Whether it was snuggled up on the couch, at your favorite local spot with a group of friends, or during your afternoon walk, you sure did read a lot this year! Were you able to get your hands on The Women by Kristin Hannah? If so, you were one of over 940 BCFL readers who […]
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2024 Staff Picks
As we come to the end of another year, our staff has compiled a list of their favorite books published in 2024. Here are just a few of the titles selected (all these titles are available in print and in e-format). For more titles, please check out our cloudLibrary shelf of 2024 Staff Picks. We […]
How Your Support Transforms Lives: Sienna and Mika’s Story
When Sienna first brought her 18-month-old daughter Mika to the library a few months ago, Mika was a reserved and nonverbal toddler. As a new mother, Sienna sought out the library not just for books, but as a place to connect with other parents and provide Mika with opportunities to socialize and explore. Their visits […]
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: New Titles to Explore from 2024
November is National Native America Heritage Month, and we celebrate the rich cultures and histories of our indigenous peoples. In honor of this month, we are highlighting some titles new to our collection in 2024. All are available in print, as well as in cloudLibrary. Adult The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is the October […]
Discover Local Talent at the Author Fair: Join Us at the Doylestown Branch on November 9th!
The Doylestown Branch will be hosting a Local Author Fair on November 9th from 10:30am to 1pm. Local authors will sell signed copies of their books. Attendees are invited to chat with published writers and learn more about the writing process. Registration is not required. Special guest at the Author Fair includes award-winning author, Kathryn […]
From Not-So-Scary to Spine-Tingling Reads
Picture it: the wind whips through the trees, fallen leaves settling on the sidewalk. Bare branches scratch your window, and a full moon rises. In the distance, is that a wolf howl? Not to worry though, because you’re safe inside with a scary story you downloaded from cloudLibrary! This October, check out our Not-So-Scary Scary […]
cloudLibrary Tips and Tricks
Featured Shelves – On the home page of the cloudLibrary website and the ‘Featured’ tab of the search screen in the app, you will find a number of digital shelves, each with a unique timely theme and titles curated by Bucks County Free Library librarians. These shelves are updated every couple of weeks, so check […]
Hoopla Changes
Due to funding, Bucks County Free Library has made the difficult decision to make some changes to the Hoopla digital collection. You may notice a shift in the available titles in the current collection. The library pays a set cost for each item borrowed through Hoopla’s service. This means some things will no longer be […]
It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Who should get a library card? Everyone! Every person who lives or works or studies in our county is welcome to share in the library’s resources! Why should I get a library card? Our library offers a constantly growing collection of resources in various formats, including books, movies, board games, and other educational resources and […]
Discover the Power of Decodable Books
Similar to Early Reader books, Decodables help new readers learn to read with the use of phonics skills. Decodable books allow children to practice the letter-sound relationships that they are learning. School Library Journal says that they ‘invite beginning readers to dive into books while offering achievable challenges as students master growing skills.’ (SLJ) The […]
