Research & Learning

ABC Mouse

More than 10,000 fun-filled learning activities—including more than 1,200 of them in Spanish—that cover reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music (ages 2-8+).


Ancestry

In Library Use Only! Ancestry allows you to search through a wide variety of databases – including Census Surveys and other historical records.


Brain Fuse Help Now

Get online tutoring, homework help, resume and career help, plus state and national test-prep for all ages!


Brain Fuse Job Now

Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Experience a personalized career center seamlessly integrated with advanced virtual technology to help job seekers of diverse backgrounds and needs.


Consumer Reports

Read reviews and research ratings of thousands of products.


The Economist

In Library Use ONLY! The Economist has a print issue located in the Magazine Area in the library. We also have access to the Economist online – however, it is limited to In Library Use ONLY – please see the reference desk for assistance in accessing The Economist online.


Family Search

In Library Use Only! Family Search is a nonprofit organization and website offering genealogical records, education, and software. It is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is closely connected with the church’s Family History Department.


FREE Drivers’ Ed Practice Tests

Start your FREE Pennsylvania Department of Transportation practice test now! There are 11 car practice tests, three commercial practice tests, 8 motorcycle practice tests, and three online driver’s manuals for you to access.


Heritage Quest

Access and search Census data, Revolutionary War records, name catalogs, and more! A genealogy resource you can use from home with your library card and PIN.


Investors Business Daily

In Library Use ONLY! The Investor’s Business Daily has a print issue located in the Newspaper Area in the library. We also have access to IBD online – however, it is limited to In Library Use ONLY – please see the reference desk for assistance in accessing IBD online.


LinkedIn Learning

Online video classes from beginner to expert in productivity software, technology, business, and design.


Mango Languages

Learn a new language with Mango Languages!  Mango Languages provides a self-paced learning program that teaches languages through relevant and topical dialogue.


Morningstar

Investment Research Center

Use Morningstar to research investment options.


MyHeritage Library Edition

This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.


Newsbank

Use this database to access a variety of local news sources, including back issues of the Intelligencer and Courier Times, in addition to other newspapers from around the world.


New York Times

Read New York Times news articles online – for free!


Novelist

Use this search tool for finding new and recommended books for adults, teens, and children.


PA Photos and Documents

Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in libraries across Pennsylvania. You’ll be amazed by what you find!


PA Power Library

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, Governor.


ValueLine

Investment research platform which has financial data, news, and in-depth analyses


Wall Street Journal

Access the Wall Street Journal from home with your Library Card and PIN.


The following resources are funded by Bucks County Free Library through the support of the Hamilton G. Disbrow Trust: 

Brainfuse HelpNow and JobNow, Consumer Reports, LinkedIn Learning, Morningstar, NewsBank, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Value Line.

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