The Doylestown Branch will be hosting a Local Author Fair on November 9th from 10:30am to 1pm. Local authors will sell signed copies of their books. Attendees are invited to chat with published writers and learn more about the writing process. Registration is not required. Special guest at the Author Fair includes award-winning author, Kathryn […]
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It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Who should get a library card? Everyone! Every person who lives or works or studies in our county is welcome to share in the library’s resources! Why should I get a library card? Our library offers a constantly growing collection of resources in various formats, including books, movies, board games, and other educational resources and […]
Summer Quest 2024 Wrap Up
After 8 weeks of fun, Summer Quest 2024 has wrapped up! Starting June 15th, you all joined us for storytimes, chalk parties, badge squad programs, bubble parties, and performances by talented people like Ran’D Shine, Abby London, Bubble Dad, Li Liu, and more. Animal performers from groups like Eyes of the Wild, NJ Snakeman and […]
Local Authors : Apply for the 2024 Author Fair
Calling all Bucks County authors! Bucks County Free Library will host Author Fair for local authors at the Doylestown Branch on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. If you’re a professionally published or self-published author in Bucks County, you’re invited to apply! Authors selected to participate will be able to promote their […]
Bucks County Free Library Appoints New CEO
The Bucks County Free Library (BCFL) Board of Directors appointed Dana Barber as the library system’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at their June 17, 2024 board meeting. She will assume this role beginning July 15, 2024. “I’m looking forward to working with the dedicated team at BCFL to continue to enhance library services and […]
Reading Olympics Lists Are Here!
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit has released the 2023 Reading Olympics lists. Download the list for: Elementary students (PDF) Middle school students (PDF) High school students (PDF) Ready to read? Check out the 2023 Reading Olympics shelf in cloudLibrary to download e-book and audiobook versions, or place holds through our catalog and visit your closest branch […]
Closing the Book: How You Used Your Libraries in 2021
While numbers don’t tell the whole story, they do illustrate how many people benefit from Bucks County’s libraries! Here’s a snapshot of how you turned to Bucks County’s libraries in 2021. Most Popular Adult Fiction The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah A Time for Mercy by John Grisham Sooley by John Grisham Eternal by Lisa […]
National Voter’s Registration Day – Six Questions Answered!
National Voter’s Registration Day is September 28th – and I haven’t done a thing to get ready! No decorations up and no presents bought! Just kidding – this isn’t that kind of holiday. But if you have questions about this special day, here are some answers. What’s National Voter’s Registration Day – I never heard […]
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 […]
Everyone Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is America’s newest federal holiday. It’s a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Like many American holidays, getting together with family and friends is traditional. When people gather, it’s often for a barbecue. Some of the foods served may be symbolic, such as collard greens to represent prosperity or red […]
