As readers, we know the fun of immersing ourselves in the worlds created by our favorite authors. But sometimes you need a break from the page! These board games put you in the role of storyteller, or send you deep into the mind of a beloved literary character. For a fun evening with your friends […]
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Local Authors: Apply for the 2023 Author Fair
Calling all Bucks County authors! Bucks County Free Library will host an Author Fair for local authors at the Doylestown branch on Saturday, November 4 from 12:30 to 3 PM. If you’re a professionally published or self-published author in Bucks County, you’re invited to apply! Authors selected to participate will be able to promote their published work, […]
Get Your Summer Quest Shirt or Mug!
Celebrate another summer of learning and fun with an official Summer Quest shirt or mug. Proceeds from the sale of library merchandise benefit the Bucks County Free Library. Items are available online only and cannot be purchased or picked up at your branch. After purchase, your item will be created and shipped to you directly.
How to Avoid Passport Scams
As travel continues to increase after the “pandemic pause,” many American citizens are rushing to get U.S. passports. That’s good news for scammers and identity thieves who prey on travelers desperate to obtain a new or renewed passport before a trip. Passport applications ask for sensitive personal information, including: Identity thieves can use this information […]
Our Favorite Beach Reads
Whether you’re heading down the shore or soaking up some sun in the backyard, this is the perfect time of year for a beach read! A good beach read is entertaining, compelling, and pulls you in right away. If you’re looking for a beach read recommendation, start with these picks from library staff. And check […]
Disability Pride: 19 Books for Readers of All Ages
July is Disability Pride Month: a celebration of the history, achievements and experiences of the disability community. July 26 marks the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark law that lowered many barriers to access and inclusion. People with disabilities are represented in – and write – many books […]
Earn Your Summer Quest Badges with These Resources
Do you have what it takes to earn all 6 limited edition Summer Quest badges? This summer’s badges will take you deep into the world of cooking, comics, cinema and more! To earn badges, complete two listed activities from each badge on the teen/adult summer reading log. If you’re helping an elementary school student earn […]
13 Books to Read for Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which celebrates the day that officially ended slavery in the United States, became a federal holiday in 2021. Many organizations (including Bucks County Free Library) will observe the holiday this year on Monday, June 19. Books can help us reflect on the importance of Juneteenth and the lasting impact of slavery and the Reconstruction […]
Get your Reading Olympics list and get reading!
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit has released the 2024 Reading Olympics lists. Download the list for: Ready to read? Check out the Reading Olympics shelf in cloudLibrary to download e-book and audiobook versions, or place holds through our catalog and visit your closest branch to pick up print books. How Reading Olympics Works Reading Olympics is […]
12 New LGBTQ+ Novels for Pride 2023
Celebrate Pride Month by making a point to read a novel by or about a queer person. To get you started, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites from the library’s new release shelves, including mystery, romance, and more. Need more recommendations? Check cloudLibrary for LGBTQ+ e-books and audiobooks. Literary Fiction All This Could Be […]
