Whether your child’s favorite place to learn is the kitchen, computer, workshop or your backyard, these books offer hands-on activities to keep them creating. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids by Christina Herkert Schul From block towers to blanket-and-pillow forts, children are natural builders. With this book, you can complete over 50 building projects with everyday […]
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Books Challenged in Bucks County
This year, individuals in Bucks County have challenged the presence of these titles in local public and school libraries. Because Bucks County Free Library is a public library tasked with serving the whole community, these titles are available on our shelves and through cloudLibrary and hoopla. Bucks County Free Library considers it the right and […]
New and Noteworthy Fiction by Black Writers
Broken down by audience and tone, these genre-defying publications from the past year spotlight various Black perspectives and cultures. As the Black lived experience is diverse, we encourage readers to explore the variety of American, immigrant, and global voices showcased below. For additional must-reads this month and year-round, see the cloudLibray Black History Month shelf […]
Getting Started with Manga
What is manga? Manga is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic and graphic novels originally published in Japan. Japanese comics differ from American comics in several ways. First, they are usually published in black and white, and full color is reserved for special editions or releases. Next, manga is read from right-to-left […]
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:
Reading Challenges That Go Beyond the Numbers
Many avid readers set a goal for how many books they want to read each year. But there are other ways to encourage yourself to read! If you’re looking to change up your reading goal for 2023, make one of these reading challenges your New Year’s resolution. If you get stuck or want some suggestions […]
Library Staff Picks: The Best Fiction of 2022
As we say goodbye to 2022, Bucks County Free Library staff chose their very favorite fiction books – for adults, teens and children – published in the last year. Pick one of these titles up from your local branch, or gift one as a holiday present! Be sure to check out our favorite non-fiction titles […]
12 Books Featuring Trans and Non-Binary Characters
November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week: a time to share stories and experiences that affect the transgender community. One approach is to read books centering the perspectives and lives of transgender and non-binary people – especially if the writers are also trans. To get you started, we’ve rounded up 12 books for adults, teens and […]
7 Books Based on Ancient Myths
Storytelling has been a tradition amongst civilizations all over the world as an oratory act long before the written word came into play. In fact, most ancient mythologies were traditionally told in the form of epic poems, plays, songs and dances. Today, these ancient myths are often retold either with a modern twist or from […]
Sticks and Stones? 12 Books to Help Kids Navigate Bullying
One in five kids report being bullied during the school year, but the true impact of bullying is even bigger. It affects bystanders, those who bully others, and the friends and families of those who are bullied. Books can help kids understand and respond to bullying. These positive stories demonstrate how children can react if […]
