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How to Grow Your Reader at Your Library

The Grow a Reader Initiative at the Handley Library branch provides space to all families so that they can play, connect, and thrive as lifelong learners. 

A bright rainbow with clouds and grass with "Play, Read, Learn: Grow A Reader" overlaying the digital art
Cartoon seed with a small green sprout and a sweet, smiling animated face. Music notes float to the right side. "Sammy Seed"
Kids 0-2
Cartoon plant sprout with big friendly eyes growing out of an open book with a red cover and yellow pages, holding a red cartoon heart shape. "Lil' Sprout"
Kids 2-4
Cartoon yellow flower with a heart face and green leaves growing out of a pot. "Sunny Susan"
Kids 4-5
Cartoon silly venus fly trap with lots of leaves and an open smile. "Book Eater"
Caregivers
Ask about the Read and Seed Activity Program!
Being ready for school begins at birth with parents being a child’s first teacher. See how your library can help!

Programs And Services

Girl holding up a giant 'my first Library Card' with text that says It's Never Too Early For A Library Card
It's Never Too Early For A Library Card
Lantern Text Messaging Boosts Your Child’s Learning, Brightening the caregiver journey one text at a time.
Sign Up for Family Engagement Texts
Can You Read 1000 Books? Log those books for fun prizes, extra storytimes, & parent incentives.
Can You Read 1000 Books?
boy with a large backpack filled with educational toys checked out from the library with text on image, "Check Out A Grab & Grow Kit Today"
Check Out A Grab & Grow Kit Today
babies playing with toys in a group. Text says, "Raising a kid can be hard work.You Don’t Have To Do It Alone."
Join A Grow A Reader Playgroup
Do You Know Your Winchester ABCs? Drawing of the exterior of Handley Library.
Do You Know Your Winchester ABCs?
A woman standing with her arms full of library books. Text on image says,"There’s a list for every age and interest!"
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Adults and children sit around a rainbow parachute listening to a story. Text over image,"Storytime Is For Everyone"
Storytime Is For Everyone
School readiness in Virginia relies on communities working together leading to a child’s success in life.
We're A Family Place Library! Helping build a foundation for learning during the first years of life.

Recommended Reads

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Parent Hacks

Picture This

Beginning Readers

eLibrary Resources

icons depicting "classic shows", "field trips", "read alongs" and more. "Just For Kids Access Video

Just For Kids

Just for Kids by Infobase is a fun and educational video streaming service that kids of all ages can enjoy! It’s packed with engaging content that’s both entertaining and suitable for young viewers.

If you're asked for a username and password, use:

  • Username: handleyPL
  • Password: digital
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DayByDay VA Short Daily Learning Activities

Day By Day

Continue your at-home early literacy learning through this  family activity calendar with new suggestions every day for stories, songs, activities, and games! Esto tambiĂ©n está disponible en Español.

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ParentTV

ParentTV

ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos to support the parenting and care of children from birth to teens.

If you're interested in a more interactive experience, we recommend you check out our one-off courses and bootcamps!

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Upcoming Events For Children & Families

Baby Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Family STEAM Lab

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Sounds and Stories

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Family STEAM Lab

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5, Families
Handley Library

Family Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library

Lego Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library

Family Film

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Families
Handley Library

Preschool Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Handley Library
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Kid's Blog

¡Cuenta Cuentos! First Saturdays at 10:30 am at the Handley Branch.

¡Cuenta Cuentos!

Posted on:
Kaitlyn Roush

Kaitlyn Roush

Posted on: 2/4/2026

 

        ÂˇDisfruta de un programa de alfabetizaciĂłn temprana presentado principalmente en español con historias, rimas, juegos de dedos y más! ¡Perfecto para familias que hablan español o quieren aprender!

 

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