or set in outer space so there is a wide variety of options this week.  Science Fiction is defined as anything that could possibly happen in the future so there is anything from robots to government anarchy,

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YA Tales That Woke Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales That Woke!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales That Woke!!  A Woke Book is defined as a book that seeks to challenge social norms, give voice to the voiceless, provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, disrupt the status quo, and share perspectives from underrepresented or oppressed groups.

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Teen Tales Into Movies Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales Into Movies!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales Into Movies!!  We are taking a look at some books that were the inspiration for various movies and TV shows that have been made either recently or in the past and you may not have even known that they were from a book!  There are some people who love to read the book first and then see

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YA Tales of Summer Adventure Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Tales of Summer Adventures!!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales of Summer Adventures!!!  The titles for this week are to help you get ready to kick off your summer adventures as well as to jump start our Summer Reading Program!  All of these stories take place during the summer months but each are unique in their adventures.  Some of our chara

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