Collections

General Collection

The Grundy Library's collection of more than 70,000 items contains a wide variety of materials for all ages including books, magazines, journals, books on CD, music CDs, and DVDs. Large print and Spanish language books are also available. To locate materials, search the Library Catalog.

In addition, downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available via the Digital Media Catalog.

Special Collections

Book Clubs in a Bag

These pre-made bags are the perfect solution for book discussion groups. The bags include multiple print copies and often the book on CD and movie. Book discussion questions are also provided.

For additional information, see Bucks County Public Libraries website for a complete description of Book Clubs in a Bag and a list of available titles.

Bristol History Collection

The Grundy Library houses a rich collection of materials pertaining to the history of Bristol Borough and surrounding areas.  These resources include:

• Bristol city directories
• Cemetery transcriptions
• Bristol High School yearbooks
• Bucks County Courier Times (1911-present on microfilm, Nov 2002-present online)

For more information, go to Bristol History Collection.

Library on the Go

This special collection is located in the library at the Lower Bucks Campus of Bucks County Community College. Their students are permitted to check out materials from this collection, which includes books, audio books, and movies.

Nonprofit Resource Center

In a unique partnership, the Margaret R. Grundy Library, United Way of Bucks County, and Bucks County Community College have created the Nonprofit Resource Center (NRC) to better serve Bucks County's grantseekers, grantmakers, and nonprofit organizations.

For more information, go to Nonprofit Resource Center.

Special Collections for Children & Teens

The library has several special collections for children including print materials like board books, beginner reader titles, and graphic novels. Books on CD, music CDs, DVD's, summer reading and Reading Olympics books are also available. 

For teens, the library offers graphic novels and books on CD in addition to print materials. Summer reading books and Reading Olympics books for Middle / Junior and Senior High Schools are also available. 

Articles & Databases

Use our online databases to search for news, magazine, and journal articles as well as other types of resources covering a variety of subjects. To browse online resources by subject, go to Articles & Databases. 

Downloadable Media

Search downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via the Bucks County Free Library's Digital Media Catalog.

Learn more about downloading books to your Nook or Kindle.