To meet the growing demand for read-along books, Bucks County Free Library recently added hundreds of new fiction and non-fiction VOX books to the library’s read-along collection. That’s great news for Jenn Wallover, a second-grade teacher who uses VOX books regularly in her Bensalem classroom. Benefits of VOX Books Jenn sees many benefits of VOX […]
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Doylestown’s Play Area Open after Renovations
The children’s play area at the Doylestown branch has reopened! After a few weeks of renovations, the space is bigger, brighter, and even more fun for little ones. Your child’s favorites, like the jumbo dollhouse, are joined by a light table, new toys and games, and a Lego wall. A few more surprises will be […]
Feeling Crafty? Start at the Library!
March is National Craft Month! Whether you’re new to DIY or an experienced crafter, look no further than your local library. Get inspired, hone your skills, and get the information you need to start your next project. For even more books, check out the National Craft Month shelf on cloudLibrary. Online Resources Flipster Access hundreds […]
5 Creative Ways to Save Your Place in a Book
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of an amazing read, a daring jump is about to be made, when – BING – the doorbell rings. You frantically search for a bookmark so you don’t lose your place. But what to use? In celebration of World Bookmark Day, here are some fun and resourceful bookmarks […]
Hail to the Chief: Get to Know Former U.S. Presidents
The Great Courses on hoopla Several of The Great Courses videos in hoopla’s collection focus on American history, including prominent political figures. Delivered by real professors, the lectures cover many eras of U.S. history. To get started, borrow a hoopla BingePass for the Great Courses collection. Each BingePass counts as one hoopla borrow and grants […]
Library Services We Love
On this day of love and appreciation, Bucks County Free Library staff share their favorite things to do with a Bucks County library card. Some are common services and others are off the beaten path, but we love them – and you might, too! Unique Items “My favorite thing the library offers are ‘goodie bags’ […]
Go for Gold with These Winter Sports Books
The 2022 Winter Olympics are here! If you’re excited to watch your favorite skaters, skiiers and snowboarders in Beijing, add one of these Olympian books to your reading list. Download even more e-books and audiobooks about sports in cloudLibrary. Books for Adults Beartown by Fredrik Backman Beartown’s junior ice hockey team is about to compete […]
20 Books That Celebrate Black Joy
As we begin Black History Month, we encourage you to pick up a book that centers and celebrates Black joy. On this list you’ll find a variety of books – romances, fantasies, adventures, memoirs and more – that highlight Black lives, communities and relationships. For even more titles, be sure to check our Black […]
Welcome Lunar New Year with These Children’s Books
Lunar New Year is a time to welcome good fortune and celebrate the potential of the year ahead. Originating in East and Southeast Asia, it’s celebrated all around the world today. To introduce your young reader to the beloved traditions of Lunar New Year, pick up one of these books from your library. You can […]
Martin Luther King Jr. and Day of Racial Healing
Books can be a wonderful way to honor our common humanity and celebrate the differences that make our communities vibrant. This week, we pause to reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and observe the Day of Racial Healing, observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Whether […]
