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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 language offers modules that provide an extensive selection of lessons to help you learn and study new terminology.

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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 debut novel of which genealogy was key. I’ve been researching family history for roughly 15 years, and have discovered details that both shocked and inspired me. From my widowed second great-grandmother (an Irish immigrant/factory worker) providing for her remaining three children at the turn of the 20th century, to finding out about Scottish Highland ancestors I never knew I had (this OUTLANDER fan was pleased to find M(a)cKenzies and Frasers in my direct lineage), I often wonder about what they endured and how I would respond if I encountered the same struggles. They are more than names and faces, and in tracing their stories I build upon my own.

BCFL E-Resources

The following e-resources may prove invaluable tools regardless of where you are on your family history path! Let’s start with resources available to you as a BCFL cardholder. Select our e-Library – Research and Online Learning section to access the following tools.

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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 the right products and services for you and your family.

With more than 9,000 product/service reviews and money-saving tips on purchasing appliances, automobiles, electronics, food, products for kids and babies, and more, Consumer Reports provides smarter choices for a better world.

To get started using Consumer Reports via the web or mobile apps, visit our e-library. You do not need to log in if you are accessing the resource while in the library. To access Consumer Reports outside of the library, you will need to log in using your user ID (library card number) and pin.

This resource is made possible through the support of the Hamilton G. Disbrow Trust.

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 learners. Elementary, middle, and high school sections offer practice exercises for improving skills in math, English, social studies, science, and more. Eighth-graders can even find practice tests for their high school entrance exams!

Brainfuse

Brainfuse is a library of resources for learners of all ages. Be sure to explore everything it offers, but here are a few of our favorites:

  • Writing Lab – If you’re not confident in your writing skills, you’ve got your own writing coach! Upload an essay and receive expert feedback.
  • SkillSurfer – A huge collection of articles, practice tests, and media to help you learn about your favorite (or least favorite) school subjects.
  • Live Tutoring – Chat live with a tutor matched to you by your grade and subject, available daily from 2 to 11 p.m.

Need more help? Come in to your local library! We’re always happy to help you explore Bucks County Free Library’s electronic and traditional materials.

These resources are sponsored and funded by the Bucks County Free Library for all county residents. Visit buckslib.org for more.