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Homeschooling Panel Sessions for Parents and Kids

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!

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Wednesday, August 5th 1PM-3PM

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LAND OF THE FUTURE FOR MIDDLE GRADES AND TEENS

It's here! The final week of Summer Reading and we're dreaming of wonderful things in the Land of the Future! 

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.

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Enter the Land of the Future!

It's the final week of Summer Reading and we're heading to the Future!

In this fabulous final week, 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 but it isn't too late to register, do a few activities, and earn tickets! We'll have links at the bottom of this post for you. Join, log, and then be ready to celebrate on Saturday at 11:00 on the HRLS Facebook page

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Check out the Library of Congress Website!

The Library of Congress (LoC) was established in 1880 to support the research needs of the United States Congress. Over time, its mission and reach broadened, allowing it to serve as the nation’s library. As you can imagine this is quite an undertaking, making the LoC the largest library in the world! Early in this century the LoC began to digitize collections and put them online. Recently, I attended a webinar that provided a tour of features on the LoC website.

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Weekly Media Brief - 7/27

Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:

Signed John Lewis Materials & Available Books

We have several graphic novels featuring John Lewis, the March trilogy, available at Handley and Bowman Libraries. There is also a signed set in the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives.

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Used Books

“Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale Announced August 10-August 22 at Bowman Library

Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System are excited to announce the “Expect the Unexpected” Friends Used Book Sale running August 10-22 at Bowman Library.  This book sale has several new safety adjustments due to COVID-19.  Patrons will need to make an appointment to shop with a 1-hour time limit (following the library system’s adjusted public hours) by contacting Barbara Dickinson, Executive Director of the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, at 540.662.9041 ext.

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LAND OF Rhythm and Rhyme FOR MIDDLE GRADES AND TEENS

It would be a crime to miss the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme! 

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. 

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Enter the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme!

Come spend some time in the Land of Rhythm and Rhyme!

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 don't have your account set up, we have links at the bottom of this post to help you navigate our summer reading program. 

If you have a Pre-Reader who is logging books read, scroll until you see this picture:

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church's 150th Anniversary

This month marks the 150th anniversary of the dedication of Winchester’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.  Winchester’s original Catholic Church, known as “the old stone church,” was destroyed during the Civil War, leaving Winchester without a Catholic Church building from 1864 until 1870.

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John Lewis Books

Remembering and Honoring John Lewis

John Lewis was an amazing man; one of the key participants in the Civil Rights movement.

We mourn his death and look to his life for inspiration. If you would like to learn more about his life and accomplishments, the Handley Regional Library System has his graphic novels, the March trilogy, available at Handley and Bowman Libraries. There is also a signed set in the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. He reached a new generation through these graphic novels.

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Land of Merry Unbirthdays for Middle Grades and Teens

Celebrate a few of your 365 Unbirthdays this week! (It's a leap year, so you get one more!)

This week, we'll focus on the Land of Merry Unbirthdays 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. 

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