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 […]
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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 […]
Why a Teacher Recommends VOX Books for Young Readers
To meet the growing demand for read-along books, Bucks County Free Library recently added hundreds of new fiction and non-fiction VOX books to the library’s read-along collection. That’s great news for Jenn Wallover, a second-grade teacher who uses VOX books regularly in her Bensalem classroom. Benefits of VOX Books Jenn sees many benefits of VOX […]
Doylestown’s Play Area Open after Renovations
The children’s play area at the Doylestown branch has reopened! After a few weeks of renovations, the space is bigger, brighter, and even more fun for little ones. Your child’s favorites, like the jumbo dollhouse, are joined by a light table, new toys and games, and a Lego wall. A few more surprises will be […]
Feeling Crafty? Start at the Library!
March is National Craft Month! Whether you’re new to DIY or an experienced crafter, look no further than your local library. Get inspired, hone your skills, and get the information you need to start your next project. For even more books, check out the National Craft Month shelf on cloudLibrary. Online Resources Flipster Access hundreds […]
Biographies & Memoirs of Remarkable Women
Women’s History Month is a great time to pick up a book or two about extraordinary women. From war and espionage to pioneers in medicine and education, the library has a biography for you. For more books on trailblazing women, check our Women’s History Month shelves on cloudLibrary. The Best We Could Do by Thi […]
Try These New “Book Club in a Bag” Titles
Take the guesswork out of your book club’s next read! Six new titles have been added to the library’s Book Club in a Bag collection: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Maid: Hard […]
Masks Optional at All Branches
Effective Monday, February 28, masks are optional at all branches of Bucks County Free Library.
5 Creative Ways to Save Your Place in a Book
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of an amazing read, a daring jump is about to be made, when – BING – the doorbell rings. You frantically search for a bookmark so you don’t lose your place. But what to use? In celebration of World Bookmark Day, here are some fun and resourceful bookmarks […]
Hail to the Chief: Get to Know Former U.S. Presidents
The Great Courses on hoopla Several of The Great Courses videos in hoopla’s collection focus on American history, including prominent political figures. Delivered by real professors, the lectures cover many eras of U.S. history. To get started, borrow a hoopla BingePass for the Great Courses collection. Each BingePass counts as one hoopla borrow and grants […]
