Important Announcement: Bowman Library Renovations

Bowman Library will be installing new carpeting from January 12–23. During this time, some services will be limited:

  • Printing will be limited
  • Only laptop computers will be available
  • Study rooms will be unavailable
  • Access to many adult materials will be limited
  • Faxing and scanning will be unavailable

These services will still be available at both Handley Library and Clarke County branches.
Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to your library.

All branches will be closed January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Lantern Messaging Boosts Your Child’s Learning

Lantern is Here!

Caregivers of children in Winchester City, Frederick, and Clarke Counties can now sign up for Lantern at no cost through Handley Regional Library System!

 

Lantern is a research-based text messaging system for caregivers of children Birth-8 years old. Each week, you'll receive 2 to 4 free text messages per week with conversation starters, bonding activities, games to boost brain development, social-emotional development tips, and much more, all tailored to your child's age and developmental stage. Available in English and Spanish, this service also includes resources available right here in Winchester. 

With fun facts and easy tips, learning can continue from the home to the classroom and back again. Add these facts, tips, and growth messages into your daily family routine to increase healthy learning and development. 

Lantern makes family-centered learning accessible and achievable through text messaging. This data-driven platform is now available through Handley Regional Library System thanks to Family Place Libraries.

Do you care for multiple children? Sign up to receive texts related to each child's age in the language of your choice!