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How many of you have been patrons of the Handley Library long enough to remember a time before the Bowman Library branch existed? What are your memories of its building and its opening?

20 years ago, on November 4, 2000, the Winchester Hiram Lodge conducted a ceremony setting the cornerstone for the Bowman Library. The stone was taken from the Handley Library building during its 1999-2001 renovations, as a way of symbolizing the unity of the regional system.

It’s fall and our feathered friends are heading south. After all, it’s their Family Tradition! Speaking of family traditions, have you joined our reading challenge? We have lots of great opportunities to explore the season together as a family.

November 1st-November 2nd is when the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is celebrated in Mexico! During this colorful celebration, friends and families gather to remember the souls of those who have died.  More information can be learned by watching the amazing video (made by students who are members of Millbrook High School’s Club de Español) in which they explain all about this holiday!

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that showcase some amazing animal main characters!!

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that were started during NaNoWriMo and then were published!!!  NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month and it takes place every November.  The goal of this month is to encourage individuals to explore their cre

Is there a story idea cooking in your brain? Have you been meaning to write that novel but just can’t find the motivation? Are you struggling with writer’s block and want some friends to commiserate with over Zoom? Look no further! NaNoWriMo is here once more!

What is NaNoWriMo?

Handley Regional Library System announces the Family Traditions Fall Reading Challenge running October 31-December 31.  In this unique program, kids and teens can earn online badges, stickers, and other prizes based on number of books and minutes read as they share family traditions, learn about other cultures, and create new memories this holiday season.  A mix of online story times and virtual events for kids of all ages will accompany the reading program along with “grab-and-go” kits packed with supplies for specific activities available for pick-up.  You can sign-up and t

We’re doing the Monster Mash this week here at Handley Regional Library! You can join us with some great books about some (not so scary) monsters.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with spooks and scares!! Just in time to get you ready for Halloween, these books are filled with ghosts, spirits, creepy dolls that have come to life, unexplained happenings, and other spooky creatures that may have you reading with the lights turned on (I dare you to read with the lights turned off and just a flashlight).

Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with spooks and scares!!

Digital Library Offerings Grow to Include Career Services and At-Home Learning Resources for Students and Adults During Pandemic

We have expanded the online services available in our 24-Hour Digital Library to the community.  Additional digital materials include enhanced resources for job searching and career development, specialized career testing, GED and college test preparations, at-home learning tutorials and practice tests of core educational skills (in both English and Spanish) for students and adults, plus more. 

There is something magical about arriving on the children’s floor at Handley Library. As you enter the room, you will most likely see a smiling face (under the mask!) at the information desk. The librarians that work here love to see the wonder in children’s eyes and hear their laughter as they explore all the books and media that we have to offer. There are 3 Youth Services Assistants and 1 Children's Librarian, called a Youth Services Supervisor, here to help you find the right book, answer your questions, and present virtual programs.

HE’S AMAZING, HE’S WONDERFUL, YOU SHOULD READ HIS BOOKS, JUST TRUST ME…

We’re digging dinosaurs this week for our storytime theme and we have some dinoriffic books to share! You’ll find them when you type in the tag: #dinosaurfun into the search bar above. Look for books such as Stomp, Stomp! A Dino Romp by Bob Kolar, Dinosaur vs.

Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with suspense and thrills!!