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Archives for September 2019

New Board Games at the Library

Bored by your tried and true board games? Then we have news for you! We’ve recently added new board games to our collection, including those listed below. Head over to the catalog to place a hold on a game or stop by your branch and see what’s on the shelf waiting for you.

Ticket to Ride – New York

This compact version in the wildly popular Ticket to Ride series features all new content. Instead of the usual trains, this version focuses on the iconic NYC taxi cabs. Ages 8+ – 2-4 players – 10-15 minute playing time – great for families.

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If You Liked This, Then Try This (Teen Edition)

Looking to add something to your TBR? Not quite sure what to pick up next? We’ve got you covered!

If you liked The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, then try out Give Me Some Truth by Eric Gansworth

  • Give Me Some Truth follows two Native American teens who are struggling to find their identity both on and off the reservation. Carson thinks his best chance to make his mark is by winning the local Battle of the Bands. Of course, it might help if he actually has a band first. Maggi has just moved back to the reservation and wants to create art outside of the traditional artwork her family sells to tourists. Taking place in 1980, Give Me Some Truth explores identity, social justice, first love, political, and pop culture, as well as two teens trying to reconcile the life they have with the life they want.
    • Book Notes: This book has strong ties to John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Beatles. There’s a lot of musical influence within the storyline. Like The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Gansworth’s novel introduces readers to tough topics that might turn off readers looking for a light-hearted read. With that said, this is definitely one to try out for music lovers, Alexie lovers, and even John Green fans!
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Toddler Storytime

Toddler storytime is more than reading and playing. It is a special time for your child to begin a lifetime of learning. Young children can understand words long before the can say them. Remembering that there are different developmental timelines or milestones for toddlers is important. These milestones influence the understanding and meaning of words to each child at different times.

Many toddlers, as young as 18 months of age, can understand the meaning of objects and words. Along with the skill of comprehension, toddlers are developing and refining their fine motor skills. Combining these two skills and adding them to an interactive book, such as pop-ups, buttons, flaps, and 3-D elements, can increase a toddler’s wish to read. Storytimes introduce and reinforce many different types of books, stories, and authors.

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Read Along with Hoopla

Did you know that Hoopla offers read-along books to help your child develop their reading skills?

Follow along as a professional narrator reads your child a story. Each word is highlighted as it is read, so your child can read along. Pages turn automatically, or you can toggle the settings to pause between pages and explore the illustrations with your child!

When you log into Hoopla with your Bucks County library card, you’ll find thousands of read-along titles including fiction and nonfiction picture books and leveled readers. Check out beloved characters like Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, and Curious George, plus your favorite Disney and Marvel heroes and even classics like Caps for Sale and Freight Train.

Find the full list here or start with a selection of favorites here. Looking for your child’s favorite book? Use the Hoopla search bar and enter the title plus the term “read-along”.

— Recommended by Jennifer M., Collection Management Coordinator

Lynda.com Upgrading to LinkedIn Learning

Update: Our transition to LinkedIn Learning from Lynda.com has been put on hold. Please continue to use Lynda.com to learn new skills.

On Tuesday, September 24, Lynda.com will become LinkedIn Learning. With the upgrade, you’ll have access to over 14,500 courses, including in six other languages beyond English: French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

You will need your library card number and PIN to access the resource. In addition, you will need to have a LinkedIn profile.

Your first name, last name, and an email address are the only requirements to create a LinkedIn profile. You’ll have the same controls that all LinkedIn members do, including the ability to set your profile’s public visibility off as soon as you sign up. You can also choose to not have your profile be searchable on search engines. To learn how to manage LinkedIn’s privacy settings, read this article on Consumer Reports.

For more information on this upgrade, visit LinkedIn for Learning for Library — Patron FAQ.