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Handley Regional Library
Best example of Beaux-Arts architecture in Virginia is the description often applied to the 1913 Handley Library in Winchester. Home to the Stewart Bell
Handley Library Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAThe Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Learn about the unique architecture and amazing history of this beautiful library. Walk on the famous glass floors, and see the well under the stage. A gift to the City of Winchester by Judge John Handley, Handley Library ... Read more
Author Talk with Tim Youmans: Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAJoin us in celebrating a new local author book: Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia. Author Tim Youmans, planning director for the City of Winchester, will discuss the years of research he conducted discerning the origin of the streets and alleys that are currently within the corporate limits of the City of Winchester. In all, ... Read more
Family History Hunters
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAFamily History Hunters is an informal meeting for genealogists of all levels of experience. Led by genealogy specialist Joan Wood, the group meets monthly to discuss tips and strategies for researching family history. Each meeting begins with a short presentation on a particular topic followed by a discussion where members are welcome to talk about ... Read more
Night of Wonder: A Choral Celebration Of Christmas
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAThe Valley Chorale presents “Night of Wonder”, a choral celebration of Christmas. Artistic Director Drew A. Young takes us on a journey of wonder weaving together choral traditions from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. We hope you will join us at Handley Library’s Robinson Auditorium (100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA), at 3 pm on Saturday, December ... Read more
Apparition Trail Ghost Tours
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAA haunted tour of the streets, alleys and public houses of Old Town Winchester VA. Hear hair-raising tales of the ghosts and spirits of the soldiers and citizens who have lived, fought and died here. The tour returns for Nov 25 and 26, two tours, 7:00pm and 9:15pm and Nov 27-Dec 1, one tour only ... Read more
Apparition Trail Ghost Tours
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAA haunted tour of the streets, alleys and public houses of Old Town Winchester VA. Hear hair-raising tales of the ghosts and spirits of the soldiers and citizens who have lived, fought and died here. The tour returns for Nov 25 and 26, two tours, 7:00pm and 9:15pm and Nov 27-30 and Dec 1, one ... Read more
Handley Library Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAThe Handley Library branch tour will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the building. Learn about the unique architecture and amazing history of this beautiful library. Walk on the famous glass floors, and see the well under the stage. A gift to the City of Winchester by Judge John Handley, Handley Library ... Read more
Rockin’ the Library
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAHandley Regional Library System is excited to announce a fun-filled “Rockin’ the Library” Event with famous authors and illustrators, cupcakes, real llamas, and more on June 24 at Handley Library from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in a partnership with the Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference for the entire family! This is the 5th Annual Event ... Read more
Free Christmas Concert with Valley Chorale
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAJoin the Valley Chorale for our *free* Christmas concerts on December 10, 11 and 12 in Middletown, Winchester and Front Royal, respectively. This year's concerts feature classical, sacred and popular selections, sure to lift your spirits! All concerts are free-of-charge. Seating is limited…arrive early! COVID safety: all Valley Chorale personnel are fully vaccinated and will ... Read more
Author Talk: Robert Linkous
Handley Regional Library 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VAAuthor, Robert Linkous will read and discuss the first chapter in his book Southern Fried Russia : From Communism to KFC. There will be time for Q & A. Robert Linkous was born in Radford, grew up in Roanoke, read Jack Kerouac and hitchhiked the length of the United States five times before he was ... Read more