Wes and his mom Jenn have a treasured library routine. They pick one bin of children’s books, sit on the floor beside it, and sort every book into a Yes pile and a No pile. “And sometimes, we even have to take the Yes pile and sort that one into Yes and No,” Wes says. […]
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Get Your Very Own Library Mug, Tote or Sticker
Show your Bucks County Free Library pride – in style! Totes, mugs, and stickers sporting your library’s name are now available in our new online shop. All proceeds benefit Bucks County Free Library. New items and designs to come – stay tuned! At this time, merchandise is available only for online purchase and will be […]
Lynne’s Story: “I Believe in Reading.”
Lynne has rarely been without a book. As an only child, she followed her parents’ example and became an avid reader at a young age. “Books have been a constant,” Lynne says. “I started when I was little and I’ve been reading my whole life.” These days, Lynne turns to Bucks County Free Library for […]
18 Helpful Books on Mental Health
To learn more about the importance of mental well-being, pick up one of these recommended reads at the library. You’ll find even more titles on cloudLibrary. Books about Self-Care and Emotional Well-being Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski Sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski address the […]
Nancy’s Story: “The Library Is a Constant.”
When Nancy pictures her daughter as a young girl, she thinks of books. She remembers her two-year-old climbing the library stairs all by herself, carrying a big stack of books. She remembers her daughter handing her library card to staff at the Levittown branch. And listening to audiobooks on her Strawberry Shortcake cassette player. “She’s […]
“The Library Is Safe and Accepting.”
When Pigeon learned they needed volunteering experience to join the National Junior Honor Society, they thought of the library right away. “The library was a place I felt surrounded by like-minded people,” they say. “It’s safe and accepting.” Pigeon has been volunteering at the Yardley-Makefield branch for about six months. On a typical day, you’ll […]
Access Value Line for Free with Your Library Card
Bucks County library cardholders now have free, unlimited digital access to Value Line. Value Line is an investment research platform. You can track over 3,500 stocks, compare companies across 100 industries, and stay updated on market trends. Value Line is available to Bucks County library users on any device, in any location. To get started, […]
Doylestown Garden Refresh Underway Through April 30
The front gardens at Bucks County Free Library’s Doylestown branch will be revitalized over the next two weeks. Library services will not be impacted by construction, which should be complete by April 30. The drive-up book drops may be temporarily unavailable, but the book drop beside the front door will remain accessible. The centerpiece of […]
“I Saw What a Value the Library Is.”
After using Bucks County Free Library for many years, Pat Dunn wanted to give back. She began volunteering at the Yardley-Makefield branch after retiring in 2019. “Then COVID came,” Pat says. “When the libraries were closed during the pandemic, I saw even more what a value the library is to the community. I was buying […]
How to Access the 1950 Census Records
The 1950 census records were released to the public on April 1, 2022 – no joke! The genealogy community is abuzz, but you don’t have to be a family history expert to use them. Whether you’ve hit a brick wall in your personal research or you’re a lifelong Pennsylvanian interested in your community’s development, the […]
