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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. 

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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.

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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 también está disponible en Español.

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ParentTV

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

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Kid's Blog

winter 26

Youth Winter Reading Challenge: Read With Benny

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Sarah Hott

January is the month to “Read With Benny” in the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge. Benny the Bean is the mascot for the Beanstack app, and this month he is hoping that lots of readers join him in enjoying what the library has to offer.

 

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