Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional character, Sherlock Holmes, first appeared in A Study in Scarlet in 1887. Four novels and 56 short stories later, the popularity of Sherlock Holmes continues into the 21st century and has inspired several movies and TV shows. In honor of his “birthday” on January 6, we are highlighting some of […]
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Board Games to Keep the Whole Family Busy
This holiday season when the kids are off from school and the whole family is over to celebrate be prepared to keep everyone entertained! Here are our suggestions for games that will get everyone around the table: Trekking the National Parks – Trekking the National Parks is the Mensa and Parent’s Choice Award winning, family […]
Staff Picks: The Best of 2023 – Teen Fiction, Juvenile Fiction and Picture Books
Once again the staff from our seven branches have assembled a great line up of books published in late 2022 and in 2023 for you to read or listen to. Pick a title up at your local branch or check on cloudLibrary. Jump to : Juvenile Fiction Jump to : Picture Books Teen fiction Gwen & […]
Staff Picks: The Best of 2023 – Adult Fiction and Non-fiction
Once again the staff from our seven branches have assembled a great line up of books published in late 2022 and in 2023 for you to read or listen to. Pick a title up at your local branch or check on cloudLibrary. Jump to : Adult non-fiction Adult fiction He Who Drowned the World by […]
Give the gift of community
Richard comes to the library to feel a sense of belonging. Each week, he visits the library’s Bensalem branch, collects the newspapers from a staff member who has them waiting, and photocopies puzzles to do at home. “I’ve been reading the newspaper since I was four,” Richard says. “Newspapers are vital for our democracy.” Talking […]
Checkout a Book Club in a Bag
One of the popular collections at the Bucks County Free Library branches is the Book Club in a Bag collection. We have 38 titles to choose from, including the following fantastic new fiction and nonfiction titles we’ve added in 2023: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose […]
Read ALL the Comics! (A How-To)
Looking for your next graphic novel read? Whether you’re a longtime comics fan or just dipping your toe into the medium, here all the different ways you can find graphic novels at the library. Print Comics and Graphic Novels With over 8,000 graphic novels in our print collection, there’s something for every reader! You can […]
8 Novels Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a great time to pick up a book that centers Hispanic people, history, and culture. Try one of these recent novels, or check cloudLibrary for even more e-books and audiobooks perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month. After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez A rivals-to-lovers romance! Bartender […]
LinkedIn Learning Courses to Prepare for Career Certifications
Many LinkedIn Learning courses can prepare you for certification tests in various industries, from project management to human resources to cybersecurity. Even better, LinkedIn Learning is free with a Bucks County library card! A LinkedIn account is not required. To start one of the courses below: You can also browse all LinkedIn Learning courses by […]
Refer a Friend to the Library!
Let’s make sure everyone in Bucks County has access to the library! Refer a friend to the Bucks County Free Library during Library Card Sign-Up Month (September), and you’ll both be entered to win tote bags of library goodies, including a t-shirt, water bottle, mug, bookmarks, and more. When your friend picks up their library […]
