All branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Explore searchable, digitized newspapers from Winchester and the surrounding area, covering publications from 1786 to 1925. Access the archive from any computer with an Internet connection.
Note: Issues of The Winchester Star are available through the Newspaper Archive database.
From the New England Historical Genealogical Society, AmericanAncestors.org provides access to 1.4 billion+ searchable records, plus subscriptions to American Ancestors magazine and the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, two of genealogy’s leading print publications.
Access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches
Search millions of genealogical records, including birth, death, census, and military records. Access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches
AtoZ Maps is the world’s largest collection of downloadable, royalty-free maps, available for students and library patrons. With over 100,000 maps in 48 categories, users can explore world, regional, country, and state maps, along with specialized maps covering environmental, climate, and historical themes. Educators can also access a wide range of teaching tools, including lesson plans.
AtoZ World Culture offers an in-depth educational resource with 121 topics across 175 countries. Begin with a country snapshot and cultural overview, then explore topics such as climate, cuisine, history, language, maps, currency, and more.
AtoZ World Travel offers comprehensive travel guides for 202 cities across the globe, featuring 67 essential topics to help you prepare for your journey. Explore vital information on pre-trip planning, points of interest, local excursions, neighborhoods, dining options, nightlife, health and safety tips, and much more. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first international trip, AtoZ World Travel is your go-to resource for all things travel.
(Will direct you to Libby). Access a vast collection of free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines on your mobile device using the Libby app or on your computer. With Libby, you can easily browse, borrow, and enjoy a diverse selection of titles from our digital library. Plus, you can personalize your reading experience with features like adjustable fonts, bookmarks, and variable playback speeds.
Career Online High School (COHS) provides adults the chance to earn their high school diploma through select public libraries, along with career certificates and comprehensive career preparation support.
Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.
The GCFLearnFree.org program is designed to help you learn the essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons and 800+ videos, completely free.
Access highly respected ratings and reviews for thousands of consumer products, ensuring you make informed purchasing decisions. Benefit from expert analysis and real consumer feedback across a wide range of categories, from electronics to household items.
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.
EBSCOlearning Accel (previously Accel5) is a microlearning business education resource with videos, book summaries, and articles that help you build personal and professional skills that support lifelong learning and career growth.
To access EBSCOlearning Accel you will need to make an individual account.
Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) is an authoritative and user-friendly resource on the history and culture of Virginia. A project of Virginia Humanities in partnership with the Library of Virginia, EV publishes topical and biographical entries written by scholars, edited to be accessible to a general audience, and vigorously fact-checked.
EBSCO’s Explora offers a user-friendly interface tailored to meet the diverse needs of its users. Designed to support both student research and classroom instruction, Explora efficiently searches across a variety of resources, including Newspaper Source, Read It!, and MasterFile. All content within Explora is appropriate for students in grades 6 and up.
Handley Regional Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate, allowing patrons expanded access to millions of genealogical records. Affiliate access is only available on public computers in Handley Regional Library branches. Users must have, or sign up for, a free FamilySearch account to use this resource.
Find It Virginia offers a carefully curated selection of trusted databases, online learning tools, and digital reading resources—including both e-books and audiobooks—designed for Virginians of all ages. Explore options like MasterFile and Read It! for reliable information and engaging content.
Find It Virginia Kids provides a carefully selected collection of trusted databases, engaging online learning tools, and digital reading materials—including e-books and audiobooks—specially designed for Virginia's youngest readers. Discover resources like MasterFile and Read It! for fun and educational content.
Find It Virginia Teens offers a curated collection of reliable databases, interactive learning tools, and digital reading resources—including e-books and audiobooks—tailored to Virginia’s teen readers. Explore popular resources like MasterFile and Read It! for credible information and engaging reads.
Fold3 provides access to a rich collection of U.S. military records, featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Enjoy remote access anytime with your Handley Regional Library card. |
Gale In Context: Elementary provides a safe, engaging space for children to explore their questions, develop research skills, and dive into topics of interest both in and outside the classroom. Teachers can also access a wide range of digital resources to enrich and support their instruction.
To develop a clear and compelling perspective on today’s most debated political and social issues, it’s essential to access credible facts and insights. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints streamlines this process, offering thousands of authoritative articles, research reports, videos, and statistics—all in one place. This database helps you avoid unreliable online content and enables you to form well-informed opinions on topics like global warming, minimum wage, and many other current debates.
HelpNow by Brainfuse offers live support from certified educators for homework, research, and writing across all subjects, from kindergarten through college. Available seven days a week, assistance is accessible from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
| Heritage Quest offers access to U.S. military records, featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Enjoy remote access with your Handley Regional Library card. |
Hoopla is a library media streaming platform that lets you borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your TV. Stream instantly with no wait times, or download titles to your phone or tablet for offline viewing. Popular titles are available as Flex titles—if you’ve reached your borrowing limit, simply return one to borrow another!
Infoplease is a comprehensive reference and learning site that combines an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, and multiple almanacs, all packed with reliable facts and information.
JobNow by Brainfuse offers live support from certified career coaches and navigators for help with applications, résumé and cover letter writing, job searches, and interview practice. Available seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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:
With your Handley Library card, you can enjoy Kanopy—a video streaming service with a carefully curated collection of over 30,000 films, tv shows, and documentaries. Visit kanopy.com to get started today!
EBSCO Learning Express offers targeted learning centers designed to support a variety of goals: improving core academic skills, passing the GED®, preparing for college, joining the military, earning occupational certifications, job searching, changing careers, becoming a U.S. citizen, and more.
Gale Legal Forms offers downloadable, fillable forms for common legal transactions, all up-to-date with Virginia law. Access forms for leases, sales contracts, powers of attorney, and more.
Please note: Gale Legal Forms, its publisher Gale Cengage, The Library of Virginia, Virginia public libraries, and their funding bodies assume no liability for any actions resulting from the use of these forms.
The Library of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, is the library agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, its archival agency, and the reference library at the seat of government. Library of Virginia online houses the most comprehensive resource in the world for the study of Virginia history, culture, and government.
Winchester Virginia's volunteer adult literacy
organization. They teach reading, math, English language, computer, financial and citizenship skills to adults.
With Magzter, you can access over 4,000 popular magazines to read digitally—right in your browser or on the Magzter app, available for Apple and Android. Discover titles across all your favorite genres, from lifestyle and entertainment to business, tech, and more!
Mango Languages is an interactive online language-learning platform offering courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and many other languages. With Mango, you can practice vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural insights to build real-world conversation skills. Start learning a new language anytime, on your computer or mobile device!
With the Newspaper Archive by Storied app, you can explore digitized newspapers from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, including The Winchester Star. Search by keyword, location, publication date, or newspaper title to uncover historical stories and records.
Access is available with your Handley library card. Simply click on the "View Resource" link, enter your card number, and create a Newspaper Archive account to get started.
Try the book suggestions in our NextReads newsletters. Pick what types of books you like – from thrillers and romance to biographies and armchair travel – and we’ll deliver reading lists right to your inbox along with new gems, bestsellers, and related titles.
Niche Academy is a digital literacy and skill-building resource offering easy-to-follow video tutorials on popular library tools and essential online skills. Learn how to use e-resources like Libby, hoopla, and more, along with helpful guides on social media, online safety, Microsoft Office, and other everyday digital tools. Perfect for building confidence in today's digital world!
NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource that covers both fiction and nonfiction. With its engaging and user-friendly interface, along with a wealth of exclusive content, NoveList K-8 Plus makes it easy to integrate reading across the curriculum and support young readers in their literary journeys.
NoveList Plus is a comprehensive fiction database that offers a wealth of resources to enhance your reading experience. It provides subject-heading access, reviews, and annotations, along with sections for author read-alikes, current recommendations in "What We're Reading," book discussion guides, book talks, and annotated book lists. Whether you're looking for your next great read or tips for book discussions, NoveList Plus has you covered!
ParentTV is a research-based database designed for parents of children from birth to adolescence. It features short video clips from experts covering a wide range of topics, including parenting styles, child development, wellbeing, and teen life skills. The content is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Cantonese, English, Hindi, Mandarin, and Spanish.
To access ParentTV, simply enter your library barcode number (2992500) from home or on-the-go!
| With Past Perfect, you can explore a diverse collection of photographs and images from the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. Access the website from any computer with an internet connection, making it convenient to discover and enjoy these important historical resources from anywhere! |
Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks".
Reference Solutions offers accurate and comprehensive business and consumer data for job seekers, small business owners, marketing professionals, and researchers. Use this resource to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, read news articles, conduct job searches, and gather data for research papers. You can also locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research, and much more!
Transparent Language Online offers an engaging and effective platform for language learners to enhance their vocabulary and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. With courses and supplemental resources available in over 110 languages, you can access Transparent Language Online anytime, anywhere, and on almost any device. For young learners, some languages even include a KidSpeak track to make learning fun and accessible!s.
Includes a link to The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley "Community Services Directory" and information about the Concern Hotline.
Universal Class is your gateway to learning something new or enhancing your existing skills! With over 500 online courses available, you can explore a wide range of topics, from photography and physics to computers and calligraphy. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pursue a personal interest, or just expand your knowledge, Universal Class offers flexible, engaging classes that fit your schedule. Start your learning journey today!
Value Line offers reliable and unbiased information for both beginning and experienced investors. Access accurate and insightful research on companies, industries, markets, and economies to evaluate investments with confidence. With Value Line, you can make smarter, more profitable investment decisions that align with your financial goals.
VetNow by Brainfuse offers live assistance from certified educators and navigators, available Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 11 PM. This resource is designed to help veterans navigate Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, paperwork, programs, and more. Whether you need guidance on accessing services or understanding your options, VetNow is here to support you.
There is a general district court in each city and county in Virginia. The general district court handles traffic violations, hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies.
Virginia Free Legal Answers is a pro bono service of the Virginia State Bar and American Bar Association where low-income users can submit their legal questions online and get free answers from a licensed Virginia lawyer in good standing.
Includes the Constitution of Virginia, Code of Virginia, Uncodified Acts of Assembly, Regulations of Virginia, Charters and Authorities of Virginia Localities, and Compacts of Virginia. It features easy navigation and readable presentation of content. Visitors can search across all of Virginia Law to find the information they want, without having to know where the information resides.
This Virginia State Bar services allows users to get an up-to-30-minute call with a local lawyer for $35. There are no strings attached and sometimes that 30-minute call is enough to solve the legal issue. The new online portal allows people to put in their legal issue and geographic location and be referred a lawyer 24/7.
The mission of this 501c3 non-profit organization is to provide helpful, free resource information associated with aging, disabilities, post-military life, and overall well-being. The family of websites features easily searchable programs and services, educational articles, an “Ask an Expert” feature, and a Community Calendar.