On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, General Order #3 informed the citizens of Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved people were free. Juneteenth, short for June 19th, was celebrated annually in Galveston as the day that officially ended slavery in the United States. Juneteenth spread in […]
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Reading Olympics Lists Are Here!
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit has released the 2023 Reading Olympics lists. Download the list for: Elementary students (PDF) Middle school students (PDF) High school students (PDF) Ready to read? Check out the 2023 Reading Olympics shelf in cloudLibrary to download e-book and audiobook versions, or place holds through our catalog and visit your closest branch […]
Camp Summer Quest Starts June 18
Join the summer fun! Bucks County Free Library’s annual Summer Quest program starts June 18. Summer Quest for Kids This year’s theme, Camp Summer Quest, will transform reading logs into a camp booklet and beaded keychain. Readers can pick up their reading log and keychain at any Bucks County Free Library branch starting June 18. […]
8 Historical Novels about Exploration and Discovery
Adventure is calling! These thrilling historical novels focus on discovery and exploration, as characters are pitted against the elements, their own limits, and the misconceptions of those around them. The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister Virginia has been hired by an eccentric woman to lead a team of explorers into the Arctic to recover Captain […]
Pride Month Reads
June is LGBTQ Pride month! Chosen to honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, we use this month to celebrate all sorts of love, identities, and the human rights we all deserve. If you’re looking for some good reads as part of this celebration, here are a few of our recommendations! For even more titles, check […]
Is the Book Always Better Than the Movie?
Book or movie? Those of us who relish the title of “avid reader” might consider it no choice at all – clearly, the book is always better! But what about those of us who love them both equally? Asking us to choose whether we prefer the book or the movie is impossible! So that’s exactly […]
Wes and Jenn’s Story: “A One-Stop Shop for Enriching Your Life”
Wes and his mom Jenn have a treasured library routine. They pick one bin of children’s books, sit on the floor beside it, and sort every book into a Yes pile and a No pile. “And sometimes, we even have to take the Yes pile and sort that one into Yes and No,” Wes says. […]
Get Your Very Own Library Mug, Tote or Sticker
Show your Bucks County Free Library pride – in style! Totes, mugs, and stickers sporting your library’s name are now available in our new online shop. All proceeds benefit Bucks County Free Library. New items and designs to come – stay tuned! At this time, merchandise is available only for online purchase and will be […]
18 Helpful Books on Mental Health
To learn more about the importance of mental well-being, pick up one of these recommended reads at the library. You’ll find even more titles on cloudLibrary. Books about Self-Care and Emotional Well-being Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski Sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski address the […]
10 Books Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
From family dramas to love stories to memoirs, these critically acclaimed titles center and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage and the lived experiences of Asian Americans. For even more titles, browse our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage shelf on cloudLibrary. Fiction Books Afterparties: Stories by Anthony Veasna So The stories in this […]
