There’s much more to your local library than books. A library card is a powerful tool that allows you and your family to explore, learn, and connect with the world around you. Here are a few BIG things you’ll receive access to with a Bucks County Free Library card: Children’s Books and Activities Need to […]
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Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine!
Feeling stressed or anxious? We have an easy, fun, and free cure – laughter! It’s true: laughter really is strong medicine. There is no quicker or more dependable way to balance mind and body than a good laugh. Laughter boosts the immune system by causing a decrease in stress hormones and an increase in immune […]
Barnacles and Beaches
Put on your swimsuit, flip flops, and grab your sunscreen! Don’t forget your beach towel, bucket, and shovel for some sand! Let’s go on a beach walk! This week’s Summer Quest Badge is Barnacles and Beaches, and going on a beach walk is a great way to introduce this badge. Earning your badge is easy; […]
Aspiring Archaeologist
From reality television shows to scientific documentaries to museum exhibits – we are fascinated by stories of people unearthing the past. Archaeology is full of detective stories that capture our imagination. The Bucks County Free Library has great resources to fuel your search for discovery and your need for knowledge. Dig deep into our programs […]
Fantastic Forestry
Bucks County is lucky to be the home of some fantastic forestry with seven county parks, six state parks and three nature centers. They are all great places to explore nature and find your favorite new outdoor place. These parks are not just for hiking. Your family can identify trees and wildflowers, search for animals, listen to the birds chirping and leaves rustling, explore […]
WANTED: MONSTER HUNTER
Do you have the skills required to help us track down an elusive cryptid running loose through the library? Are you familiar with creatures of myth and legend? Have you seen Bigfoot? Review our requirements and then submit your application to help us catch this beast. All applicants will receive their Cryptozoologist badge for their […]
4 Clues to a More Mysterious May
Know a middle schooler who’s mad about malice, misdeeds, and other mystifying mayhem? Check out the four clues listed for each book or series below, and solve the riddle of which book will draw your tween or young teen reader in for a most mysterious month of May! Blackthorn Key Adventure series by Kevin Sands […]
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and highlight the rich history, influence, and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In honor of this month, here are some amazing books for young readers that we think you will enjoy sharing with your children! Check out […]
5 Books that Celebrate Families of All Kinds
Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, or Siblings’ Day, we love to celebrate our families! Each family is unique and made up of its own different parts. Maybe there’s adoption, divorce, or extended family that live with you. Regardless of who makes up a family, they are full of love and care for […]
5 Fabulous Ways to Share Poetry with Your Kids
What does April bring, other than showers? National Poetry Month, of course! While you wait for those May flowers to arrive, here are some easy ways to share poetry with the children in your life. And don’t worry; if you don’t get to them in April, they’re still fun year-round! Browse the library shelves under […]