Hey there, Kindle eReader users… we need to talk! You might have heard that Overdrive will no longer be available through the Bucks County Free Library. For most of our eBook readers, the transition to cloudLibrary should be pretty smooth, but for those of us who love reading on our Paperwhites – it hurts a […]
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e-Library Update: Access to OverDrive Ending. Head to cloudLibrary to Keep Reading.
Effective August 22, BCFL will no longer offer access to OverDrive (Libby). Most OverDrive titles will migrate to cloudLibrary. The decision to cancel Overdrive/Libby was not made lightly. OverDrive/Libby and cloudLibrary offer comparable collections, but the annual platform fee for cloudLibrary is significantly less. Our goal is to offer the largest collection possible at the […]
These Books Can Help Adults & Teens Earn Their 2020 Summer Quest Badges
Adults and teens who want to earn one or all of our six limited-edition Summer Quest badges can begin their quest by reading these books suggested by BCFL staff. Summer Quest kicks off on Saturday, June 20 with registration for Beanstack, our online reading site, opening that day. Learn more.
Celebrating Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were finally told they were free. This day came to be known as “Juneteenth,” and since the late 1800s has been celebrated annually as a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. […]
New Adult Books to Download and Read
Frustrated at being unable to get your hands on the newest bestsellers because our buildings are closed? We’ll be offering curbside pickup soon — keep an eye out for the announcement. In the meantime, these recent/upcoming titles are available in our cloudLibrary digital collection, ready to be downloaded to your favorite device.
Resources for Learning More About Racial Justice
Recent protests throughout the country have left me feeling the need to educate myself more about issues surrounding racial justice, and how I can make a difference. Here are some resources I’m finding useful – maybe you will too.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Reads for All Ages
I love the month of May because it’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Every May we celebrate the contributions, influence, and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islanders in America. Even though the month is almost over, you can read books by and about people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage anytime! This month and these […]
New Kids and Teens Reads Now Available on cloudLibrary
Looking for that just-right eBook or eAudiobook for your child or teen? Try searching cloudLibrary’s all new digital shelves curated by our BCFL librarians for a variety of interests, subjects, and reading levels. For school-age kids learning at home, engage in the beautiful outdoors with an exciting backyard adventure, nature project, outside maker lab, or […]
Instantly Available Titles for Your Virtual Book Club
Virtual books clubs have grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. While book clubs have long been popular, during this difficult time, more and more people have turned to book clubs to share quotes from favorite reads, discuss important issues or even dish on their favorite beach reads. If your book club has moved online […]
Books of the Times: What to Read During a Pandemic
What to read during a pandemic? Some readers turn to books that are optimistic. Others turn to books about plagues, pandemics, and disasters to try to make sense of what they are experiencing — if you’re in this category, check out these fiction and nonfiction titles, all available as eContent in cloudLibrary. Pandemics in Nonfiction […]