While numbers don’t tell the whole story, they do illustrate how many people benefit from Bucks County’s libraries! Here’s a snapshot of how you turned to Bucks County’s libraries in 2021. Most Popular Adult Fiction The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah A Time for Mercy by John Grisham Sooley by John Grisham Eternal by Lisa […]
Archives for December 2021
ABCmouse Available for Free With Your Library Card
Give your child the gift of endless learning and fun! Your Bucks County library card now offers free, unlimited access to ABCmouse – on any device, in any location. With ABCmouse, children ages 2-8 can hone their skills in reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. The app offers over 10,000 activities, from e-books […]
Staff Picks 2021: Adult Fiction
Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to our final list of staff picks! If you’re looking for a great read to wrap up 2021, pick up one of these titles that Bucks County library staff enjoyed. For more recommendations, review all our Staff Picks for 2021 or the Staff Picks shelves on cloudLibrary. The Adventure […]
Staff Picks 2021: Adult Non-Fiction
From parenting to cults, this year Bucks County library staff enjoyed reading about how people relate to each other and our world. Want more staff recommendations? Check out all of our Staff Picks for 2021 or browse the Staff Picks shelves on cloudLibrary. Cultish by Amanda Montell Cultish is a book analyzing the language that […]
Staff Picks 2021: Young Adult Books
For the sixth year, Bucks County library staff chose their favorite books published in the last calendar year. Today’s list: Young Adult Fiction. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a teen or wondering what to add to your own To Be Read pile, here’s what we recommend! Want more recommendations? Check out all of […]
Staff Picks 2021: Children’s Books
Library staff across Bucks County rounded up children’s books published in 2021 that your kids will love. For even more recommendations, check out all of our Staff Picks for 2021 or browse the Staff Picks shelves on cloudLibrary. One, Two, Grandma Loves You by Shelly Becker Reading age: 3-5 years old A young girl and […]
Stream Unlimited Content with hoopla BingePass
Introducing hoopla BingePass! Using just one hoopla Instant borrow, Bucks County residents can now stream certain kinds of content for 7 days. Digital Magazines Read current issues of more than 40 popular magazines, like Reader’s Digest, HGTV, Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeeping and Time for Kids. The hoopla reading experience is specifically designed for phones and […]
Ancestry Available Only at the Library
Ancestry is only available for in-library use as of January 1. Back in March 2020, Ancestry temporarily made the library edition of its database available to patrons at home. Now that library doors are open again, Ancestry is available for in-library use only. You can access Ancestry from library computers or your own laptop, tablet […]
Coming Soon: 5 New Catalog Features You’ll Love!
Have you heard? Bucks County Free Library will switch to a new online catalog system on January 12! Smooth, simple, and a breeze to use, the new system will help you get the most out of your library. Here are 5 new system features we’re excited about! Improved Searching Frustrated with the online catalog search? […]
Read-Alikes for December’s Hottest Books
Waiting to get your hands on a popular book? We’re here to help! Try one of these read-alikes for some of December’s most popular titles. Popular Fiction Titles and Read-Alikes Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney You may also enjoy: Days of Distraction by Alexandra Chang Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Writers and […]
