Our teen book spotlight this week is all about the Civil War!! This time period in our history was one of our most horrific and devastating in numerous ways and impacted not only Americans at that time but we are still experiencing some of the ramifications today. We have an amazing collection of fiction and nonfiction titles that ex
Thursday, November 10, 2022, the Family History Hunters met in the Benham Room. The topic of conversation centered around the subject of Genealogical brick walls. The program started with a fifteen-minute podcast presented by Katie Corwin of Ancestry.com. She gave several suggestions regarding a researcher’s brick wall and how it can be broken through. I myself found the podcast very interesting and discovered two suggestions that I believe can assist me with my own brick wall problem.
With it being Native American Heritage Month, our Middle Grade book spotlight this week is on books that are either authored by Native American and Indigenous authors or feature characters representing this heritage!!! These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if
With it being Native American Heritage Month, our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are either authored by Native American and Indigenous authors or feature characters representing this heritage!!! These books are amazing and so many of these authors have written more than just the titles that are being featured--so if you lik
Learning another language is exciting, helpful, and fun! If you’re looking to learn, we have just what you need. The library’s resources include a vast array of books, audiobooks, and even an app that can assist you: Mango. First, let’s see what books can help you get you started on your language-learning journey.
Howdy y’all! Were you wondering if you missed the Handley Harvest Hoedown this year? No worries, it has moved to a new day and time this year.
Grab your partner and mosey on down to the Handley Branch in downtown Winchester Saturday November 19th at 11:00am.
We will be celebrating the harvest season with a puppet show, interactive stations, take-home kits, and more fun surprises. Hope to see you there! All ages.
Powerhouse author/illustrator duo and best friends, Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin worked together during the pandemic to create Ain’t Burned All The Bright. This Young Adult book is weighty both in a physical sense and in subject matter. With over 350 pages of glossy, mesmerizing illustrations and spare text that becomes part of the artwork on each page, Ain’t Burned All The Bright makes quite an impact. The story is centered around one black family during the Covid 19 pandemic and at a time of racial violence.
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that feature a main character who is passionate about writing since it is the start of NaNoWriMo! 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 creative writing side; you set
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature a main character who is passionate about writing since it is the start of NaNoWriMo! 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 creative writing side; you set a goal
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with suspense and thrills!!
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with thrills and suspense!! These are the reads that are going to keep on the edge of your seat as you have no idea what is going to be on the next page. You will find yourself holding your breath, either in fear or anticipation, and wanting to know what comes next; there
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!! Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material. The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have been made into movies!! Let’s be real for a second--there are a ton of books that have been made into movies and the majority of them are not nearly as good as the source material. The titles we are featuring this week are examples (at least in my opinion) of books that are bett
Kids’ graphic novels are fun to read, with bright, eye-catching illustrations and entertaining stories. The Baloney and Friends series by Greg Pizzoli is no exception. Even though the series is recommended for ages 6 to 9, like all good books for kids, they can be enjoyed by any age.
TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October. It aims to celebrate teens and promote year-round teen services and literacies. Handley Regional Library System uses the celebration to highlight the innovative ways we engage teens to learn new skills and fuel their passions in and out of the library.