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Problem solving is something parents/caregivers are faced with numerous times everyday. Even things as simple as questioning 'what am I cooking for dinner?' 'Do I have all the ingredients?' 'Now what?' Each of these questions from one simple task of cooking a meal to actually feeding our kids (and ourselves) count towards solving problems. All of these questions are part of our organizing and planning, then initiating system--executive functioning. And when our executive function is struggling…
Meet author Alexandra Grace and hear how she balances a real life with her passion, writing. She will give tips on self publishing and making your way in the literary world. Alexandra's books will be available for purchase and signing.
Alexandra Grace started writing emotional poetry as a teenager but publishing a novel that made readers feel and appreciate was her dream. It wasn't until her 40s that Alexandra fulfilled that dream, and she had so much fun, that her first novel evolved…
Handley Regional Library System announces the following weekly updates and programs to the community:
Free Online Back to School Concert for Kids
Mr. Jon & Friends makes music for kids and their families that inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. September 4, 2020, 2PM-3PM. This is free and open to the public on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handleyregional
Service Spotlight: Series and Read-A-Likes in the Library Catalog
We have a new feature in our online catalog https…
In this installment of the Pushing My Shelf blog series, Julie talks about discovering online magazines, especially those that appeal the most to her such food magazines and foreign language magazines and even foreign language food magazines!
This month we thought we would do a blog series for the Push Your Shelf Bingo Challenge. The challenge is to complete Bingo squares that “push your shelf.” In other words, read or try something that you might not ordinarily consider; something not…
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month nationwide, and Handley Regional Library System will be celebrating all month long. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card.
"We want everyone in the community to enjoy the benefits of having a library card," said John Huddy,…
Join the Friends of HRLS for Annual Friends Night! This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.The Friends will present the Volunteer of the Year award and the Barbara Dickinson Scholarship to a HRLS staff member. There will also be a presentation of the annual donation to the library.The guest speaker for the event will be award-winning author Tj O'Connor. He is known for his mysteries and thrillers and works as an international security consultant specializing in…
The Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization, in partnership with Handley Regional Library, is excited to announce the return of the Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) as we celebrate 25 years of geocaching! This year's theme is "Thanks for the Community." We warmly invite you to join us at the beautiful, historic Handley Library, a wonderful setting to gather with fellow geocachers from the region and enjoy the event together. Who?While the films are created by and for…
NATSU CON
Celebrating Anime, Comics, Gaming and More!
Natsu Con is returning this year to the Bowman Library, brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.
Hear engaging speakers, participate in character panels, meet Andrew Joseph White author of Hell Followed with Us, show off your talent in our masquerade, and compete in our cosplay contest!
Registration is only required for the Character Panel and the Masquerade. The Cosplay contest sign-up (ages 13-18) will…