BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY
Hours & Information
Open today until 5:00pm
MondayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
TuesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
WednesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
ThursdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
FridayÂ
9:00AM - 5:00PM
SaturdayÂ
9:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Phone: (609) 267-9660
The Burlington County Library was established in 1921 as the first county library in New Jersey. It began in a small room of the Mount Holly YMCA and has since grown into a system of libraries that serve the largest county in the…

Summer Hours Notice: From July 1 through Labor Day Weekend, BCL will close at 5:00 pm on Fridays and be closed on Sundays.
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Featured Event
Revolution at the Library: Life at Sea!
Sep 6th | 11:00am - 12:15pm
Climb aboard as we learn about life on a privateer ship, including what a sailor might have eaten, what his job might have been and more!
Upcoming Events
About Burlington County Library
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- Copying & Printing
- Faxing
- Meeting Rooms
- Mobile & Wireless Printing
- Scanning
- Study Rooms
- Vending / Snack Options
- Wi-Fi
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- Community Blend at Bestseller's Cafe
- New Jersey Room
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There are sufficient parking spaces in a lot in front of the building. In addition, visitors may use a side parking lot facing the nearby Burlington County Amphitheater.
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We welcome all members of our community. BCLS offers a full range of information, program and services and strives to keep an inviting and accessible culture at all our branches. Learn about our accessibility options.
Holidays and Closures
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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ DayMonday, October 13, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Election DayTuesday, November 4, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving EveWednesday, November 26, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Friday after ThanksgivingFriday, November 28, 2025Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
New at Burlington County Library
Fandom Fest: Find Your Fandom at the Library
Fandom Fest is back at BCLS! Geek out with us on Sept. 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Burlington County Library in Westampton!
From Library to Museum: Books for Your Next Adventure
Visit BCLS this fall to pick up a museum themed book and a museum pass!
Your Fall Travel Guide to Burlington County and Beyond!
The beautiful view at Boundary Creek County Park in Moorestown, NJ. Visit here and more with our travel guide.
Labor Day Insights: History & Present-Day Job Resources
Celebrate Labor Day with us! Explore job-seeking tools and resources on the history of the Labor Movement at your library.
Fandom Fest: Find Your Fandom at the Library
Fandom Fest is back at BCLS! Geek out with us on Sept. 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Burlington County Library in Westampton!
From Library to Museum: Books for Your Next Adventure
Visit BCLS this fall to pick up a museum themed book and a museum pass!
Your Fall Travel Guide to Burlington County and Beyond!
The beautiful view at Boundary Creek County Park in Moorestown, NJ. Visit here and more with our travel guide.
Labor Day Insights: History & Present-Day Job Resources
Celebrate Labor Day with us! Explore job-seeking tools and resources on the history of the Labor Movement at your library.