Handley Regional Library

Clean and friendly staff. Liked the idea that kids can grap the loaner laptop to get their job done! Nice touch.

Always love this place, here's why (surprised I haven’t already left a review): Everyone is nice, the employees, volunteers, and residents who are using the resource. IDK if you knew, but it's full of books. Sick. The gift shop is run by volunteers, so they're *extra* nice, and they have cool bookmarks and cheap, nice books. I got rid of Spotify and borrowed a Jimi Hendrix and Run The Jewels album - had no clue you could do that. Lots of awesome events - I'm going back in December for a book discussion. Maybe I'll do Tea and Tai Chi one morning You can rent laptops, hotspots, and their printer is cheap! I went downstairs for the first time, holy cow, you just gotta go. Yup, love that library.

I visited this library in Winchester on Columbus Day, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it open! The building is really beautiful, and the details in the architecture are amazing. Inside, the dome and the staircase caught my eye—they're just stunning. The staff at the front desk were super friendly and helpful. Since they knew I was a tourist, they shared some cool history about the library, which I really appreciated. It's right next to downtown, so if you're in Winchester, definitely take a moment to check it out. It's worth the stop!

One of the best examples of Beaux-Arts architecture in Virginia is in Winchester at Handley Regional Library. Built in 1913 thanks to the funds of a coal magnate's fortune, the library's green dome can be seen throughout the town. For its first 40 years, the library was segregated, but now all are welcome every day of the week except for Sunday when they close. Park along the street nearby and walk through old wooden doors into the lobby where you can climb spiraling staircases to the second and third floors and gaze up into the majestic dome. They have all the usual sections, including a generous magazine section. They also have study rooms and desk with outlets to recharge or browse a computer. The staff are very helpful and friendly. While visiting for 30 minutes, I noticed many men

I came in just to get a library card today and was stunned at the beautiful architecture of this building. I ended up extending my parking meter just so I could tour the building (free informative papers at the front will guide you through the building with detailed credits to each painting and donation, and they also offer free guided tours every second Saturday of the month!) Little details to be found in every nook and cranny, and the staff was so friendly and helpful as I walked through each area. Somebody takes excellent care of the live plants in this building as well. It's winter now, but outside the garden area looks like it will be beautiful in the spring. I encourage everyone to spend just an hour of your time appreciating the beauty of this place (and maybe check out a book or t