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Archives for June 2019

Time to Get Grilling!

Now that summer’s here, you may be thinking about lounging by the pool and hosting a barbecue. Let us help!

First things first: are you looking for a new grill? No, you can’t check one out from the library. (Yet.) But did you know your Bucks County library card gives you access to Consumer Reports online? Check out their ranking of the Best Gas Grills of the Year before you go shopping! To “unlock” Consumer Reports’ Gas Grill Ratings, make sure to access Consumer Reports through our e-Library.

Once your grill is ready to go, don’t forget to check out our cookbook collection to get inspiration for your next cookout. Maybe one of these titles will spark your interest:

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Start Planning Your Vacation

If you’re planning a summer vacation, don’t forget to stop by your local library – we can help!

You can find travel guides in the nonfiction section of your local library between the call numbers 914-919, or by doing a subject search in the catalog for “guidebooks.” You’ll find guides to popular regions and cities in the U.S. and around the world! Need some suggestions? Check out these recent arrivals: [Read more…] about Start Planning Your Vacation

Celebrate Reading with Reading Olympics

Looking for books to read this summer break? Try checking out a Reading Olympics eBook or audiobook from cloudLibrary!

Reading Olympics is a county-wide reading program from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit for students in elementary and secondary schools. It is “designed to encourage children to read more by helping them discover the joy and excitement of reading,” while exposing them to quality literature on a variety of topics and writing styles.

The 2020 Reading Olympics book lists are now posted and are available here.

Download these titles to get a jump start this summer on checking these books off your to-read list!

— recommended by Kathleen L., Collection Management Librarian

Mood Room

You’ve got me feeling emotions, deeper than I’ve ever dreamed of.
You’ve got me feeling emotions, higher than the heavens above.
– Mariah Carey

Sometimes we feel happy, and sometimes we feel bored. We feel angry, sad, hopeful, silly, and so much more. This month at the Quakertown Branch’s Discovery Studio Mood Room, you can explore all of your feelings, whatever they may be.

Here are some books to get you thinking about all of the different types of emotions you can feel.

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Summer Quest Kicks Off on June 22!

Join us on Saturday, June 22, when Summer Quest kicks off at all branches. We’ll have GIANT games, bubbles, face painting, crafts, and more! Learn about this summer’s limited-edition badges, pick up reading logs for the whole family, and enter our social media contest for a chance to win 6 VIP TICKETS to a Summer Quest performance on Saturday, June 29. 

Summer Quest features a variety of free, fun activities to help kids stay active, expand knowledge, and engage with the community when school is out.

During Summer Quest families will find: entertainers and animals touring the branches, limited-edition Badge Squad: Summer Quest badges, a Design Your Own Badge contest, reading challenges, hands-on STEM activities, sensory experiences, physical challenges, arts and crafts, and storytimes.

Learn more on our Summer Quest page. To see events and activities taking place at your branch this summer, visit our Events calendar.