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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Expect the Unexpected Used Book Sale. ***Last Day ****
Limited to 20 masked shoppers for one hour of shopping. Reservation recommended.
Email to reserve your shopping hour. friends@handleyregional.org.
If safe space is available, walk-ins are welcome.
Sale hours for today are 10 am to 2 pm. Payment can be made by check, credit card or exact change.
Why Native Plants?
You may have heard the term “native plants” and seen books or articles devoted to the subject. For us, a native plant is one that was growing in our area before humans began introducing plants from other parts of the country and other parts of the world (exotics). Our native plants evolved here and are an important part of our ecosystems, providing our native animals food, host plants and habitat. Oaks, Redbuds, Dogwoods and Pawpaws are examples of native trees that…
When the word “mystery” is typed into the HRL catalog search, over 14,000 titles appear. Our digital resources add thousands more to the list. As a mystery fan, I love all these choices! But as a library patron, I know that having all those choices can be overwhelming. How do I choose the best book for me? Knowing and understanding the different categories of mysteries is the key to narrowing your search and finding your next great read.
The mystery genre is…
Welcome to National Library Week, a time when communities across the nation join hands to celebrate the cornerstone of knowledge, inspiration, and community: libraries. At Handley Regional Library System, we're thrilled to be part of this annual celebration, and we invite you to join us in commemorating the incredible contributions libraries make to our lives. This year's theme, "Ready, Set, Library!" embodies the excitement and readiness to explore the myriad offerings libraries provide. Here…
Friends Used Book Sale December 7 - 12 at Bowman Library
Unsorted books placed on tables and on shelves in meeting room. Fiction, Non-Fiction, Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs and Children’s books will be available. Restocking will occur as space becomes available throughout the sale.
Sale Hours: M-Th 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM at Bowman Library
Safe Shopping Rules:
Limits of 15 shoppers in the sale room for one hour. Masks required for anyone over age 5.…
Unsorted books placed on tables and on shelves in meeting room. Fiction, Non-Fiction, Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs and Children’s books will be available. Restocking will occur as space becomes available throughout the sale.
Last Day of this sale Hours: Saturday 10AM-2PM at Bowman Library
Safe Shopping Rules:
Limits of 15 shoppers in the sale room for one hour. Masks required for anyone over age 5. One hour appointment can be made by contacting Barbara…
This is the last day of our Summer Used Book Sale. Sale specials will be announced on social media. Book prices will range from $1-$2. Many items are sorted into categories for shoppers to look through. Additionally, there will be children's books, DVDs & CDs, fiction, and paperback books.
Patrons may enter and exit the sale through the back exterior emergency exit door of the Bowman Meeting Room leading to the parking lot (look for the "Used Book Sale Today" sign…
My name is Jessica and I’ve been working for the Handley Regional Library System since August of 2021! I’ve been really enjoying my time as an employee, and it’s been a great experience overall so far. Part of my job is to be well-versed in different literary genres so I can give book recommendations, so in an effort to become a bit more well-rounded, I decided to tackle one that I’d never attempted to read in the past: romance novels. I’ve always heard mixed reviews about the genre, so I…