Handley Regional Library System

06/19/2026

A friendly reminder that all branches of Handley Library Regional System will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Our digital resources are available 24/7 at handleyregional.org

06/17/2026

This week’s OUT OF THE ARCHIVES features two postcards sent to Dr. Alfred D. Henkel from his younger sister, Julia Henkel. Dr. Henkel had six sisters, and they all wrote regularly to him for their whole lives.
The first postcard is a color hand-tinted photo of New Market, Virginia, sent May 19, 1923. Julia lived in New Market her whole life.
The second postcard, sent March 12, 1946, was sold as a PERSONAL POSTCARD. Indeed, her name and city are printed in soothing blue ink: “Mrs. Julia K. Henkel” and “New Market, Virginia”. The illustration of a cabin under a tall tree adds a whimsical touch.
Compare the handwriting between the two postcards. Also, note the addresses used for Dr. Henkel: the 1923 postcard is addressed to 29. S. Market, and the 1946 postcard is addressed to 29 S. Cameron. Dr. Henkel hadn’t moved; both names refer to the same street.

Source: The Alfred D. Henkel Family Collection, 162 WFCHS
Photos: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
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06/17/2026

No matter what your plans are today, we hope you enjoy them as much as Miss Elyse enjoys Storytime with Puppets. ❤️

06/16/2026

This Thursday is concert #3 of the Sunset Series! Come out to listen to some awesome tunes by Allen Boyd & The Waysiders. Make sure you stop by the SDS Soul Food truck and Uncle Beehive's Ice Cream to cool off from 6:30-8:30pm at Bowman Library's amphitheater!

Sunset Series presented by Blue Ridge Agents Insurance 🎶

Get ready for a another great night at Sunset Series featuring Allen Boyd & the Waysiders

Enjoy a delicious meal from SDS Soul Food, then stop by Uncle Beehive's Ice Cream for a sweet treat.

We’ll see you Thursday night!

We appreciate our sponsors for helping make it all possible!
Blue Ridge Agents Insurance
Shenandoah Valley Financial Services
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Handley Regional Library System

06/14/2026

All branches will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on our shared history, and celebrate community. ❤️💛💚
We’ll be back and ready to serve you on Saturday with all your favorite books, programs, and smiling faces!

06/13/2026

We had lots of new library cardholders today at Kidzfest! Thanks to everyone who came out!

06/13/2026

Come see us here at KidzFest in downtown Wi******er! We are here until 5pm signing folks up for Summer Reading, painting pet rocks, and playing giant Kerplunk!

06/12/2026

You at 2am: scrolling for no reason
Us, the library, watching: 👁️👄👁️
What if instead of that, you read books and we reward you for it? Like legally and publicly.

👉Adults: read 5 book, get entries, repeat like a champion (reading logs here: https://www.handleyregional.org/media/image/5613)
👉Kids & teens: Beanstack has you out here collecting badges like Pokémon. Get started here: https://handleyregionallibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

We’re trying to have a record-breaking summer by the way…so this is a really nice, well-meaning guilt trip to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the coolest library you know.

06/12/2026

Exciting news, Wi******er! We will be at KidzFest on the walking mall tomorrow, June 13th, from 12pm-5pm for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, music, giveaways, and more for the whole family! Come see us to say hi and to sign up for the all-ages Summer Reading Program!