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Middle Grade Summer Titles Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Summer Titles!!!

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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!!  To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel.

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Teen Summer Titles Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Summer Titles!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!!  To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel.

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An Ode to Sandra Boynton

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A notable perk of parenting or grandparenting toddlers is the introduction to the existence of Sandra Boynton board books. To find board books such as hers that are both engaging for young children and entertaining for adults is no trivial thing. In fact, it is worthy of an ode, an ode to Sandra Boynton. Merriam- Webster includes this definition for ode: “something that shows respect for or celebrates the worth or influence of another.”  

 

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Family History Hunters Breaking Brick Walls: African American Ancestors in Virginia with green and brick background

Breaking Brick Walls: African American Ancestry

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African American genealogy research can be a challenge, especially before 1870 and emancipation. Have you hit a brick wall? This month's Family History Hunters program on June 8th at 12:30pm in the Benham Gallery at Handley Library will feature a presentation from Brenda Burton Nelson, who has broken through barriers and uncovered her and her husband's genealogy. She will present a case study about how she was able to break down brick walls and find her husband’s ancestors. 

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Middle Grade Alphabet Titles pt. 4 Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 4!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is is the fourth and final part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the past few weeks, we have worked our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we a

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Teen Alphabet Titles pt. 4 Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 4!!!

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Our Teen book spotlight this week is the fourth and final part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the past few weeks, we have worked our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving o

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Rally for Reading

Rally for Reading is HUGE this year!

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The Handley Regional Library System is excited to announce the "Rally for Reading" kickoff event for the 2023 Summer Reading Program, with the theme "All Together Now." This year is special, as there will be unique celebrations at all three branches!

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Middle Grade Alphabet pt. 3 Book Covers

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 3 (M-R)

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the third part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving

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Teen Alphabet pt. 3 Book Covers

Teen Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 3 (M-R)!!!

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Our Teen book spotlight this week is the third part of a series we have been working through over the course of our past spotlights!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to th

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National Library Week 2023

How to Celebrate National Library Week 2023

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In honor of National Library Week, Handley Regional Library System announces a week-long celebration at its three branches: Bowman Library, Handley Library, and Clarke County Library. From April 23-29, the libraries will offer a variety of activities and events that highlight the importance of libraries in our communities.

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Cut Your Budget

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Are you utilizing all that your library has to offer? The library has many services and resources to save you time and money. From printed books, magazines, and newspapers to 24/7 online access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more, the library is your one-stop shop for information and entertainment!

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Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles pt. 2!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the second part of a series we started in our last spotlight!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to the second part of the alpha

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Teen Alphabet Titles Book Covers G-L

Teen Book Spotlight---Alphabet Titles pt. 2!!!

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Our teen book spotlight this week is the second part of a series we started in our last spotlight!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  This week we are moving on to the second part of the alphabet with

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College Admissions Test Preparation

College Admissions Test Preparation

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Are you a high school student preparing to take the SAT® or ACT® test? Are you studying for an AP® Exam? There are free tutorials and practice tests available through the EBSCO LearningExpress Library® to help you get ready for test day. Access the EBSCO LearningExpress Library® database through our website: www.handleyregional.org/resources

Sign in with your library card number and PIN. Create an account to save your progress. 

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Middle Grade Alphabet Book Covers A-F

Middle Grade Book Spotlight--Alphabet Titles Pt. 1!!!

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Our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is the first part of a series we are starting!  Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order.  To get us started, we are exploring books that start with an A through F giv

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