Looking for your next graphic novel read? Whether you’re a longtime comics fan or just dipping your toe into the medium, here all the different ways you can find graphic novels at the library. Print Comics and Graphic Novels With over 8,000 graphic novels in our print collection, there’s something for every reader! You can […]
Children
Keep Your Child’s Summer Reading Habit Going
Did your young reader rise to the challenge of summer reading? Help them maintain that habit during the school year! Even with a full schedule of homework, after-school activities and family time, caregivers can use some time-tested strategies to keep kids reading year-round. Bucks County Free Library’s children’s services coordinator, Kate Transue, offers these tips […]
Board Games for Bookworms
As readers, we know the fun of immersing ourselves in the worlds created by our favorite authors. But sometimes you need a break from the page! These board games put you in the role of storyteller, or send you deep into the mind of a beloved literary character. For a fun evening with your friends […]
Get Your Summer Quest Shirt or Mug!
Celebrate another summer of learning and fun with an official Summer Quest shirt or mug. Proceeds from the sale of library merchandise benefit the Bucks County Free Library. Items are available online only and cannot be purchased or picked up at your branch. After purchase, your item will be created and shipped to you directly.
Disability Pride: 19 Books for Readers of All Ages
July is Disability Pride Month: a celebration of the history, achievements and experiences of the disability community. July 26 marks the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark law that lowered many barriers to access and inclusion. People with disabilities are represented in – and write – many books […]
Get your Reading Olympics list and get reading!
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit has released the 2024 Reading Olympics lists. Download the list for: Ready to read? Check out the Reading Olympics shelf in cloudLibrary to download e-book and audiobook versions, or place holds through our catalog and visit your closest branch to pick up print books. How Reading Olympics Works Reading Olympics is […]
Picture Books to Help Kids with Anxiety
If your young child worries a lot, they’re not alone! Anxiety is the second most common mental health problem in kids. From being alone to making friends at a new school, many situations can cause anxiety. Picture books about anxiety, mindfulness and overcoming fear give kids words to describe their feelings, reassure them anxiety is […]
14 Books to Read During AAPI Heritage Month
May celebrates the accomplishments, rich history, and cultures of the people in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Whether you’re a member of the AAPI community like me and hoping to see your experiences reflected in the pages you read or looking to gain perspective on unfamiliar cultures, we hope this compilation of AAPI […]
Books with DIY Projects for Kids
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 […]
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 […]
