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Chess Champs
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.
We gather every week during June and July to play casual and blitz chess games.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Free!
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
May proved a busy month as we prepared for curbside pick-up and opened up our outside book returns. Our digital library usage continues to grow while the buildings are closed to the public. Look below for just a snapshot of community usage!
Download the infographic here.
If you have any questions on the stats here, or if you're a member of the media requiring more information, contact the Public Relations Department at mswain@handleyregional.org.
About the Program: This presentation, based on elements of Prof. Jonathan A. Noyalas' recent book Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War Era, published by the University Press of Florida in the spring of 2021, will explore the various ways African Americans, male and female, young and old, enslaved and free, supported Union armies in the Shenandoah Valley throughout the Civil War and thus played an active role in the war that restored the Union and destroyed slavery…
Handley Regional Library System announces today the launch of Express Picks at all 3 library locations – Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library. Express Picks is a specific collection of books and DVDs that are in high demand, have a shorter borrowing timeline of 7 days, and are extra copies of popular materials to help ensure availability. An individual can borrow up to 2 books and 2 DVDs at a time, and renewals/holds are not allowed due. Patrons…
Do you have a pet? Do you wish you had a pet? What would be your perfect pet? Explore the answer to these questions this week at the Handley Regional Library System!
You can find the perfect book about the perfect pet by typing in the tag: #iheartpets in the library catalog, take some books home to explore, and even play a game to practice the sounds and actions of your favorite pet, such as the game, "Trainer Says". Play this game like “Simon Says” except you’ll say "Trainer…
Join us in participating in the "All the Feels" Youth Winter Reading Challenge located on our library website and on Beanstack.
In this emoji-themed reading challenge from January 1–31, readers of all ages will explore how reading helps process and express emotions with mindfulness by logging reading, completing activities, and writing book reviews. Each completion receives a badge and fills in a space on the virtual bingo card.
From reading and listening to writing an emoji-only book review…
Chess Champs come and play!
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.
We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Instructors are present when their schedule permits.
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.
Shop for the holidays and support HRLS at the same time! Receive 20% off purchases in the Library Shop today. We have lots of new Handley Library merchandise, including a redesigned color holiday ornament, sweatshirt and stoneware mug. The book lovers on your list will love our bookshelf earrings, handmade bookmarks and book jewelry.
Handley Regional Library System has launched a new service enhancement on the library website search bar that improves access to library resources – from items in their traditional library catalog to digital content ranging from eBooks, movies, journals, databases, and more. The improved technology acts as a powerful search engine, connecting patrons to all the library system’s materials, content, and resources through a single search. Prior to this new technology, known in the…
Chess enthusiasts come and play!
Play chess to learn or strengthen your skills of the game.
Players of all ages and strengths are welcome to come and play.
We gather every week on Saturday mornings to play casual chess games.
Chess at Bowman Library is a volunteer-run program.
Chess sets and space are provided. Instructors are present when their schedule permits.
Sponsored and affiliated with the Stephens City Chess Club and the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club.