Archives for June 2019

Time to Get Grilling!

June 28, 2019

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

June 26, 2019

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

Books on “The Science of Me”

June 24, 2019

This year’s Science in the Summer program is “The Science of Me.” This program invites children to explore various biological systems and how humans are alike and different from one another. Kids who are excited by this subject and want to learn more will enjoy reading these books:

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Beach Reads for the Summer of 2019

June 18, 2019

As you’re packing for the shore, make sure you remember the essentials: snacks, sunscreen, and something to read! If you’re looking for something fun and easy to toss in your beach bag, consider making one of these page-turners your next beach read.

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Celebrate Reading with Reading Olympics

June 17, 2019

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

Summer Quest: Books for Kids

June 13, 2019

Help your kids grow their Summer Quest reading minutes with these great books. Don’t forget to have them log their minutes on a Summer Quest reading log! They’ll be able to use their minutes to vote for an animal donation to Heifer International.

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Mood Room

June 6, 2019

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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Archives for June 2019

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