Calling all local non-profits! You are invited to apply to participate in Bucks County Free Library’s Community Information Fair. This year’s fair will be hosted at the Bensalem Branch of Bucks County Free Library on Saturday, April 18th, from 1-3pm. This free event is open to the public and is for all ages. Fairs typically […]
Education
Online Tools for Homework and Job Assistance
Need homework or job assistance, but you don’t know where to turn? Look no further than Bucks County Free Library! When you hover over the e-Library tab and select Research and Online Learning, you’ll see Brainfuse HelpNow and Brainfuse JobNow. Both of these services are free to library card holders, with live, online assistance daily, […]
How to Access the 1950 Census Records
The 1950 census records were released to the public on April 1, 2022 – no joke! The genealogy community is abuzz, but you don’t have to be a family history expert to use them. Whether you’ve hit a brick wall in your personal research or you’re a lifelong Pennsylvanian interested in your community’s development, the […]
ABCmouse Available for Free With Your Library Card
Give your child the gift of endless learning and fun! Your Bucks County library card now offers free, unlimited access to ABCmouse – on any device, in any location. With ABCmouse, children ages 2-8 can hone their skills in reading, math, science, social studies, art and music. The app offers over 10,000 activities, from e-books […]
6 BIG reasons to get a library card!
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 […]
Lynda.com Becomes LinkedIn Learning on 3/25
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Lynda.com will migrate to LinkedIn Learning, doubling the number of courses available to library patrons, from 7,000 to over 16,000! What do I need to know? On the day of the migration, March 25, Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning is expected to be unavailable for approximately 24 hours. Don’t worry! As long as you sign into […]
Let’s Grow, Kiddos!
After a long, cold, snowy winter (brrr!), spring is finally here! Yes, it’s finally time to pack away the sleds and shovels, put the extra blanket back on the shelf, and scrape one last layer of crusty salt off our boots. As the mountains of snow shrink down to puddles, and we welcome the first robin of springtime, why not take the […]
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a month-long celebration of women’s unique and important contributions to American history. Here are a few notable titles for young readers that highlight some amazing people, events, and achievements. Check out the Women’s History Month shelf on Cloud Library for more titles on this theme, or put a hold on these excellent titles today! Lifting as We Climb: […]
Learn a New Language with Brainfuse HelpNow
Trying to learn a new language at home or through school? Make learning easy with Brainfuse HelpNow, a free library eResource that offers an online Language Lab to help you in your studies. Check out this language vocabulary builder to get flashcards, games, quizzes, and spoken pronunciations for a wide variety of new languages. Each […]
Research Help for Middle Grade Students
School is back in session and that means that students are working on research assignments. It should be easy, right – just search the Internet? Except, as we all know, EVERYTHING is on the Internet: the good, the bad, and the far-too-much. An important part of research assignments is not just finding information, but selecting […]
