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 […]
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Books on Bucks County History
Bucks County has a long and storied history. If you’re curious about this region’s past, pick up a book on Bucks County history at the library. Read the history of your hometown or learn about the trades, transportation and traditions of a bygone era. Check the Historic Bucks County shelf on cloudLibrary for even more […]
National Book Award Winners from Pennsylvania
The winners of the 2021 National Book Awards will be announced in just a few days. This year, there are 25 finalists in five categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people’s literature. Since the National Book Awards began in 1950, hundreds of authors have been honored for their exceptional books. And many are […]
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 […]
Five TV Shows on Hoopla You Need To Start Binge Watching Today
Hoopla is one of our favorite resources at the Bucks County Free Library. It’s best known for downloading and reading books and graphic novels and listening to audiobooks. But did you know Hoopla also offers television shows from major channels like TNT, Cartoon Network, and BBC? With ten checkouts available each month, that is enough […]
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 […]
Explore Your Family History at Home
Whether you are curious about genealogy research, have a family history puzzle to solve, or hit road blocks in your own research, BCFL offers a plethora of e-resources for you to utilize while at home. Background In addition to my role as a BCFL branch staff member, I’m pursuing genealogical certification and recently published my […]
New: Consumer Reports Online
Your Bucks County Free Library card now gives you unlimited digital access to Consumer Reports Online. For more than 80 years, the experts at Consumer Reports have provided unbiased, reliable information, ratings, and reviews that help consumers make educated decisions. Now the library can help you access that information for free, helping you to choose […]
Succeed at School With These Learning Resources
It’s back to school time! As you gear up for the school year, consider adding these library resources to your study routine. The best part? You can access them without ever leaving home! LearningExpress Library We love LearningExpress for its job skills and college admissions test help, but don’t overlook the School Center for younger […]
Discover Your Family History
More than 80 million Americans are searching for information about their ancestors. If you’d like to join them, and learn
