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Behind the Scenes Tour at Handley Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Age Group: Adults, Families
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The Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building.  Come learn about the architecture and history. Walk on the famous glass floors, and see the well under the stage.  

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Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Adulting 101 Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Handley Library
Required
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Benham Gallery Room
Age Group: Teens (12+), Adults
Program Type: DIY Workshops, Performances & Lectures, Workshops & Camps
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This bimonthly workshop series is designed to prepare teens and young adults for the future of adulthood and the workforce.

Disclaimer(s)

Safety Disclaimer

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

Author talk with Rita Finch Pettit

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Bowman Library
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Library Branch: Bowman Library
Room: Bowman Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Friends Events, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

The author,  Rita Finch Pettit will be talking about Always, Never, Still, her second novel. It’s the sequel to Chrysalis, the first novel in her Shenandoah Stories series.

Birthing, Healing, and Dying in Traditional Appalachia

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Handley Library
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Library Branch: Handley Library
Room: Handley Robinson Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events, History & Genealogy, Performances & Lectures
Event Details:

A talk about the role of the "living room bed" in the life cycle of traditional Appalachian families. The bed was used for birthing, healing, and dying.

Disclaimer(s)

Safety Disclaimer

HRLS is strongly recommending the use of masks for ALL patrons during this program to ensure the highest safety for library patrons and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.