Handley Regional Library System Weekly Media Brief
Winchester, VA (December 7, 2020) – Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Annual Gingerbread Jamboree Returns – Virtually!
The popular program loved by kids and families, The Gingerbread Jamboree, will return this year, but on the library system’s Facebook page. The Gingerbread Jamboree is an interactive program filled with a gingerbread read-aloud, puppet show, Grab-and-Go Kits for at-home fun, and more virtual experiences and surprises over Facebook Live. Grab-and-Go Kits include a craft, science experiment with an interactive video program that accompanies it on Facebook Live, a story retelling activity, and more! The event is usually held at Handley Library with several hundred attendees but will be virtual due to safety precautions for COVID-19. The event is on Saturday, December 19th at 2PM on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional
Little Noon Music: A Special Memorial Tribute to Madeline MacNeil
The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System and Little Noon Music present a musical memorial tribute to performer Madeline MacNeil, who passed away in March 2020. Madeline performed for the library system for over 20 years.
The musical tribute is free and open to the public and will be online. MacNeil’s friend, Rich Follett, coordinated the recording of a tribute with area musicians performing their favorite MacNeil song. The virtual event takes place on Friday, December 11th at 12:15PM on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional.
Holiday Hoopla Streaming Update
The community can enjoy a wide variety of holiday music, movies, TV, and eBooks free on Hoopla. Hoopla is our 24/7 streaming platform with over 300,000 titles available with your library card. Get started at www.handleyregional.org/hoopla.
Upcoming Programs Virtual at @handleyregional on Facebook or Zoom (Unless Noted Otherwise). See more details at www.handleyregional.org/events/upcoming
• Middle Grade Book Spotlight 12/7 at 12PM
• Teen Book Spotlight 12/7 at 1PM
• Bad Art on Instagram 12/8 at 7PM
• Storytime & Puppets 12/9 at 11AM
• Homeschool Hub 12/9 at 1PM
• Storybook Yoga 12/10 at 2PM
• Storytime & Craft 12/11 at 9AM
• MacNeil Tribute 12/11 at 12:15PM