The Free Library of New Hope and Solebury now offers outreach programming to community organizations and local non-profits. Presentations are approximately 45 mintues long and include a short book talk appropriate to the genre. Programs are free to organizations and groups based in New Hope or Solebury, $50 for other Bucks County organizations. To request a speaker, please contact the library at nhspubliclibrary@gmail.com or call 215-862-2330.

 

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Caught in a Bad Romance For all of their weath and power, royals don't necessarily live happily ever after. We'll walk through some of history's most turbulent matchups that have made for some very interesting books and view their impact on history.

 

The Enigma of Anne Boleyn History and literature have offered a myriad of depictions Anne Boleyn. Was she a saint or sinner? Conniving vixen or victim? We'll take a look at the variety of fictional and factual accounts and develop our own picture of Henry the VIII's doomed queen.

 

Watching the Detectives: A History of Detective Fiction Everyone loves a good mystery. Learn about the origins of detective fiction, the "birth" of your favorite detectives and fun facts about the authors.

 

Building Blocks of Reading The development of early literacy skills in a child’s life can better prepare that child for success in reading when he or she enters school. Learn about the six skills and how to incorporate them into your daily activities.