Stay cool at the library this summer and earn prizes while you read. Summer Quest runs from June 14 through August 9, and it’s packed with excitement for kids, teens, and adults. Everyone is welcome at the library and we’ve got a lot in store for you! Summer Quest Kick-Off Event: Saturday, June 14 Don’t […]
Literacy
BCFL Earns Bronze Star Recognition in PA Forward® Star Library Program
Bring your lunch and read a good book in the sunshine this spring! The outdoor patio at Doylestown is open during library hours, weather permitting. Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) is committed to enriching our community through access to resources, technology, and lifelong learning. This dedication was recently recognized as BCFL achieved the Bronze Star […]
Celebrate Banned Books Week with These 5 Titles
Banned Books Week begins on September 26th to serve as our yearly reminder that books and book series are challenged and sometimes entirely removed from schools and libraries nationwide. These stories come under fire for various reasons, including uncomfortable subject matter, vulgar language, or even public statements from the authors. New and old books are challenged each […]
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 […]
Raring to Read
Know a brand-new reader who’s raring to go? Reading a book with a story or topic they love is a great way for beginning readers to build confidence in their reading skills and develop a love of reading – crucial for motivating them to keep at it if the going gets tough. Short sentences, repetitive […]
Help Your Child Achieve Reading Success with Bob Books
Check out a Bob Books set and begin your child’s journey to reading books independently! What are Bob Books? Bob Books is a true first reader series, designed to make helping your child learn to read simple and straightforward. Bob Books foster success, confidence, and a love of books in children that are learning to […]
Online Storytime Round-up: Celebrity Edition
Missing storytime? We are too! Although there is absolutely no substitute for gathering together to read each week with our library friends, we have been excited to see some of our favorite celebrities and authors stepping up to share stories and activities while the world is hunkered down at home. Stories can provide comfort and […]
Read Along with Hoopla
Did you know that Hoopla offers read-along books to help your child develop their reading skills? Follow along as a professional narrator reads your child a story. Each word is highlighted as it is read, so your child can read along. Pages turn automatically, or you can toggle the settings to pause between pages and […]
Books to Celebrate the Month of the Young Child
April is the Month of the Young Child. We recommend these new picture books to read during this month-long celebration focused on childhood
New: Sensory Storytimes!
Starting Friday, September 8, the Doylestown District Center Library will offer Sensory Storytimes. This program is ideal for preschool children who
