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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is books that have the word “summer” in their titles!!! To help us kick off these summer months filled with reading, we are exploring books that have “summer” in the titles to give us some inspiration and that summer feel. We have a great mixture of sports, humor, realistic, historical, and more so there is something for everyone and the titles are easy to remember because summer can be found in the titles! These books and more can be…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that have one word titles!!! Sometimes, we just need something that is going to be quick and easy to remember and those titles fit the bill. We have a great mixture of fantasy, historical, time traveling, thrillers, and more so there is something for everyone and the titles are easy to remember! These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag #yaoneword as well as on Libby and Hoopla. Check…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is taking a look at Detective Stories!!! Now, these stories do not have to be your traditional Sherlock Holmes type stories for them to be considered “detective”. Instead, these stories are ones that our main characters are trying to solve and figure something out; for some it may be a murder or a dead body but for others it could be something from their past or even a trying to figure out if bigfoot really does exist. You will be…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Book to be discussed: TBDOur focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected book, we will start with some brief stretches and mild movement exercises. Book club meetings will be…
Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that take place in or on the ocean leading to some pretty epic adventures! When something takes place on the open water, it leads to scenarios that are filled with danger and choices which could lead to life or death given the limited options. We have a great selection of titles this week, ranging from historical, adventure, fantasy, stand alones and a few first in a series. These books and more can be found by searching…
Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books which have been written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors!!! May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month and we are showcasing some amazing and talented individuals. Each author brings their own unique viewpoint and background to each of these titles, providing a point of view which is a must read. There is an incredible mix of realistic, historical, and some science fiction providing options for many…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!! Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families? One of the amazing things about books is that there are so many different kinds and types within the collection and when it comes to books that feature families and family life, it is no exception plus sometimes it is very interesting reading about someone else’s family and then comparing yours (and realizing how lucky you…
Handley Regional Library System, along with the Friends of the Handley Regional Library System, announce the next book drop-off date at Bowman Library on August 17th from 9AM-12PM. Participants can bring gently used books, CDs, DVDs and electronic games. Donations will become part of the Fall Used Book Sale in October. Volunteers will be onsite to assist.
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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is all about Science Fiction!!! What I love about Science Fiction is that there are so many different types and aspects--Science Fiction is defined as anything that could possibly happen in the future and it does not mean that it has to be in outer space even though that is a common setting. Science Fiction can contain a number of topics from robots and artificial intelligence, to living in outer space and intergalactic wars. We even…