Welcoming Week (Sept 10-19th, 2021) is a time for communities and neighbors to come together to help everyone, regardless of background, to feel seen, respected, and welcomed. I can relate to feeling unwelcome in many spaces because of the way I look. Strangers often ask me where I’m “really from” or what nationality I am […]
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6 BIG reasons to get a library card!
There’s much more to your local library than books. A library card is a powerful tool that allows you and your family to explore, learn, and connect with the world around you. Here are a few BIG things you’ll receive access to with a Bucks County Free Library card: Children’s Books and Activities Need to […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. This is a time when people across the nation honor Hispanic and Latino Americans’ cultures, heritage, contributions, and accomplishments. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month helps our country show our recognition and support for Latinos’ work in helping the United States […]
Change in Hoopla Limits
As of September 1, Hoopla borrows will be limited to 4 per month. We are aware that this change will disappoint some of you. The library did not make this decision lightly. Unfortunately, the huge jump in downloads since the start of the pandemic has driven up costs, especially for Hoopla, where the library pays […]
How Libraries Can Help You Be More Mindful
Has life stressed you out? School, work, health, keeping up with chores, money, weight, pandemics, etc. Then Summer might be a good time to start a mindfulness routine, individually or as a family, that helps you chill out! Did you know that practicing mindfulness can actually change your brain and benefit you physically, cognitively, and […]
Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine!
Feeling stressed or anxious? We have an easy, fun, and free cure – laughter! It’s true: laughter really is strong medicine. There is no quicker or more dependable way to balance mind and body than a good laugh. Laughter boosts the immune system by causing a decrease in stress hormones and an increase in immune […]
Five TV Shows on Hoopla You Need To Start Binge Watching Today
Hoopla is one of our favorite resources at the Bucks County Free Library. It’s best known for downloading and reading books and graphic novels and listening to audiobooks. But did you know Hoopla also offers television shows from major channels like TNT, Cartoon Network, and BBC? With ten checkouts available each month, that is enough […]
Barnacles and Beaches
Put on your swimsuit, flip flops, and grab your sunscreen! Don’t forget your beach towel, bucket, and shovel for some sand! Let’s go on a beach walk! This week’s Summer Quest Badge is Barnacles and Beaches, and going on a beach walk is a great way to introduce this badge. Earning your badge is easy; […]
The Importance of LGBTQIA Stories
My Pride Month Reading Challenge has come to an end. I enjoyed reading a wide array of books and graphic novels that covered topics like first loves, coming out, and heartbreaks, as well as discovering one’s self-identity, freedom of expression, and freedom to love. Although I read so many types of stories, I had one […]
Aspiring Archaeologist
From reality television shows to scientific documentaries to museum exhibits – we are fascinated by stories of people unearthing the past. Archaeology is full of detective stories that capture our imagination. The Bucks County Free Library has great resources to fuel your search for discovery and your need for knowledge. Dig deep into our programs […]
