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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
All Branches Now Hiring Program Leaders
In 2023, the Bucks County Free Library is kicking off a major initiative to offer more, better story times to the children and families we serve. Our success will depend on hiring eight new part-time Program Leaders. The ideal candidate loves connecting with young children and their families and is passionate about leading learning through […]
The Final Page: Bucks County Library Usage in 2022
From new books to summer programs to storytimes, 2022 was a busy year! Here’s a quick look at how our community used Bucks County Free Library this year. Library Usage Most Popular Adult Books The top 3 adult books borrowed from the library and cloudLibrary: Most Streamed Media The top 3 items streamed on hoopla:
Virtual Author Series Begins in January
Mark your calendar! Bucks County Free Library will offer a series of free virtual talks with bestselling writers beginning in January. In addition to enjoying a talk led by each author, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the author and may submit questions while registering. Talks will be hosted through […]
Fines Can Now Be Paid Online
Using an online account, library users can now pay fines anytime with a credit or debit card. Here’s how: Click “My Account” on the catalog menu and log in. Click “Financial details.” Leave the check beside each fine you’d like to pay, and uncheck any fines you’d like to pay later. Click “Payment of selected items.” Click […]
