All branches will be closed Friday, 5/3, and Saturday, 5/4, for the Apple Blossom Festival.
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Browse our virtual shelf from over 15 different genres to find your next great read! These are some of the latest released, hottest authors, current events, and relevant stories all curated in one spot. You can receive these reading recommendations through email too by signing up here. Our virtual shelves are updated constantly, so check back often!
Are you familiar with our adult graphic novel collection? Graphic novels are not just for children or teens. Whether you enjoy fiction, nonfiction, biographies or memoirs, these novels are a format that encompasses all genres and has something for everyone. It is one reason why I enjoy them, since the combination of text and artwork adds variety and something different to my reading list. In between the regular novels I read, it’s great to squeeze in a graphic novel, especially while I’m waiting for my next eBook hold to come in through our Libby app.
Are you ready to read this week? We’re getting ready for our Groundhog Day celebration. We’re hoping to catch that groundhog in the act!
We’re planning a big celebration on YouTube and Facebook this week on February 2nd at 11:00 am, so be sure to follow us on social media so you don’t miss it!
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are an award winner!!! This past week the ALA Youth Media Awards were held which is basically the Oscars for books! Held every year at the end of January, books win a variety of awards that range from the best book of the year to the best book with an exceptional portrayal of the Latino experience
Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are an award winner!!! This past week the ALA Youth Media Awards were held which is basically the Oscars for books! Held every year at the end of January, books win a variety of awards that range from the best book of the year to the best debut novel by a debut author; there is even an award given to the
Virtual Book Clubs - Graphic Novels for Adults and Brown Bag with Books –Bring Readers Together and Introduce New Stories During the Pandemic
Listen to our latest podcast episode on Library Out Loud!!
We sat down with Mandy at Bowman Library and learned about
Winchester, VA (January 25, 2021) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Donation of Lord Fairfax Land Grant to Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is focused on books that are stand alone fantasy titles! Let’s get real here for a second--there is something to be said when you find an amazing series that you just cannot put down, but not everyone has time for a series or sometimes you just want a book that has a beginning, middle, and end all w
Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that are stand alone fantasy titles! Let’s get real here for a second--there is something to be said when you find an amazing series that you just cannot put down, but not everyone has time for a series or sometimes you just want a book that has a beginning, middle, and end all within a f
Are you ready to read this week? How about some books just like us! That means ones like you too!
It's a New Year, and a perfectly good new time to learn about the Handley Regional Library System Digital Library! We are kicking off 2021 with a monthly series called "Database Spotlights" where we will highlight one of our databases, specifically focusing on youth and families. Do you want support when it comes to Homework Help? Are you looking to build your research skills? Let us share the wonders of our Digital Library with you and your family! Learn about some of our online databases that you can access for free with your library card.
Handley Regional Library System continues the popular Groundhog Day Celebration on February 2nd at 11AM on the library system’s Facebook and YouTube accounts @handleyregional. The program features “Tiva”, a real groundhog from Valley Wildlife Care, a local rescue and rehabilitation organization, and an interactive puppet show with “Bowman Bill”, a special guest groundhog puppet. Attendees will learn about the life and habitat of a groundhog, protecting wildlife, hibernation, and more. The library fun will continue with a special Kid Crafternoons program at 2PM o
We’re very happy to announce that our After-Hours Game Nights for adults are making a comeback. By teaming up with Discord and the online gaming platform Board Game Arena, we can come together while still keeping our distance. We’ve really missed seeing you all at Game Nights this past year, so we hope you’ll join us again online.
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This morning (January 18), the Stewart Bell, Jr. Archives received a wonderful gift – an original Lord Fairfax Land Grant document! We would like to give a huge thank you to Mike Robinson, Winchester Tales, and everyone involved! This is an example of a community coming together to preserve a piece of its heritage.