BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am tomorrow
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
Closed
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
Songs of the Sea
Aug 16th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discover the legends, superstitions, and sea stories of sailors and soldiers from days gone by. Presented by Libby Prison Minstrels!
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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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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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
A Treasure Trove of Info for Nonprofits!
Celebrate Nonprofit day with Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar's many resources!
Get Ready for Kindergarten!
The library has you and your kindergartener covered with books and resources to prepare you both for an exciting and successful first day!
Back-to-School Reads & Educational Resources
It's time to get back into the groove of another school year and BCLS can help with that! We have everything you need for a great start!
New in Libby: Parental Content Controls
Jul 30, 2025
Libby, now includes Content Controls – a feature that gives users more control over the books, audiobooks and magazines they see.
A Treasure Trove of Info for Nonprofits!
Celebrate Nonprofit day with Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar's many resources!
Get Ready for Kindergarten!
The library has you and your kindergartener covered with books and resources to prepare you both for an exciting and successful first day!
Back-to-School Reads & Educational Resources
It's time to get back into the groove of another school year and BCLS can help with that! We have everything you need for a great start!
New in Libby: Parental Content Controls
Jul 30, 2025
Libby, now includes Content Controls – a feature that gives users more control over the books, audiobooks and magazines they see.