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 […]
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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 […]
Banned Books Library Staff Love
Banned Books Week was created in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Unfortunately, the United States is in the middle of another rise in book censorship and challenges to intellectual freedom. This Banned Books Week, Bucks County Free Library share some of […]
Your Child’s First Library Card: What Parents and Guardians Should Know
Bucks County Free Library staff provide thousands of new library cards every year, and it’s always extra special when the new cardholder is a child. Whether you use the library frequently or want to make it a new habit, getting your children involved is a great place to start! Here’s what you’ll need to know […]
Apply for a Library Card Online
New to the area? Need a library card for your child? You can apply at any branch of Bucks County Free Library – or start the process right on our website. Apply Online You’ll need to provide an email address to register online. After you register, you can use your new online account to place […]
Get Your Summer Quest T-Shirt, Mug or Sticker Sheet
Show your summer reading spirit! Bucks County Free Library’s online shop is stocked with Summer Quest T-shirts for your whole family! Plus enamel camp mugs and sticker versions of the characters in the children’s summer reading log. These items are exclusive to Bucks County Free Library, and all proceeds benefit Bucks County Free Library. Merchandise […]
30 Audiobooks For Your Next Road Trip
You’ve got your snacks ready, your bags are packed and your route is planned – but what will you listen to on your upcoming road trip? Try an audiobook! With cloudLibrary, you can download free audiobooks right to your phone and play them anywhere, anytime – no paid subscriptions or mobile data required. All you […]
