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Ancestry.com (in library use only)
Search family histories through census records and other databases. Complements Heritage Quest.
Art-o-mat
Art-o-mats are vending machines that dispense small works of art. Shop and enjoy owning a mini work of original art for only $5.00 in the Doylestown, Perkasie, and Yardley libraries. Check out more info about Art-o-mats and their artists.
Associated Press Images
Photos and pictures of all kinds in this collection of 500,000+ items. Find by date, place, and subject. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
Audio Book Downloads
Download audio books to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles.
- OneClick digital - The library has provided a quick start guide.
- Overdrive - See the Help section of Overdrive for first time set-up requirements.
Auto Repair
Labor times, part numbers, and photographs to help home mechanics keep their cars, jeeps, or trucks in top condition. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
Author Information (Contemporary Authors)
For students, book discussion leaders, and curious readers.
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Book-Club-in-a-Bag
All the tools a star book discussion leader needs. Bags have 8 paperback copies of a title, facilitator's guide, and background on the author. Some have large print, audio CD, or DVD versions and discussion questions.
Book Clubs
Ask your local librarian for book ideas and help with getting enough copies for your face-to-face book discussion group.
Join our Email Book Clubs. Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters. Every Monday we start new books. Sign up and start reading.
Book Sales and Donations
Most Bucks County public libraries accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and video games. They are added to library collections or sold in book sales to benefit the library. Some libraries accept donations only at certain times. Others have limits on what they will accept. Call your local library to confirm. Check our calendar for upcoming book sales.
Brainfuse
Free online live tutoring for all school subjects and state tests, writing assistance, job coaching, and resume writing
Building Accessibility
Public libraries in Bucks County are accessible and barrier free wherever possible. Historic locations in New Hope-Solebury and Pipersville are not accessible. Historic locations in Morrisville and Riegelsville provide lifts. For specific information about parking or other access, please contact your local library
Business and Company Research
- Hoover's (Available in-library only)
- Morningstar
- Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
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Closings
Libraries may be closed for holidays, renovations, or bad weather. Due dates are changed on items that are due on days the library is closed and no fines are charged. Closings may be viewed using the online calendar.
Computers
Computers with popular software and Internet access are available at the library. Computer signup requires a library card and PIN. All computer users must agree to the library's Computer and Network Access Policy.
Contemporary Authors
Biographies of authors of contemporary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, journalism, drama, motion pictures and television. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
Continuing Education Credits
Learn something new today with Universal Class! Over 500 continuing education classes are available from computer technology, to do-it- yourself to writing skills and test preparation. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
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Dear Reader
Newsletters, on-line book clubs, and book news for adults, teens, and children.
Digital Magazines
Use Zinio to read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. The library has provided a quick start guide.
Donations
Please consider a tax deductible gift to assist the library in keeping up with growing demands for material and services. It�s easy to see what your library needs and to donate by visiting WishList.
Downloads
Download audio books, e-books, and magazines to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles.
- OneClick digital - Audio books. The library has provided a quick start guide.
- Overdrive - Audio and e-books. See the Help section of Overdrive for first time set-up requirements. Overdrive has also provided instructions for downloading e-books to the Nook, Kindle and Kindle Fire.
- Zinio - magazines. The library has provided a quick start guide.
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E-books
Use Overdrive to download e-books to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. See the Help section of Overdrive for first time set-up requirements. Overdrive has also provided instructions for downloading e-books to the Nook, Kindle and Kindle Fire.
English as a Second Language
Learn English online with Mango Languages. Sign in, create a profile, and keep track of your progress as you learn. Best used at home because you will need a microphone and speakers. Library card and PIN needed to sign on.
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Fax Service
A self operated public Fax Service is available during open hours at the Warminster Library and the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Foreign Language
Learn a foreign language online with Mango Languages. Sign in, create a profile, and keep of your progress as you learn. Includes 22 different language courses and 15 ESL courses. Best used at home because you will need a microphone and speakers. Library card and Pin needed to sign on.
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Genealogy
Get to the roots of your family tree using Ancestry.com or HeritageQuest Online.
Government Information
Quick access to federal, state, and county government information, services, and resources. Important Bucks County forms and documents
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Heritage Quest
Census data, name catalogs, Revolutionary War records, and more. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or in the library. Ancestry.com has more for genealogists.
Holds (Reserves)
Want something that's checked out, at a different location, or on order? Place a reserve. It will be delivered to a library of your choice for pick up when available. Online, by phone, or stop by your local library.
Holidays
When are libraries closed? Check the Calendar page for the answers.
Homework Help
Free online live tutoring for all grade levels and subjects, test prep, writing assistance and skill building
Hoover's Online
Company and industry information for job hunters, business strategists and investors. Available in-library only.
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Investing (Morningstar)
Track stocks and mutual funds, research companies, or take a quick investing tutorial. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or in the library.
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Kindle
Overdrive has provided instructions for downloading e-books to the Kindle and Kindle Fire.
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LawDepot
Do it yourself legal documents and templates. Use LawDepot to choose from documents such as wills, contracts, business forms, and more; can be specific to Pennsylvania.
League of Women Voters
Voters Guide
Legal Forms
Do it yourself legal documents and templates. Use LawDepot to choose from documents such as wills, contracts, business forms, and more; can be specific to Pennsylvania.
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Magazines
Use Zinio to read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. The library has provided a quick start guide.
Mango Languages
Learn a foreign language online with Mango Languages. Sign in, create a profile, and keep of your progress as you learn. Includes 22 different language courses and 15 ESL courses. Best used at home because you will need a microphone and speakers. Library card and Pin needed to sign on
Morningstar
Track stocks and funds, research companies, and find financial information all in the Morningstar databases. Improve your investing skills with quick tutorials. Use anywhere (with Bucks County Library card and PIN) or in the library.
My Account Help
Tips and tricks for accessing your library card information in our online catalog. Placing holds, renewing items, troubleshooting tips.
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OneClick digital
Use OneClick digital to download audio books to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. The library has provided a quick start guide.
Online Education
Learn something new today with Universal Class! Over 500 continuing education classes are available from computer technology, to do-it- yourself to writing skills and test preparation. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
Overdrive
Use Overdrive to download e-books to your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. See the Help section of Overdrive for first time set-up requirements. Overdrive has also provided instructions for downloading e-books to the Nook, Kindle and Kindle Fire.
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Passport
Need a passport? The Bensalem Branch of the Bucks County Free Library is a passport acceptance facility. You must bring proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, 1 passport photo, and 2 checks or money orders. Other facilities located in Bucks County can be found here.
Adobe Reader is a free download that lets you view and print documents easily. Library information is available in this format such as locations and policies.
Purchase Request
None of our libraries own it? Ask online or stop by your local library to make a request in person.
POWER Library
Whether you are researching current events, looking for consumer health information, needing pictures of orangutans, or just browsing for fun, POWER Library has research material to cover it all. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or in the library.
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Reading Olympics
Find booklists, important dates, and overview of Reading Olympics in Bucks County here.
Recommended Reading, Viewing, and Listening
Looking for suggestions of what to read, watch, or listen to next?
Reference and Research Questions
Need the answer to a burning question? Want to figure out how to find quality information on the Internet? Just curious? Open 24/7.
Renew
Need more time to finish that book? Extend checkout on most items online, by phone, or in person at your local library. Items with reserves for other people may not be renewed.
Reserves
Want something that's checked out, at a different location, or on order? Place a reserve. It will be delivered to a library of your choice for pick up when available. Online, by phone, or stop by your local library.
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Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Information on over 85,000 companies as well as tutorials and investments tips. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or in the library.
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Tax Information
Download and print federal, state, and local tax forms.
All libraries have reproducible forms that may be photocopied for a fee. The following libraries have print forms available: Fallsington, Feasterville, Grundy, Morrisville, New Hope, Northampton, Riegelsville, Southampton, and Warminster. Please call to be sure the forms you need are available.
Tumblebooks
Read along or sit back and listen to picture books, easy readers, and chapter books for children. Literacy building games and puzzles and several books in French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Russian.
Tutoring
Free online live tutoring for all grade levels and subjects, test prep, writing assistance and skill building
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Universal Class
Learn something new today with Universal Class! Over 500 continuing education classes are available from computer technology, to do-it- yourself to writing skills and test preparation. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
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Volunteers
Most Bucks County public libraries need adult and teen volunteers. Contact your local library for current opportunities.
Voters Guide
League of Women Voters
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Wilson Web
Keep up to date with your favorite magazine articles for school, work, or fun. Includes OmniFile Mega (which includes Consumer Reports and Consumers Digest) and OmniFile Select. Use anywhere (with your library card and PIN) or at the library.
Wireless
Get connected at any Bucks County public library (with your library card and PIN). Works most hours of the day or night just outside the library in most locations for 24/7 access when we're closed.
Wishlist
Please consider a tax deductible gift to assist the library in keeping up with growing demands for material and services. It�s easy to see what your library needs and to donate by visiting Wishlist.
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Zinio
Use Zinio to read digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. Enjoy access to many popular titles. The library has provided a quick start guide.
