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 […]
Children
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 […]
Books for the Road: Kids Edition
This summer, banish backseat squabbles, highway boredom, and endless refrains of “Are we there yet?” If you’re planning a long road trip with the family, audiobooks can make the journey as exciting as the destination! So, let the adventure begin!
Helping Kids Learn About Apollo 11
Across the country we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which landed two men on the Moon. Kids can learn more about the people involved in this historic spaceflight and the science behind it and get answers to some of the mysteries of our universe by diving into the following books.
Children’s Books By Celebrities
Psst… have you heard the latest Hollywood gossip? No?! Neither have we because we are too busy checking out our five favorite children’s books written by celebs instead. Oh, celebrities, they’re just like us. They go through airport security, and walk their dogs, and listen to podcasts. SAME! But whether they eat bread or take […]
Books on “The Science of Me”
This year’s Science in the Summer program is “The Science of Me.” This program invites children to explore various biological systems and how humans are alike and different from one another. Kids who are excited by this subject and want to learn more will enjoy reading these books: