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The Library of Congress (LoC) was established in 1880 to support the research needs of the United States Congress. Over time, its mission and reach broadened, allowing it to serve as the nation’s library. As you can imagine this is quite an undertaking, making the LoC the largest library in the world! Early in this century the LoC began to digitize collections and put them online. Recently, I attended a webinar that provided a tour of features on the LoC website. You can view this webinar by…
As we kick off a new year with new reading goals, I am highlighting some of my favorite reads of the past year. In my new role as Teen Services Associate, I'd love to hear from you. What are some of your favorite reads of 2024? Click here to share some of your favorite reads from the past year or so. I'll put together a spotlight featuring our teen Patrons' Picks! In the meantime, take a look at some of mine. Gallant, by V. E. SchwabV. E. Schwab is one of my favorite authors. Some of her…
Science fiction is often a misunderstood genre. It's assumed to be universally chock-full of inscrutable scientific or technical jargon (no offense to those who enjoy such things, you are far more powerful than I will ever be), and lacking in things one usually likes to find in stories such as relatable characters, well-plotted stories, and readable prose. But it’s hardly true that such science fiction (often called “hard science fiction” or “hard SF”) offers nothing in the way of…
Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for All Ages.
Meet local author Sarah Tollok and her new magical realism novel called Bookstories. A braided narrative of interconnected lives and stories, Bookstories is an ode to the authors, editors, publishers, librarians, booksellers, and countless others who make up the ecosystem of books. After all, it takes a world of people to bring about a world of books.
Enjoy a complimentary mocktail and play a round of "Never Have I Ever" with some of Handley Library's own librarians in this fun night out for…
Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Then, take home a Grab-and-Go Kit that includes all supplies and extension activities to do later. Program is intended for Ages 6-11.
This Month's Theme: Balloon Parade Float / "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet
Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages.
Beginning readers can read a book to loving and patient therapy dogs or bunnies! All Ages.
It's Paws for Reading!
Read a favorite book to a four-legged reading tutor.
These canine listeners are patient and love kids.
Come meet our Therapy Dog International-certified therapy dogs.
They are always eager to listen. Come and join them for photos and fun!
Saturday, December 11 at 1:00 p.m.
Free! Please register to save a space.
Come read a book to a loving, patient therapy dog! Designed for beginning readers.