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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
