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 […]
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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, […]
Doylestown Garden Refresh Underway Through April 30
The front gardens at Bucks County Free Library’s Doylestown branch will be revitalized over the next two weeks. Library services will not be impacted by construction, which should be complete by April 30. The drive-up book drops may be temporarily unavailable, but the book drop beside the front door will remain accessible. The centerpiece of […]
“I Saw What a Value the Library Is.”
After using Bucks County Free Library for many years, Pat Dunn wanted to give back. She began volunteering at the Yardley-Makefield branch after retiring in 2019. “Then COVID came,” Pat says. “When the libraries were closed during the pandemic, I saw even more what a value the library is to the community. I was buying […]
6 Books Recommended by Bucks County Writers
One of the best ways to become a better writer is to read. In addition to reading well-written novels and short stories, many writers benefit from reading books about writing. Several Bucks County writers told us the books about writing that impacted them most. If you need a little inspiration or just a thoughtful reflection […]
15 Middle Grade and YA Books with Neurodivergent Characters
Neurodivergent characters are important for tweens and teens. It’s important for young readers with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and ADHD to see themselves represented in literature. And it’s just as important for neurotypical friends and family to see the world from their perspective. These middle grade and young adult books feature neurodivergent characters. Some are […]
How to Access the 1950 Census Records
The 1950 census records were released to the public on April 1, 2022 – no joke! The genealogy community is abuzz, but you don’t have to be a family history expert to use them. Whether you’ve hit a brick wall in your personal research or you’re a lifelong Pennsylvanian interested in your community’s development, the […]
Virtual Q&A with ‘Saturday’ Author Oge Mora
Saturday by Oge Mora has been selected for Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child program. As part of the program, Ms. Mora will speak virtually to children across the state on Tuesday, April 5 at 10 AM. She’ll talk about her work as a storyteller and answer questions from young readers. Register and submit questions […]
