Have you ever wondered why National Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September? Many Latin American countries observe their Independence Day in mid-September. President Johnson introduced the holiday as a week-long recognition to honor the rich Hispanic culture and contributions of Latinos in the Unites States. Eventually, President Reagan expanded it into a […]
Your Child’s First Library Card: What Parents and Guardians Should Know
Bucks County Free Library staff provide thousands of new library cards every year, and it’s always extra special when the new cardholder is a child. Whether you use the library frequently or want to make it a new habit, getting your children involved is a great place to start! Here’s what you’ll need to know […]
Apply for a Library Card Online
New to the area? Need a library card for your child? You can apply at any branch of Bucks County Free Library – or start the process right on our website. Apply Online You’ll need to provide an email address to register online. After you register, you can use your new online account to place […]
Lights, Camera, Acting! 8 Bestselling Hollywood Memoirs
Summertime means blockbuster movies! Memoirs are a great way to get to know your favorite actor or director – and how their lives shaped their performances on the big screen. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular memoirs and autobiographies from Hollywood’s hottest. Even better, pair a star’s biography with a movie! Browse the […]
Royal Reads: 9 Historical Novels About Nobility
There’s something so delicious about royal novels. You get to peek behind closed doors and witness scandals, drama and betrayals against the backdrop of rich historical settings and details. We’ve rounded up nine of our favorite books centering on the mayhem of monarchy. Check cloudLibrary for royal reads you can enjoy on your mobile […]
Committed to reading: Maya’s Summer Quest story
Maya heard the timer go off but decided to keep reading. After all, 15 minutes goes fast when you’re halfway through Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children! As part of Bucks County Free Library’s Summer Quest reading program, Maya challenged herself to read for 15 minutes every day this summer. “More often than not, she […]
Coming Full Circle: Vyvyanna’s Volunteer Experience
For Vyvyanna, volunteering at the Perkasie branch of Bucks County Free Library was a homecoming of sorts. She grew up in the Upper Bucks area and fondly recalls visits to the Quakertown branch with her daycare. “I remember having the best time when special performers came to the library each summer,” she says. “It was […]
10 Picks from Celebrity Book Clubs
Several high-profile celebrities launched their own book clubs to engage with their fans and encouraging reading. Stars like Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon have long-standing clubs that curate monthly picks according to a certain theme (Reese chooses women-centered stories). Other notable people, such as Barack Obama, simply choose to list their favorite reads at the […]
11 Page-Turning Historical Thrillers
Combine suspense, action and intrigued with a historical setting, and you’ve got an unforgettable book! Go back in time with one of these fast-paced thrillers. The Abstainer by Ian McGuire A tale of the underground war for Irish independence. Two men’s lives intersect in this gripping novel about an Irish-American Civil War veteran who […]
Get Your Summer Quest T-Shirt, Mug or Sticker Sheet
Show your summer reading spirit! Bucks County Free Library’s online shop is stocked with Summer Quest T-shirts for your whole family! Plus enamel camp mugs and sticker versions of the characters in the children’s summer reading log. These items are exclusive to Bucks County Free Library, and all proceeds benefit Bucks County Free Library. Merchandise […]
