This fall, we are rolling out a series of adult education programs aimed at helping you learn and engage with a variety of important topics. Because at Bucks County Free Library, we believe learning is a lifelong pursuit!
Bensalem Branch
Building a Small Business: Thursday, October 4, 7 p.m.
Presenter Sue Begent, a small business mentor with CoCreation Zone, will provide insider information to make a difference in growing your business venture. She will introduce you to the five critical business building skills you need to start your business quickly and efficiently and help you to avoid common small business pitfalls while handling the challenges of building your own small business.
Stewards of Children: Preventing Child Abuse: Thursday, October 11, 6 p.m.
Join this important training presented by NOVA, the Network of Victim Assistance, for a prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Featuring real people and empowering experiences, this training conveys a five-step approach to prevent child sexual abuse through an audio-visual presentation and supplemental workbook. Participants will leave this training feeling better prepared to protect the children in their lives and communities.
The Red Cross and YOU! Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m.
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and other life-saving information.
Doylestown Branch
Friends of the Doylestown Library Book Discussion: Wednesdays, September 12 and November 14, 7 p.m.
Join the Friends of Doylestown Library for a book discussion. Selections are: A Gentleman in Moscow (September 12), and 1491 (November 14)
Community Health Choices: Wednesday, September 19, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration required.
Join Aging Well PA and Community Health Partners to learn more about Community Health Choices (CHC), a managed care program. CHC will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid; individuals enrolled in Medicaid Waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers who reside in a nursing home. To register, contact (833) 735-4416 or visit www.healthchoices.pa.gov.
Bullying: A Parents’ Guide: Wednesday, September 26, 7 p.m.
Presented by the Penn Foundation, this program will discuss the role of parents in preventing, identifying, and dealing with bullying behavior. It will address the definition of what is and is not bullying, the impact of social media and cyber-bullying, strategies for helping young people respond to bullying and resources for parents in assisting their children.
Cloud Storage 101: Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Want to know what cloud storage is and how best to use it? Visit us for free one-on-one sessions on how to best use cloud storage to suit your needs. Explore Google Photos, iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive and more. No registration or appointment required.
Elder Care & VA Benefits: Wednesday, October 3, 7 p.m. Registration required.
Learn more about how you and your loved ones can prepare for the future. Get real-life answers to your real-life questions about living arrangements, legal documents and VA benefits. This free presentation and Q&A will cover it all. Presented by Loren Frasco and Jeffrey Baxter of HighPoint Law Offices. Register here.
Langhorne Branch
The Red Cross and YOU! Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m.
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and other life-saving information.
Levittown Branch
Chair Yoga, Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m., beginning September 6
Sponsored by The Friends of the Levittown Library, this class is suited for those new to yoga, as well as those who have previous experience. Participants will use the support of a chair to practice poses and stretches. Although it is ideal for those who have limited mobility due to various physical limitations and balance considerations, this program is open to people of all ages, levels of experience, flexibility and physical ability.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Wednesday, September 26, 6 p.m.
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps could save a life. During this class, the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force, sponsored by Magellan Healthcare, will help you to become a QPR Gatekeeper, trained to understand and recognize a mental health crisis. You will learn the warning signs of suicide and the language to talk about it. Using simple QPR steps, Gatekeepers will learn how to offer hope and help to individuals to access appropriate supports. A Certificate of Completion will be provided at the end of the training. This training is best for high school students and adults.
Quakertown Branch
FDR: A New Deal for America, Wednesday, September 19, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Quakertown, come see Neill Hartley, professional actor, director and educator, as he embodies Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a captivating one-man show set against the background of the 1930s and the Great Depression.
Community Health Choices, Wednesday, September 26, 6 p.m. Registration required.
Join Aging Well PA and Community Health Partners to learn more about Community HealthChoices (CHC), a managed care program. CHC will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid; individuals enrolled in Medicaid Waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers who reside in a nursing home. To register contact (833) 735-4416 or visit www.healthchoices.pa.gov.
Bullying: A Parents’ Guide, Wednesday, October 10, 7 p.m.
Presented by the Penn Foundation, this program will discuss the role of parents in preventing, identifying and dealing with bullying behavior. It will address the definition of what is and is not bullying, the impact of social media and cyber-bullying, strategies for helping young people respond to bullying and resources for parents in assisting their children.
Steve Pollack, Singer/Lecturer, Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m.
Program details to be announced at a later date.
Elder Care & VA Benefits, Wednesday, October 24, 7 p.m.
Learn more about how you and your loved ones can prepare for the future. Get real-life answers to your real-life questions about living arrangements, legal documents and VA benefits. This free presentation and Q&A will cover it all. Presented by Loren Frasco and Jeffrey Baxter of HighPoint Law Offices.
The Benefits of Making Your Own Baby Food, Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Join us for an informational program on the benefits of making your own baby food. The presenter, Dr. Julia M Helstrom, DO, graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She is a Family Practice Specialist in Doylestown. The program is sponsored by the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance.
Yardley-Makefield Branch
QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Thursday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps could save a life. During this class, the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force, sponsored by Magellan Healthcare, will help you to become a QPR Gatekeeper, trained to understand and recognize a mental health crisis. You will learn the warning signs of suicide and the language to talk about it. Using simple QPR steps, Gatekeepers will learn how to offer hope and help to individuals to access appropriate supports. A Certificate of Completion will be provided at the end of the training. This training is best for high school students and adults.
Growing Great Garlic, Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m.
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, and now is the time to plant it for harvesting next summer. Join us for an informative program, presented by Master Gardener Gary Dunbar for tips on growing this flavorful, nutritious, and vampire repelling bulb.
The Red Cross and YOU! Thursday, October 25, 7 p.m.
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and sharing of life-saving information.
