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Graphic novels can be described as “novels using images, as well as words, to tell a story.” This genre includes so much more than the comic books it is usually associated with, and the popularity of graphic novels is on the rise with readers of all ages. But why should you read—or allow your child to read—graphic novels?
Graphic novels can be beneficial to readers because they: [Read more…] about The Benefits of Reading Graphic Novels
All Bucks County Free Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Holiday closures for District Member libraries are as follows:
Join our team as a volunteer, and share your unique talents with others. Whatever your interests and skills, we have the right volunteer opportunity for you.
Are you interested in working with our collection? We have opportunities for Book Sale Assistants, Building and Grounds Caregivers, Collection Care Assistants, Holds Processors, and Shelf Organizers.
Do you enjoy working with people? Volunteer to be a Community Ambassador, Computer Coach, e-Library Coach, Greeter, or Special Events Assistant.
If you enjoy working with children, you can volunteer to be a Book Buddy, Early Learning Assistant, Lunch Program Assistant, or Summer Quest Assistant.
You can apply online or in person at any of our seven branches. Volunteers must be 12 or older. Learn more about what is required and apply on our Volunteer page.
You are never too old for a children’s book. Oh so entertaining for their beautiful illustrations, some are silly, insightful, educational, and oh so wise. Inside these books are wonderful quotes on the power of love and the importance of sharing and realizing your potential. The lessons in these books aren’t just for kids. They are for the kid in all of us.
Take a look at these classic quotes from books and discover the power of a simple quote.
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What makes you laugh? Why are some jokes funny and dad jokes aren’t?
Probably the best way to make a joke less funny is to explain it. But The Humor Code: a Global Search for What Makes Things Funny tries anyway to take humor seriously. A psychology professor and a journalist travel around the world to find out what is universally (or at least globally) funny.
Try these on for a laugh:
Online registration for GSK Science in the Summer™ begins at noon on Tuesday, May 14. A free science education program for students entering second through sixth grade, GSK Science in the Summer™ will be offered at 17 library locations in Bucks County in June and July.
This year’s theme is The Science of Me, which invites children to explore both the biological systems that make humans fundamentally alike and the elements that interact to create a unique individual. Through engaging, hands-on exploration, students will discover how food becomes our body’s fuel, where oxygen goes when we breathe it, how our brains interpret the world, and what role DNA plays in making us who we are.
To see program dates and times at your library, view the program schedule.
GSK Science in the Summer™ is sponsored by GSK and offered in partnership with The Franklin Institute.
Registration for GSK Science in the Summer™ is online only and fills up quickly. To register, visit the GSK Science in the Summer™ registration site.
Your Bucks County Free Library card now gives you unlimited digital access to Consumer Reports Online. For more than 80 years, the experts at Consumer Reports have provided unbiased, reliable information, ratings, and reviews that help consumers make educated decisions. Now the library can help you access that information for free, helping you to choose the right products and services for you and your family.
With more than 9,000 product/service reviews and money-saving tips on purchasing appliances, automobiles, electronics, food, products for kids and babies, and more, Consumer Reports provides smarter choices for a better world.
To get started using Consumer Reports via the web or mobile apps, visit our e-library. You do not need to log in if you are accessing the resource while in the library. To access Consumer Reports outside of the library, you will need to log in using your user ID (library card number) and pin.
This resource is made possible through the support of the Hamilton G. Disbrow Trust.
Star Wars Day (May 4th) is almost upon us and if you are strong enough to pull the ears off a Gundark, we have exactly what you are looking for and all of it is just 12 parsecs away with your trusty library card.
If you are a young Padawan and just starting to venture out into the Star Wars Universe, do not worry. You will not be judged by your size. May we recommend Geof Smith’s Everything I Need To Know I Learned From A Star Wars Little Golden Book, an inspirational collection of Little Golden Book adaptations of classic Star Wars storylines featuring full-color illustrations of epic scenes from the entire saga.
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We’re collecting children’s books for prize awards during the month of May and need your help.
Please donate new and gently used children’s books (preschool to 12th grade) to the Service Desk at your branch from May 1 to 31.
To see hours for your branch, visit our Locations page.
Thank you!
When bedtime rolls around it can feel like a never-ending process…baths, teeth to be brushed, pajamas, and then storytime. Doesn’t it feel like the kids always pick the longest book ever? Why not make storytime fun for you as well by reading the following books together? [Read more…] about Kids Books That’ll Make Grown-Ups Laugh, Too!
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