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We've released our annual statistics representing library usage and patron engagement from the recent fiscal year, July 2018-June 2019. The statistics are summarized below and are tracked at length to report on community usage, funding requests, and overall system performance. The stats reflect usage at Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library.
370,834 total visitors at all three library locations
844,638 items were checked out and enjoyed for the year. …
Over the past year, filmmakers Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz have been working with Conservation Centers for Species Survival, the Endangered Wolf Center, US Fish and Wildlife and a host of other institutions all dedicated to saving America’s rarest mammal to create an educational film aimed at inspiring action to prevent this animal’s second extinction in the wild.
Join the virtual film screening, followed by a talk with the filmmakers, and a discussion with Dr. Nucharin Songsasen who is the…
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…