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 […]
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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 […]
May Board Meeting
The next BCFL board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Levittown branch, 7311 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA.
Lynne’s Story: “I Believe in Reading.”
Lynne has rarely been without a book. As an only child, she followed her parents’ example and became an avid reader at a young age. “Books have been a constant,” Lynne says. “I started when I was little and I’ve been reading my whole life.” These days, Lynne turns to Bucks County Free Library for […]
18 Helpful Books on Mental Health
Integrated Behavior Health Specialist Lynsey Reiss will give a free talk on mental health at the Quakertown branch on May 16 at 6 PM. She’ll share tips for supporting mental wellness and ways to reduce stigma around mental illness. No registration is required. To learn more about the importance of mental well-being, pick up one […]
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 […]
Nancy’s Story: “The Library Is a Constant.”
When Nancy pictures her daughter as a young girl, she thinks of books. She remembers her two-year-old climbing the library stairs all by herself, carrying a big stack of books. She remembers her daughter handing her library card to staff at the Levittown branch. And listening to audiobooks on her Strawberry Shortcake cassette player. “She’s […]
“The Library Is Safe and Accepting.”
When Pigeon learned they needed volunteering experience to join the National Junior Honor Society, they thought of the library right away. “The library was a place I felt surrounded by like-minded people,” they say. “It’s safe and accepting.” Pigeon has been volunteering at the Yardley-Makefield branch for about six months. On a typical day, you’ll […]
Access Value Line for Free with Your Library Card
Bucks County library cardholders now have free, unlimited digital access to Value Line. Value Line is an investment research platform. You can track over 3,500 stocks, compare companies across 100 industries, and stay updated on market trends. Value Line is available to Bucks County library users on any device, in any location. To get started, […]
