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 […]
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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 […]
Bucks County Free Library Appoints New CEO
The Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) Board of Directors appointed Dana Barber as the library system’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at their June 17, 2024 board meeting. She will assume this role beginning July 15, 2024. “I’m looking forward to working with the dedicated team at BCFL to continue to enhance library services and […]
Quakertown Branch Reopens Monday, January 29th
The Quakertown branch of the Bucks County Free Library will open for regularly scheduled hours starting Monday, January 29th. Because of ongoing building repairs due to water damage, the preschool area and collections have been moved to the large meeting room, which is closed for booking. Collections and seating areas have been moved to accommodate […]
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 […]
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 […]
