🎄 Holiday Schedule Notice
All branches will be closed Dec. 24–25 and Dec. 31–Jan. 1. We’ll be open 10:00 am–5:00 pm on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
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Read. Learn. Grow.
Tune in every Monday morning for weekly thematic book suggestions, finger plays, and songs to share together with your child throughout the week. Premiered live on Facebook.com/HandleyRegional and the HRLS Preschool YouTube Playlist.
Have you been wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail, but don't know how to get started?
In 2022 Matthew Bernstein hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, using the library's AT Thru-Hikers Companion book for part of the trip planning. In this "How-To" presentation, Matt will share some planning tips for backpacking trips and also highlight some memorable places.
He will also bring along his hiking gear from the trip and will answer any questions about backpacking equipment for…
Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for All Ages.
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: Tape Resist Painting / "Opposites Abstract" by Mo Willems
Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages.
Get your brick on in this weekly building challenge. Program is intended for All Ages.
Celebrate the launch of the all ages “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program. Enjoy colorful activities around the Reading Garden and learn how summer reading can earn you prizes all summer long. Get crafty at the Adult Booth, artsy at the Kid Booth, and enjoy live music performed by the Davis Bradley Duo.Special activities include tile-making with Polka Dot Pot, local authors--for kids and adults, and Winchester Book Gallery to purchase their local books! And, much more!
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: "Penny Spinners" using Earth: My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty
Are you ready for a challenge? Listen to a story and complete a creative, engineering challenge inspired by the book. Pick up a Grab-and-Go Kit at the Handley branch for all supplies. Program held outside on the West Reading Room Esplanade (enter through the front doors of the library to be directed). *Registration required for each participant. Ages 6-12.
June: "Luminous Lightning Bugs"- Notebook of Doom by Troy Cummings
July: "Magic Tree House Safari"- …
Beginning readers can read a book to a loving and patient therapy dog! All Ages.