Celebrate National Library Week at Bucks County Free Library April 6-12, 2025 What draws you to the library? Everything! From books to digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. You’re invited to join the celebration at Bucks County Free Library! Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited […]
Announcements
Advanced Screening & Discussion: PBS Documentary “Free for All: The Public Library”
Love your library? Don’t miss this free documentary screening! For National Library Week this year (April 6-12), Bucks County Free Library has partnered with WHYY to bring you a preview of “Free for All: The Public Library.” Created by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, “Free for All” tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who […]
BCFL Earns Bronze Star Recognition in PA Forward® Star Library Program
Bring your lunch and read a good book in the sunshine this spring! The outdoor patio at Doylestown is open during library hours, weather permitting. Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) is committed to enriching our community through access to resources, technology, and lifelong learning. This dedication was recently recognized as BCFL achieved the Bronze Star […]
Automatic Renewals Make Your Life Easier—Here’s How!
Looking for a quick answer? Read through our FAQs! Couldn’t make it to the library in time to renew your materials? Don’t fret! Starting March 1, 2025, you’ll have one less thing on your to-do list thanks to automatic renewals. Eligible library materials checked out on your account will try automatically renewing the night before […]
What You Read in 2024
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Authors : Apply for the 2024 Author Fair
Calling all Bucks County authors! Bucks County Free Library will host Author Fair for local authors at the Doylestown Branch on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30 AM to 1 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 […]
