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Celebrate Reading with Reading Olympics

Looking for books to read this summer break? Try checking out a Reading Olympics eBook or audiobook from cloudLibrary!

Reading Olympics is a county-wide reading program from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit for students in elementary and secondary schools. It is “designed to encourage children to read more by helping them discover the joy and excitement of reading,” while exposing them to quality literature on a variety of topics and writing styles.

The 2020 Reading Olympics book lists are now posted and are available here.

Download these titles to get a jump start this summer on checking these books off your to-read list!

— recommended by Kathleen L., Collection Management Librarian

Summer Quest Kicks Off on June 22!

Join us on Saturday, June 22, when Summer Quest kicks off at all branches. We’ll have GIANT games, bubbles, face painting, crafts, and more! Learn about this summer’s limited-edition badges, pick up reading logs for the whole family, and enter our social media contest for a chance to win 6 VIP TICKETS to a Summer Quest performance on Saturday, June 29. 

Summer Quest features a variety of free, fun activities to help kids stay active, expand knowledge, and engage with the community when school is out.

During Summer Quest families will find: entertainers and animals touring the branches, limited-edition Badge Squad: Summer Quest badges, a Design Your Own Badge contest, reading challenges, hands-on STEM activities, sensory experiences, physical challenges, arts and crafts, and storytimes.

Learn more on our Summer Quest page. To see events and activities taking place at your branch this summer, visit our Events calendar.

The Benefits of Reading Graphic Novels

Graphic novels can be described as “novels using images, as well as words, to tell a story.” This genre includes so much more than the comic books it is usually associated with, and the popularity of graphic novels is on the rise with readers of all ages. But why should you read—or allow your child to read—graphic novels?

Graphic novels can be beneficial to readers because they: [Read more…] about The Benefits of Reading Graphic Novels

Diverse Books: Seeing Yourself in Literature

Do you remember the first time you started a new book and encountered a character who looked just like you? It can be a magical experience to read about someone who has hair or eyes or freckles like yours going on wonderful, thrilling adventures. For many of us, it’s an experience that’s easy to take for granted. But unfortunately, it’s an experience that not everyone gets to have.

Fortunately, literature for children and young adults has made great strides in diversifying the stories that are told, but we have a long way to go until everyone’s experiences and identities are reflected in the books available to them. Until we get there, check out these books: they might show you someone who looks just like you, or someone you’ve never met before. [Read more…] about Diverse Books: Seeing Yourself in Literature

YA Novels Adults Will Enjoy

It’s no secret that lots of adults enjoy reading Young Adult (YA) novels. If that includes you, check out these YA titles recommended by our Collection Management Director.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Zelie Adebola remembers when the soil hummed with magic and her Reaper mother summoned forth souls. Now that has disappeared under orders from a ruthless king, who killed Zelie’s mother and other maji and left his people oppressed and hopeless. But Zelie still has the fire burning inside and has one chance to strike against the monarchy with the help of a rogue princess while outrunning the crown prince, who will stop at nothing to eradicate magic for good. [Read more…] about YA Novels Adults Will Enjoy