Bucks County is lucky to be the home of some fantastic forestry with seven county parks, six state parks and three nature centers. They are all great places to explore nature and find your favorite new outdoor place. These parks are not just for hiking. Your family can identify trees and wildflowers, search for animals, listen to the birds chirping and leaves rustling, explore […]
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Five Quick Books to Read During Pride Month
It’s that time of the week again! Week two of my Pride Reading Challenge has wrapped up, and I thoroughly enjoyed all five books I read. This week I tackled the rest of the graphic novels on my TBR as well as some of the shorter books. It was a very busy week, so these were […]
WANTED: MONSTER HUNTER
Do you have the skills required to help us track down an elusive cryptid running loose through the library? Are you familiar with creatures of myth and legend? Have you seen Bigfoot? Review our requirements and then submit your application to help us catch this beast. All applicants will receive their Cryptozoologist badge for their […]
Everyone Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is America’s newest federal holiday. It’s a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Like many American holidays, getting together with family and friends is traditional. When people gather, it’s often for a barbecue. Some of the foods served may be symbolic, such as collard greens to represent prosperity or red […]
Pride Reading Challenge Wrap Up
Howdy, Since my initial post kicking off this challenge, I’ve hit the ground running. I selected a wide array of books and immediately began devouring them. Although I’ve worked hard to diversify my TBR (To Be Read) pile for this challenge, this week’s wrap-up will not include any YA or adult titles. However, I managed to […]
Why I’m Challenging Myself to a Pride Month Readathon
This month is Pride Month, a time when LGBTQIA communities across the world celebrate who they are. Although some Pride celebrations are postponed to later this year, it is still recognized this month to pay homage to the Stonewall Uprisings in June 1969. To acknowledge this year’s Pride month we decided to do something a […]
Adult Reads for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is almost over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t read books written by Asian Pacific authors all year long! We’ve already shared some of our favorite books for young readers, but what about us, ahem, older readers? Fear not, dear reader, I’ve compiled a list of some of my personal […]
4 Clues to a More Mysterious May
Know a middle schooler who’s mad about malice, misdeeds, and other mystifying mayhem? Check out the four clues listed for each book or series below, and solve the riddle of which book will draw your tween or young teen reader in for a most mysterious month of May! Blackthorn Key Adventure series by Kevin Sands […]
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and highlight the rich history, influence, and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In honor of this month, here are some amazing books for young readers that we think you will enjoy sharing with your children! Check out […]
Mental Health Month 2021: You Are Not Alone
May is Mental Health Month. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental illness, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness.” Stress and feelings of sadness are normal, but if your symptoms are impacting your life, help is available. Get the facts […]
