Amy came to the library in desperate need of adult connection. In 2015, she was a stay-at-home mom and new to Bucks County. “Storytime was my lifeline as I met other parents who wanted adult connection and early literacy exposure for their children,” says Amy (top row, center). “More than seven years later, these are […]
Archives for November 2022
12 Books Featuring Trans and Non-Binary Characters
November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week: a time to share stories and experiences that affect the transgender community. One approach is to read books centering the perspectives and lives of transgender and non-binary people – especially if the writers are also trans. To get you started, we’ve rounded up 12 books for adults, teens and […]
Moving Memoirs by American Veterans
These memoirs by U.S. military veterans offer a broad range of experiences in war – and returning home after. Pick up one of these memoirs to experience veterans’ stories of combat, crisis, and camaraderie in their own words. Check the Veterans Day shelf on cloudLibrary for more memoirs you can listen to or read on […]
Try a New DVD from The Great Courses
Learn something new this month! Bucks County Free Library just added more titles to the collection of DVDs and audiobooks from The Great Courses. Led by industry experts and university professors, The Great Courses offer college-level courses, documentaries, tutorials, travelogues, and more. Browse all The Great Courses DVDs in the catalog, or visit your nearest branch and […]
Fines Can Now Be Paid Online
Using an online account, library users can now pay fines anytime with a credit or debit card. Here’s how: Click “My Account” on the catalog menu and log in. Click “Financial details.” Leave the check beside each fine you’d like to pay, and uncheck any fines you’d like to pay later. Click “Payment of selected items.” Click […]
Novels By and About Indigenous Americans
Books are a great way to connect with the lives and experiences of Indigenous Americans. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ve rounded up eight popular novels – all by Indigenous writers – that focus on modern-day Indigenous people. For more e-books and audiobooks, browse the Native American Heritage Month shelf on cloudLibrary. The […]
