On this day of love and appreciation, Bucks County Free Library staff share their favorite things to do with a Bucks County library card. Some are common services and others are off the beaten path, but we love them – and you might, too!
Unique Items
“My favorite thing the library offers are ‘goodie bags’ with themed books and games. We’ve got a Valentine’s Day one that has secret romance books wrapped in pink wrapping paper with a small description on the outside of what you can expect to find.” – Migena R., Levittown branch
“Hoopla has tons of comics and graphic novels available, including some that are quite difficult to find in print.” – Kelley C., Yardley branch
“Our read-along picture books are great, and more new titles are coming soon!” – Kathleen L., Bucks County Free Library
“Borrow a ukulele! It’s a great way to start learning and see if it’s a good fit for you without spending any money.” – Victoria G., Perkasie branch
Online Resources
“For family history enthusiasts like myself access to Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest are invaluable. Add in the PA Photos and Documents portion of the Power Library and you’ve got so much history to explore!” – Kelly D., Yardley-Makefield branch
(Note: Ancestry is available only in the library)
“Hoopla has videos from The Great Courses. You can watch so many educational videos with just a single borrow!” – Ashleigh H., Bensalem branch
“The kids and family magazines on Flipster are really terrific! You can even print out pages easily. You could print out the puzzles from Highlights and do them offline, or print a longer article to read later or share with a friend.” – Michelle K., Bucks County Free Library
“Auto Repair Source and Small Engine Repair Reference Center in Power Library are two great resources that more people should know about.” – Nicole L., Bensalem branch
“I love to research my family history on Ancestry. I’ve been able to follow my family history back through the 1500s. I even found out my family was one of the founders of the New Haven colony in Connecticut, and one of my ancestors wrote The Red Badge of Courage!” – Dawn M., Langhorne branch (Note: Ancestry is available only in the library)
“I like to use LinkedIn Learning to pick up new skills.” – Michelle K., Bucks County Free Library
“For me, 2021 was a rough year in the having-to-replace-expensive-things department. I became very fond of Consumer Reports guiding me to the right phone, car and computer for me.” – Mark C., Doylestown branch
“Need reliable information for your child’s school project? Try Power Kids! It’s a fantastic resource for elementary school students. You’ll find age-appropriate information about animals, art, geography, health, literature, science, social studies, technology, and more.” – Abby C., Yardley branch
“I like to use my library card to access New York Times articles for free.” – Ashleigh H., Bensalem branch
Picking Your Next Book
“Novelist is a great way to find books that fit specific criteria.” –Maddie N., Doylestown branch
“I love the free BookPage magazines all the branches carry. I’m always looking for more book recommendations!” – Migena R., Levittown branch
