Membership Eligibility

All Burlington County residents are eligible for library membership. Those residing in Moorestown, Willingboro and Mount Laurel, who do not pay the dedicated county tax, are eligible for paid membership.

Eligible residents may visit any library location to register for a card or apply online. Proof of residency must be provided at the time of application. For online applicants, proof of residency must be provided within 60 days of receiving a card. Examples of proof of residency include a drivers license, school ID (elementary, middle or high school), or utility/phone bill.

Others may join the library using 3 options:

  • A Full Access Card may be purchased for an annual $50 family fee for full library privileges.
  • A PC Access Card may be obtained with a choice of payment options for use of computers, ebooks and online resources . The first 30 days of membership are free. After this period you may choose to pay for an annual membership of $30 or monthly membership of $3/month. The monthly membership may be intermittent/paid as needed.
  • An Educator Card may be obtained by teachers who live in Willingboro, Moorestown, or Mount Laurel or outside of Burlington County, but work in an area that pays the library county tax are eligible to apply for membership online. Click here for the online application.

Active duty military personnel stationed at Fort Dix or McGuire Air Force Base and their families are also eligible for library membership.

Applying for a Library Card

Online Application (Eligible residents only)

Upon completion of the online application, we will email your library card number within 48 hours.  Your library card will be sent via the U.S. Postal Service within five business days.  You must visit a library location in person to activate the card within 60 days. Bring photo identification to verify your name and current address, and military identification if applicable.

In-Person Application (All applicants)

To join the library, bring photo identification to verify your name and current address, and military identification if applicable.  Cards are issued and borrowing privileges are extended at the time of your application.

Non-residents and members of exempt communities (Mount Laurel, Moorestown and Willingboro) may apply for a library card or PC Access card in person. Payment must be made when application is submitted.

Teachers and educators who live in exempt communities may apply for an Institutional Card for access to online teaching resources.

Reciprocal Agreements

BCLS has reciprocal borrowing agreements with Atlantic and Ocean County libraries. Library cardholders of these neighboring counties are eligible to apply for a Burlington County Library card. Applicants must present their home library card at the time of application. Likewise, Burlington County Library cardholders are eligible to apply for Atlantic and Ocean County Library cards. BCLS cardholders must present their cards when applying for membership at these other libraries.