2020? 2020 who? We here at BCFL Beanstack Headquarters* would like to offer a hearty congratulations to everyone who participated, fought, and struggled through our very first Read-a-Thon! Together, we read over 2,700 books in just over 3 months—how cool is that? And, of course, a special shout-out to those happy few who managed against […]
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Let Your Creativity Blossom with Courses at Lynda.com
Unleash your creativity with these expert-led courses on the creative process, songwriting, photography, drawing, and more! Access these Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) courses for free by using your library card. Get started in our e-Library. Creativity for All All of us—from accountants to event planners—regularly perform creative acts. Our brains already have the built-in machinery to […]
Stay Cozy! 5 Things to Do Inside with Your Family
December’s here, and that means staying inside where it’s nice and warm! Here are a few of our favorite suggestions on what to do this year to keep you and your family nice, cozy, and entertained. Enjoy a Performance on Zoom! The library has some exciting performers scheduled during the week of December 28, so […]
The Library Can Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals
Everyone has questions about money: Can I afford to retire early, on-time, or ever? Should I rent or buy? Am I saving enough? Do I need a budget? Anytime is a great time to learn more about money or to get your financial house in order. The library has books, videos, and on-line courses to […]
D.I.Y. Downloads: Printable Snowflakes
Looking for some surefire winter fun? Download, print, and create your own snowflakes with this fun activity! Use your snowflakes to create garlands, decorate your walls, or give as gifts.
You’re Not Alone: YA books on Mental Health
The brain is a part in our body. It is a very important part of our body, but it is still, at the end of the day, a part of our body. Like any other part of our body, it can get hurt. Or something can be different about how our brains work, just like other […]
What Kind of Book Are You?
If YOU were a book, which kind would you be? Answer 10 questions all about you in this fun quiz to see which book genre is most like your personality! Share with your family and friends and see if you can guess each others’ results. Did the quiz get it right, or did it misread […]
COVID-19 Service Update
Because of rising COVID-19 cases in our region, all public seating areas in Bucks County Free Library branches are closed beginning Monday, December 7. This includes study rooms. Public seating will not be available except for limited computer workstations, with a maximum session of one hour with no extensions. Buildings are open for browsing, holds […]
Character Caricatures!
Do you have a favorite book? Who’s your favorite character in that book? Share that character with the libraries! During the week of November 30th through December 6th, download the character cut out and draw in your favorite character! Bring it to your local library branch and it will be sent and displayed at the […]
Charge into Chapter Books!
Know a reader who’s ready to charge ahead into chapter books? There’s no greater rite of passage in a growing reader’s journey than the transition from easy readers to chapter books. You can help your young reader make a smooth transition by looking for titles with interesting stories, large text, big spaces between the lines, […]
