Most career paths don’t begin with a single book, but Marc can point to one: The Red Web: The Struggle between Russia’s Digital Dictators and the New Online Revolutionaries. That book (borrowed through the library’s interlibrary loan/purchase suggestion service) and Marc’s educational background in Russian studies sparked his initial interest in cybersecurity. “I ultimately chose […]
Learning the Ropes: Sandy’s Story
Sandy is a quick study. The first couple of times she went into the stacks at the Quakertown branch with a list of titles needed to fulfill new holds, she was – in her own words – “terrible.” Now, her word is “slick.” “It’s a pretty long list when I come in on Monday mornings […]
The Final Page: Bucks County Library Usage in 2022
From new books to summer programs to storytimes, 2022 was a busy year! Here’s a quick look at how our community used Bucks County Free Library this year. Library Usage Most Popular Adult Books The top 3 adult books borrowed from the library and cloudLibrary: Most Streamed Media The top 3 items streamed on hoopla:
Reading Challenges That Go Beyond the Numbers
Many avid readers set a goal for how many books they want to read each year. But there are other ways to encourage yourself to read! If you’re looking to change up your reading goal for 2023, make one of these reading challenges your New Year’s resolution. If you get stuck or want some suggestions […]
Library Staff Picks: The Best Fiction of 2022
As we say goodbye to 2022, Bucks County Free Library staff chose their very favorite fiction books – for adults, teens and children – published in the last year. Pick one of these titles up from your local branch, or gift one as a holiday present! Be sure to check out our favorite non-fiction titles […]
Virtual Author Series Begins in January
Mark your calendar! Bucks County Free Library will offer a series of free virtual talks with bestselling writers beginning in January. In addition to enjoying a talk led by each author, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the author and may submit questions while registering. Talks will be hosted through […]
Library Staff Picks: The Best Non-fiction of 2022
Non-fiction helps us explore the world around us and the people who contribute to it. As we near the end of 2022, Bucks County Free Library staff weigh in on their favorite adult non-fiction titles released this year. These staff picks and more are also available as e-books in the cloudLibrary app. Agent Josephine: American […]
Getting Started with Graphic Novels
I love to talk comics with anyone and everyone, but I tend to hear the same concerns. People can’t figure out how to get into comics (“There are like a thousand issues of Superman!”). Or they worry they don’t know how to read comics (“Which panel do I read next?”). Most troubling of all, they […]
Your Support Helps People Like Amy
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 […]
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 […]
