Click, click, click. It’s just after opening time on a chilly Monday morning. In the back of the library, Charles is furiously clicking away on the computer. He’s about to take the most important test of his life. After almost two years of studying—hundreds of hours at the Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library—he’ll […]
Archives for November 2021
Seasons Readings! Books to Spark Your Holiday Spirit
The most festive time of the year is here! For most of us, the 2021 holiday season looks different than last year. Many folks are excited to revive old celebrations, while others are embarking on new traditions. No matter how you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, reading is a wonderful way to spend your holiday […]
Where Are All the New Releases?
Have you noticed that some newly released books aren’t on library shelves? The supply chain and labor shortages affecting holiday shopping also affect your library. Publishers, our book vendors and shipping services are all experiencing delays. This is a problem for libraries across the country, and Bucks County Free Library is no exception. Through the […]
Affirming Books By and About Transgender People
A lot of the public’s awareness of the transgender community comes from movies, television shows and books. But for decades, media did not accurately represent or characterize transgender people. Transgender Awareness Week – November 13 to 19 – highlights transgender people and the issues faced by members of the community. It’s also a time for […]
National Book Award Winners from Pennsylvania
The winners of the 2021 National Book Awards will be announced in just a few days. This year, there are 25 finalists in five categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people’s literature. Since the National Book Awards began in 1950, hundreds of authors have been honored for their exceptional books. And many are […]
Just Picture It! Hopeful Titles to Help Your Kids Be Optimistic
We all know it feels better to be optimistic than pessimistic, but optimism goes deeper than that. Researchers have found that a positive outlook is linked to resilience, better physical health and even a longer life. In children, optimism leads to more positive interactions in school and decreases the risk of depression. One way to […]
10 Books for Native American Heritage Month
It’s National Native American Heritage Month! November is a great time to pick up a book by or about Indigenous people. Whether you’re introducing a young reader to the Navajo Code Talkers or looking for literature by today’s most prolific Indigenous writers, you’ll find plenty of options at your library. These are just a few […]
