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We have a unique author talk with Norman Fine on his new book, Blind Bombing on December 14^th at 2PM at Handley Library. Fine tells the little-known story of how microwave radar got the Allies to D-Day in WWII, despite initial apathy and even opposition by many in the entrenched military establishments of Britain and the United States. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and provided by Winchester Book Gallery. The talk is sponsored by the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System.

We are excited to announce the next Little Noon Music performer as Madeline Macneil on December 13^th at 12:15 at Handley Library. Madeline is a treasure as a performer. Known for her talents as a singer and performer on the hammered and fretted dulcimers, she is equally well known for the warmth and generosity with which she shares her music and encourages others to play and sing. The performance is free and open to the public.

We have a free holiday program for teens, Ugly Festive Party, at Bowman Library on December 13^th at 5:30PM. Gamers can rotate throughout the console, tabletop, and computer games, bring a gift to share ($5 or less), and dress in their holiday worst or best! This program is intended for middle school and high school youth and is free and open to the public.

We are excited to announce a special dance performance by Shenandoah University students. The Junior BFA choreography class will present their second evening of projects, 6 X 6, at Handley Library on December 12th at 7pm. This evening will showcase 11 new dances created by the students, using a 6 x 6 wood platform and working with trios or quartets. The students are continuing their choreographic process and language investigations with these projects and it promises to be an exciting and unique dance performance to experience. The performance is free and open to the public.

This week at HRLS storytimes, all branches will be celebrating some holiday cheer

 full of music and celebration! 

At Handley Regional Library System, we want to say “Thank you!” to all of our wonderful patrons of all sizes. You give us reason to give thanks every day.  In that spirit of gratitude, we will share some of our favorite books about gratitude and thankfulness this week.

“Patient and long we waited for the day/ When the saloons should all be wiped away,” begins The Doom of the Saloon, one of several song scores to be found in the book Best Temperance Songs, published in 1913.   This book and many other prohibition related items are featured in the latest exhibit by the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives.

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1455 A Place for Writers Author Series at Handley Regional Library System continues with author Jenn Segal who will talk about her best-selling cookbook Once Upon a Chef. Jenn is the founder of Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog showcasing easy, family-friendly recipes from a chef's point of view. Her recipes have been featured on numerous websites, magazines, and television programs, including The Huffington Post, WJLA's Good Morning Washington, and Parade.com.

Handley Regional Library System, along with the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, announces the next book drop-off date at Bowman Library on December 7^th from 9AM-12PM. Participants can bring gently used books, CDs, DVDs and electronic games. Donations will become part of the Spring Used Book Sale in March, 2020.

Its coming - a special holiday program on December 7^th at 11AM for kids and families called  Whoville Celebration!  Come dressed in your Whoville holiday finest!  Hear stories, join the puppets, and sing around the tree. Enjoy games, sing and dance, make decorations, and taste yummy gummy fruit snacks. The program is free and open to the public. 

We are excited to announce the highly anticipated Gingerbread Jamboree on December 2^nd at Handley Library at 4:30PM. Families of all ages can celebrate the holiday season with a puppet show, gingerbread stories, games, and more at the free program!

We are excited to announce the launch of a podcast series called Library Out Loud! to help promote and communicate library services, programs, materials, and news to the community. The podcast will feature quick, monthly interviews and stories with library staff on topics ranging from book and movie reviews, upcoming programs for all ages, how-to use specific library resources like research databases, system-specific news, the launch of new materials, and more.

How to Listen

The stats are in! Here is a quick summary on how the community relied on the services and programs from Handley Regional Library System in October.

Download the infographic here.

Last weekend the movie, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" opened in theaters, starring Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. The release of the movie brings back wonderful memories of watching Mister Rogers as he explored many places in his neighborhood, including trips to the local public library.