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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 […]
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:
