Effective Monday, February 28, masks are optional at all branches of Bucks County Free Library.
Archives for February 2022
5 Creative Ways to Save Your Place in a Book
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of an amazing read, a daring jump is about to be made, when – BING – the doorbell rings. You frantically search for a bookmark so you don’t lose your place. But what to use? In celebration of World Bookmark Day, here are some fun and resourceful bookmarks […]
Hail to the Chief: Get to Know Former U.S. Presidents
The Great Courses on hoopla Several of The Great Courses videos in hoopla’s collection focus on American history, including prominent political figures. Delivered by real professors, the lectures cover many eras of U.S. history. To get started, borrow a hoopla BingePass for the Great Courses collection. Each BingePass counts as one hoopla borrow and grants […]
Books on Bucks County History
Bucks County has a long and storied history. If you’re curious about this region’s past, pick up a book on Bucks County history at the library. Read the history of your hometown or learn about the trades, transportation and traditions of a bygone era. Check the Historic Bucks County shelf on cloudLibrary for even more […]
Library Services We Love
On this day of love and appreciation, Bucks County Free Library staff share their favorite things to do with a Bucks County library card. Some are common services and others are off the beaten path, but we love them – and you might, too! Unique Items “My favorite thing the library offers are ‘goodie bags’ […]
10 Books to Read If You Liked The Handmaid’s Tale
Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale hasn’t been out of print since it was first published in 1985. It’s been culturally and politically resonant with generations of readers and recently became a critically acclaimed television show. If you couldn’t put down The Handmaid’s Tale or you binge-watched the Hulu series, add one of these titles to […]
Go for Gold with These Winter Sports Books
The 2022 Winter Olympics are here! If you’re excited to watch your favorite skaters, skiiers and snowboarders in Beijing, add one of these Olympian books to your reading list. Download even more e-books and audiobooks about sports in cloudLibrary. Books for Adults Beartown by Fredrik Backman Beartown’s junior ice hockey team is about to compete […]
20 Books That Celebrate Black Joy
As we begin Black History Month, we encourage you to pick up a book that centers and celebrates Black joy. On this list you’ll find a variety of books – romances, fantasies, adventures, memoirs and more – that highlight Black lives, communities and relationships. For even more titles, be sure to check our Black […]
