Find Your Roots
Last updated Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Bucks County Community College invites you to learn from historical and genealogical societies Thursday, October 2
To mark the start of Family History Month, the Bucks County Community College Library invites the public to celebrate Thursday, October 2, to learn about how to trace your family tree and more.
“Whether you’re an avid genealogy enthusiast or just starting out, we will have plenty of resources to help you in your family history journey,” said Kelly Deeny, the librarian who organized the event. “We will have several genealogy and history organizations on hand from throughout our region to help you find your roots or guide you in the right direction.”
Event Details
From noon to 2 p.m., guests can visit information tables from the following organizations:
- The Bucks County Genealogical Society
- The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
- The Bucks County Historical Society - Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
- The Bucks County Free Library
- The Bucks County Community College Library
- The Volta Center for Writing Arts
The free genealogical research assistance is not limited to Bucks County or even this country; help is available with research that extends to other countries as well, Deeny noted. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about the historical significance of Bucks County, while writers can work creatively with writing prompts suggested by the Volta Center.
Visitors can also learn about the archives and cultural heritage collections available at the BCCC Library, where Bucks County residents can check out materials at the Newtown Campus, the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, and the Upper Bucks Campus in Perkasie.
“The Bucks County Community College Libraries are a hidden gem of resources,” said Director of Libraries Monica Kuna. “With over 100,000 volumes, a Celtic collection, an Italian collection, and an African Diaspora collection, we support learning for not only our students but also the community.”
When & Where
The Family History Event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, in the Gallagher Room, located in the Rollins Center building on the Newtown Campus. Admission is free. For more information, contact the BCCC Library at 215-968-8009 or library@bucks.edu.
The Newtown Campus is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940, where there is ample free parking. For a campus map and directions, visit bucks.edu/newtown.
To learn more about the Bucks County Community College Library, visit bucks.edu/library. To apply for a community library card, visit bucks.edu/library/services/community.
About Bucks County Community College
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year, public institution offering more than 90 programs of study that lead to either an associate degree or certificate, as well as many workforce training programs on campus, on site, or online. Successful graduates directly launch a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree, depending on the major. Classes are offered on campus in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, and worldwide through Bucks Online. To learn more, visit bucks.edu.