Celebrate National Library Week at Bucks County Free Library April 6-12, 2025 What draws you to the library? Everything! From books to digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. You’re invited to join the celebration at Bucks County Free Library! Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited […]
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Advanced Screening & Discussion: PBS Documentary “Free for All: The Public Library”
Love your library? Don’t miss this free documentary screening! For National Library Week this year (April 6-12), Bucks County Free Library has partnered with WHYY to bring you a preview of “Free for All: The Public Library.” Created by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, “Free for All” tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who […]
BCFL Earns Bronze Star Recognition in PA Forward® Star Library Program
Bring your lunch and read a good book in the sunshine this spring! The outdoor patio at Doylestown is open during library hours, weather permitting. Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) is committed to enriching our community through access to resources, technology, and lifelong learning. This dedication was recently recognized as BCFL achieved the Bronze Star […]
Automatic Renewals Make Your Life Easier—Here’s How!
Looking for a quick answer? Read through our FAQs! Couldn’t make it to the library in time to renew your materials? Don’t fret! Starting March 1, 2025, you’ll have one less thing on your to-do list thanks to automatic renewals. Eligible library materials checked out on your account will try automatically renewing the night before […]
What You Read in 2024
Whether it was snuggled up on the couch, at your favorite local spot with a group of friends, or during your afternoon walk, you sure did read a lot this year! Were you able to get your hands on The Women by Kristin Hannah? If so, you were one of over 940 BCFL readers who […]
2024 Staff Picks
As we come to the end of another year, our staff has compiled a list of their favorite books published in 2024. Here are just a few of the titles selected (all these titles are available in print and in e-format). For more titles, please check out our cloudLibrary shelf of 2024 Staff Picks. We […]
How Your Support Transforms Lives: Sienna and Mika’s Story
When Sienna first brought her 18-month-old daughter Mika to the library a few months ago, Mika was a reserved and nonverbal toddler. As a new mother, Sienna sought out the library not just for books, but as a place to connect with other parents and provide Mika with opportunities to socialize and explore. Their visits […]
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: New Titles to Explore from 2024
November is National Native America Heritage Month, and we celebrate the rich cultures and histories of our indigenous peoples. In honor of this month, we are highlighting some titles new to our collection in 2024. All are available in print, as well as in cloudLibrary. Adult The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is the October […]
Discover Local Talent at the Author Fair: Join Us at the Doylestown Branch on November 9th!
The Doylestown Branch will be hosting a Local Author Fair on November 9th from 10:30am to 1pm. Local authors will sell signed copies of their books. Attendees are invited to chat with published writers and learn more about the writing process. Registration is not required. Special guest at the Author Fair includes award-winning author, Kathryn […]
From Not-So-Scary to Spine-Tingling Reads
Picture it: the wind whips through the trees, fallen leaves settling on the sidewalk. Bare branches scratch your window, and a full moon rises. In the distance, is that a wolf howl? Not to worry though, because you’re safe inside with a scary story you downloaded from cloudLibrary! This October, check out our Not-So-Scary Scary […]
