At Bucks County Free Library, we believe that learning is a lifelong pursuit!
That's why, this fall, we are rolling out a series of adult education programs across the county aimed to help you learn and engage with a variety of important topics.
For a complete listing of BCFL programs, visit our
Events Calendar
.
Bensalem Branch
Thursday, October 4 @ 7:00pm
Presenter Sue Begent, a small business mentor with CoCreation Zone, will provide insider information to make a difference in growing your business venture. She will introduce you to the five critical business building skills you need to start your business quickly and efficiently and help you to avoid common small business pitfalls while handling the challenges of building your own small business.
Thursday, October 11 @ 6:00pm
Join this important training presented by NOVA, the Network of Victim Assistance, for a prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Featuring real people and empowering experiences, this training conveys a five-step approach to prevent child sexual abuse through an audio-visual presentation and supplemental workbook. Participants will leave this training feeling better prepared to protect the children in their lives and communities.
Thursday, October 18 @ 7:00pm
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and other life-saving information.
Doylestown Branch
Wednesday, September 19 @ 10:00am & 1:00pm
Join Aging Well PA and Community Health Partners to learn more about Community HealthChoices (CHC), a managed care program. CHC will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid; individuals enrolled in Medicaid Waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers who reside in a nursing home. Note: registration is required for this program; please contact (833) 735-4416 or go to
www.healthchoices.pa.gov to reserve your seat
.
Wednesday, September 26 @ 7:00pm
Presented by the Penn Foundation, this program will discuss the role of parents in preventing, identifying and dealing with bullying behavior. It will address the definition of what is and is not bullying, the impact of social media and cyber-bullying, strategies for helping young people respond to bullying and resources for parents in assisting their children.
Wednesday, October 3 @ 7:00pm
Learn more about how you and your loved ones can prepare for the future. Get real-life answers to your real-life questions about living arrangements, legal documents and VA benefits. This free presentation and Q&A will cover it all. Presented by Loren Frasco and Jeffrey Baxter of HighPoint Law Offices.
Langhorne Branch
Wednesday, November 7 @ 7:00pm
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and other life-saving information.
Levittown Branch
Wednesday, September 26 @ 6:00pm
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uestion.
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ersuade.
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efer. Three simple steps could save a life. During this class, the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force, sponsored by Magellan Healthcare, will help you to become a
QPR Gatekeeper, trained to understand and recognize a mental health crisis. You will learn the warning signs of suicide and the language to talk about it. Using simple QPR steps, Gatekeepers will learn how to offer hope and help to individuals to access appropriate supports. A Certificate of Completion will be provided at the end of the training. This training is best for high school students and adults.
Quakertown Branch
Wednesday, September 19 @ 7:00pm
Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Quakertown, come see Neill Hartley, professional actor, director and educator, as he embodies Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a captivating one-man show set against the background of the 1930s and the Great Depression.
Wednesday, September 26 @ 6:00pm
Join Aging Well PA and Community Health Partners to learn more about Community HealthChoices (CHC), a managed care program. CHC will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid; individuals enrolled in Medicaid Waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers who reside in a nursing home. Note: registration is required for this program; please contact (833) 735-4416 or go to
www.healthchoices.pa.gov to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, October 10 @ 7:00pm
Presented by the Penn Foundation, this program will discuss the role of parents in preventing, identifying and dealing with bullying behavior. It will address the definition of what is and is not bullying, the impact of social media and cyber-bullying, strategies for helping young people respond to bullying and resources for parents in assisting their children.
Wednesday, October 24 @ 7:00pm
Learn more about how you and your loved ones can prepare for the future. Get real-life answers to your real-life questions about living arrangements, legal documents and VA benefits. This free presentation and Q&A will cover it all. Presented by Loren Frasco and Jeffrey Baxter of HighPoint Law Offices.
Yardley-Makefield Branch
Every Thursday (Beginning September 6) @ 10:00am
This class is suitable for all levels of experience. Participants will use the support of a chair (provided), which is ideal for those who have limited mobility due to various physical limitations and balance considerations.
All ages, levels of experience, flexibility and physical ability are welcome to participate.
Thursday, October 4 @ 6:30pm
Q
uestion.
P
ersuade.
R
efer. Three simple steps could save a life. During this class, the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force, sponsored by Magellan Healthcare, will help you to become a
QPR Gatekeeper, trained to understand and recognize a mental health crisis. You will learn the warning signs of suicide and the language to talk about it. Using simple QPR steps, Gatekeepers will learn how to offer hope and help to individuals to access appropriate supports. A Certificate of Completion will be provided at the end of the training.
This training is best for high school students and adults.
Thursday, October 25 @ 7:00pm
This talk includes everything you want to know about the Red Cross: from their establishment in Northern Italy in 1859 to their local work in Bucks County. They will discuss what people need to do NOW to be Red Cross Ready and better prepared at home ahead of a disaster. They will also share details about the Home Fire Campaign, SOUND THE ALARM!, which includes the installation of free smoke alarms and sharing of life-saving information.
All Branches
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And there's more! For a complete listing of BCFL programs, visit our
Events Calendar
.
