Bowman Library Update for 12/17/25
Bowman Library will be closed Wednesday morning, December 17, due to building maintenance. We expect to open at 1 PM. Stay tuned!
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Virtual Book Clubs - Graphic Novels for Adults and Brown Bag with Books –Bring Readers Together and Introduce New Stories During the Pandemic
Handley Regional Library System announces two book clubs for adults – both designed to connect readers online, create community, and introduce readers to new stories and elements. The first book club is called Brown Bag with Books and meets the first Wednesday of the month during lunchtime on Zoom. This club features a variety of…
When you think of youth programming at the library, you probably think about storytimes and puppets and all sorts of things for younger kids. But did you know that the library offers programs for teens, as well? Read on to learn about a few of the activities you can get involved with!
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Junior Graphic Novel Club – If you like graphic novels and creativity, this program is perfect for you! Sharpen your writing and drawing skills with the knowledge, resources,…
Summer is approaching quickly, and soon we will be ready to jump into Handley Regional Library System's Summer Reading Challenge! Keep your eyes open for an exciting new way to participate, read, and earn prizes, all while keeping the health and safety of our patrons a priority.
To get those reading muscles dusted off and ready, Ms. Donna has chosen some wonderful stories about libraries and books. She will read a few for you during the Wednesday morning online Storytime with…
The Show Must Go On!
When you think about public library offerings for patrons, material books are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Handley Regional Library System has a lesser known collection of unique DVD movies donated by partner Winchester Alamo Film Club that would satisfy even the greatest fan of cult, foreign, and independent films.
Search the film club DVDs in our catalog now.
Originally shown in the local theater for their members, the Alamo Film Club over the…
Our teen book spotlight this week is all about Tales That Woke!! A Woke Book is defined as a book that seeks to challenge social norms, give voice to the voiceless, provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, disrupt the status quo, and share perspectives from underrepresented or oppressed groups. These books feature characters that have not been traditionally featured in books but need to be because everyone needs to see themselves in a book while also…
Handley Regional Library System and the Friends of the Handley Regional Library announce a unique book talk and reception on October 4th at 3PM at Handley Library. Thompson M. Mayes, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss recent book Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being. This is free and open to the public. This event is hosted by Preservation of Historic Winchester. Why Old…