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 […]
Announcements
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 […]
Virtual Q&A with ‘Saturday’ Author Oge Mora
Saturday by Oge Mora has been selected for Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child program. As part of the program, Ms. Mora will speak virtually to children across the state on Tuesday, April 5 at 10 AM. She’ll talk about her work as a storyteller and answer questions from young readers. Register and submit questions […]
Doylestown’s Play Area Open after Renovations
The children’s play area at the Doylestown branch has reopened! After a few weeks of renovations, the space is bigger, brighter, and even more fun for little ones. Your child’s favorites, like the jumbo dollhouse, are joined by a light table, new toys and games, and a Lego wall. A few more surprises will be […]
Try These New “Book Club in a Bag” Titles
Take the guesswork out of your book club’s next read! Six new titles have been added to the library’s Book Club in a Bag collection: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Maid: Hard […]
Masks Optional at All Branches
Effective Monday, February 28, masks are optional at all branches of Bucks County Free Library.
Try the New Upgraded Catalog
Bucks County Free Library switched to a new, user-friendly online catalog. The new system is easier to navigate and comes with features to help you get the most out of your library card. New and Exciting Features Searching the catalog is more intuitive, and you can filter the results to find what you’re looking for […]
Closing the Book: How You Used Your Libraries in 2021
While numbers don’t tell the whole story, they do illustrate how many people benefit from Bucks County’s libraries! Here’s a snapshot of how you turned to Bucks County’s libraries in 2021. Most Popular Adult Fiction The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah A Time for Mercy by John Grisham Sooley by John Grisham Eternal by Lisa […]
ABCmouse Available for Free With Your Library Card
Give your child the gift of endless learning and fun! Your Bucks County library card now offers free, unlimited access to ABCmouse – on any device, in any location. With ABCmouse, children ages 2-8 can hone their skills in reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. The app offers over 10,000 activities, from e-books […]
Stream Unlimited Content with hoopla BingePass
Introducing hoopla BingePass! Using just one hoopla Instant borrow, Bucks County residents can now stream certain kinds of content for 7 days. Digital Magazines Read current issues of more than 40 popular magazines, like Reader’s Digest, HGTV, Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeeping and Time for Kids. The hoopla reading experience is specifically designed for phones and […]
