If you have young readers on your holiday shopping list, we’re here to help! From board books to picture books, from easy readers to graphic novels and young adult fiction, we have suggestions to help you find the perfect gifts. To make it easier for you, we’ve created bookmarks listing these titles — take them […]
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Read Alouds for Older Kids
Everyone recognizes the value of reading together with young children. A quick search through the archives on the library’s blog will show just how important it can be! But reading books out loud doesn’t have to stop once children are reading on their own. Did you know that many older children still enjoy being read […]
A Very Potter Problem: What to Read Next
DISASTER! You’ve survived the Deathly Hallows, and now there’s nothing else to read! Never fear—whether it’s the school setting, the magic, or the adventure that kept you coming back to Hogwarts, there is undoubtedly another series out there, just waiting for you to stumble across it. If you don’t believe me, here are a few […]
Picture Books with Positive Role Models
Growing up is hard and sometimes it is hard to find characters in the media that our young ones can look up to. It is never too early to teach our children about positive lifestyle choices, and what better way to begin teaching than with picture books from the library! Here you will find a […]
Read Along with Hoopla
Did you know that Hoopla offers read-along books to help your child develop their reading skills? Follow along as a professional narrator reads your child a story. Each word is highlighted as it is read, so your child can read along. Pages turn automatically, or you can toggle the settings to pause between pages and […]
Back to School with a New Book Series
Start off a spectacular school year with a new series by authors you know and love! All but one of these highly anticipated juvenile books are also available on cloudLibrary. You won’t want to miss the start of these captivating new series books!
Great Digital Comics & Graphic Novels for Kids
If your child is a fan of graphic novels, chances are you’ve walked out of the library carrying piles of them! But did you know your kids can also borrow graphic novels and comics digitally on your tablet, smart phone, or computer? It’s amazing, and it’s true. Bucks County residents can borrow up to ten […]
Favorite Movement Songs
Music adds something special to every occasion. Our storytimes are no exception! We always begin and end with a song. Often, we look for ways to incorporate movement and music because it perfectly complements the books we read. I’ve compiled a list of our favorite movement songs for our storytimes. How many of them do […]
Exploring Emotions Through Reading
Have you ever seen your little one go from happy to sad to angry back to happy in a split second? Our little ones experience an array of emotions over the course of a day, just like we might. Even though we understand that emotions are a part of us, sometimes we find it hard […]
I Survived “I Survived.” Now What?
A familiar problem: you’ve made it through all of Lauren Tarshis’ adrenaline-pumping historical fiction series that follows 20+ stories of kids doing their best to survive some of history’s most intense, disastrous moments. But now that the dust has settled, what are you supposed to read? What could possibly scratch that survival itch? Luckily, we […]