Still reeling from the whirlwind of Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid? Or you loved the new Amazon miniseries? We’re here to help! These books are perfect if you like flawed but compelling characters, unusual storylines and can’t-put-it-down prose. Don’t forget to check the cloudLibrary app for e-book/audiobook versions of these titles. […]
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Picture Books to Help Kids with Anxiety
If your young child worries a lot, they’re not alone! Anxiety is the second most common mental health problem in kids. From being alone to making friends at a new school, many situations can cause anxiety. Picture books about anxiety, mindfulness and overcoming fear give kids words to describe their feelings, reassure them anxiety is […]
11 Novels for Fans of the Bridgerton Books
Dearest readers: if you have a Bridgerton-shaped hole in your heart (and your reading list), do try these books. Within their pages you’ll find whip-smart heroines and dashing gentlemen mixed up in heart-fluttering plots. For e-books and audiobooks like these, gentle reader, peruse the Bridgerton Readalikes shelf on cloudLibrary. Reading widely, after all, is a […]
Haddi’s Story: “I’ve found public libraries to be invaluable”
Haddi has been fighting with her sister for years. Not about the usual sibling squabbles — this fight is about books. At the Yardley-Makefield branch of Bucks County Free Library, Haddi stocks up on ammunition for The Book War: her annual competition against her sister, Hannah, to see who can read more books each year. […]
Courtney’s Story: “The more invested in accessible books, the better”
Books transport Courtney to other worlds – and she wants to get there as easily as possible. “Anytime I can escape into a book, I want to,” she says, “and I need my books to be accessible.” In the first three months of 2023, Courtney flew through 22 books. Half were e-books or audiobooks from […]
14 Books to Read During AAPI Heritage Month
May celebrates the accomplishments, rich history, and cultures of the people in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Whether you’re a member of the AAPI community like me and hoping to see your experiences reflected in the pages you read or looking to gain perspective on unfamiliar cultures, we hope this compilation of AAPI […]
Royce and Jacob’s Story: “My family has an opportunity to explore the world”
The library is one of Jacob’s favorite places. On any given afternoon, you might find Jacob and his dad, Royce, zipping around the children’s area at the Doylestown, Quakertown or Perkasie branches of Bucks County Free Library. Books are especially important to Jacob. At three and a half years old, he picks out his own […]
Lead a Book Club or Movie Matinee at Your Library
If you enjoy connecting with others about books or movies, Bucks County Free Library has two exciting volunteer opportunities for you. Book Club Leaders We’re looking for book club leaders to take the lead in hosting a book club discussion group every other month at the library. Options include leading a Book Club (6 books […]
Monthly Tech Talks start April 19
Looking to brush up on technology trends and tools? Bucks County Free Library has you covered with a free monthly series of Tech Talks. These one-hour lectures will guide you through tech-related topics such as software, security, and more. The library’s first Tech Talk will offer an overview of streaming devices – like Amazon Fire […]
Application Open for Community Information Fairs
Local non-profit organizations: you’re invited to apply to participate in Bucks County Free Library’s upcoming Community Information Fairs. This year’s fairs are scheduled for: Fairs typically draw several hundred attendees, offering Bucks County non-profit organizations and community leaders the opportunity to connect with area residents, distribute information, and collaborate with each other. The application is […]
