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All Bucks County Free Library branches will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Holiday closures for all Bucks County public libraries are as follows: [Read more…] about Library Closures for Thanksgiving
Have you ever wondered how a robot knows what to do? Or how websites communicate with you? Learn the answers to these questions and a whole lot more … all without ever touching a computer screen!
In “Unplugged Coding,” we’ll teach you all the fundamentals of coding through games, crafts, and all sorts of activities, such as building an art robot or making your own Minecraft monster.
This program is for kids in grades 1-5 and will take place in our Quakertown and Yardley-Makefield branches. Online registration is required for each program date. [Read more…] about Unplugged Coding: Use Your Imagination to Learn Coding Skills
Each month, our Collection Management Specialist highlights new fiction and nonfiction titles in our system. This month, her list includes a thriller, a satire, and two books set during WWI — one fiction, the other nonfiction.
FICTION
Lies by T.M. Logan
Six days ago, Joe Lynch was a happily married man, a devoted father, and a respected teacher living in a well-to-do London suburb. But that was before he spotted his wife’s car entering a hotel parking garage. Before he saw her in a heated argument with her best friend’s husband. Before Joe confronted the other man in an altercation where he left him for dead, bleeding and unconscious. [Read more…] about 11 New Reads for Mid-Fall
‘Tis the season for scary stories! These 11 shivery reads are sure to have you looking over your shoulder every time you hear the slightest noise. BOO!
The Hunger by Alma Katsu – In this novel recommended by Stephen King, Katsu reimagines the gripping account of the Donner Party but with a supernatural twist.
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay – If you like your horror thought provoking and page turning, this is the novel to read. In this apocalypse scenario, several strangers are brought to a remote cabin where a vacationing family is the key to humanity’s survival. [Read more…] about Stories That Go Bump in the Night
Here are 16 captivating sci-fi/fantasy books, including a novella and a short story collection, to add to your TBR pile.
City of Lies by Sam Hawke – Jovan is the quiet forgettable friend of the Chancellor’s heir. But secretly he is a master of poisons and is trained to protect the Chancellor’s family from harm.
Furyborn by Claire Legrand – Two young women, centuries apart, hold the power to save the world, or destroy it. [Read more…] about 16 Captivating Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reads
When the leaves turn, and the weather grows cooler, it’s the perfect time to turn the pages of a new book. These recommended reads let you lose yourself in fictional worlds or become immersed in fascinating nonfiction narratives. [Read more…] about Recommended Reads for Early Fall
If you’ve been waiting for your favorite YA author to come out with a new book, you’re in luck. Here are ten new YA books arriving this fall — authors include Markus Zusak (The Book Thief), Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children), and Kwame Alexander (The Crossover).
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
From the author who gave us the extraordinary bestseller The Book Thief, comes the breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge—for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go and how much can he overcome? [Read more…] about New YA Books From Bestselling Authors
It’s back to school time! As you gear up for the school year, consider adding these library resources to your study routine. The best part? You can access them without ever leaving home!
We love LearningExpress for its job skills and college admissions test help, but don’t overlook the School Center for younger learners. Elementary, middle, and high school sections offer practice exercises for improving skills in math, English, social studies, science, and more. Eighth-graders can even find practice tests for their high school entrance exams!
Brainfuse is a library of resources for learners of all ages. Be sure to explore everything it offers, but here are a few of our favorites:
Need more help? Come in to your local library! We’re always happy to help you explore Bucks County Free Library’s electronic and traditional materials.
These resources are sponsored and funded by the Bucks County Free Library for all county residents. Visit buckslib.org for more.
Having trouble with your electronic equipment? Want to learn more about something you already own? Need help contacting the manufacturer? As we like to say, if it has a power button, we can help!
Our skilled Help Desk technicians are certified to provide support and assist with repairs, upgrades, and service for equipment that is no longer covered by a warranty. For equipment still covered under warranty, we will provide support and help you communicate with the manufacturer about your problem. If a part is required to fix your computer or device, we will let you know alternatives for where you can purchase the needed part with approximate prices.
Help Desk is offered at most branches and, starting September 16, we’ll have Sunday Help Desk hours at the Doylestown branch from 1 to 5 p.m.
Appointments are recommended. View our services and schedule an appointment.
This fall, we are rolling out a series of adult education programs aimed at helping you learn and engage with a variety of important topics. Because at Bucks County Free Library, we believe learning is a lifelong pursuit! [Read more…] about New Adult Education Programs This Fall
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