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 - 9:00PM
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, the Burlington County Library will be closed on Sundays and close at 5 pm on Fridays.
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Featured Event
BCL's Egg-cellent Adventure
Jul 1st | 10:30am - 11:30am
Come learn about the life cycle of a chicken and find out what's going on inside our incubating eggs.
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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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, September 5, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ DayMonday, October 12, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving EveWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Friday after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27, 2026Special hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
New at Burlington County Library
New Additions to Museum Pass Program
Jun 22, 2026
Looking for an affordable day trip or outing? Cardholders get free access to more than three dozen museums, zoos and historic sites.
A Crash Course in Romance
This guide explores romance — one of the most popular and misunderstood genres in literature.
Welcome to Summer at the Library 2026!
Readers of all ages are encouraged to dig into new stories, discover fresh perspectives and uncover exciting experiences all summer long!
Press Play: Borrow Games from the Library
Libraries offer even more than books! BCLS also has a wide range of popular video games available to borrow.
New Additions to Museum Pass Program
Jun 22, 2026
Looking for an affordable day trip or outing? Cardholders get free access to more than three dozen museums, zoos and historic sites.
A Crash Course in Romance
This guide explores romance — one of the most popular and misunderstood genres in literature.
Welcome to Summer at the Library 2026!
Readers of all ages are encouraged to dig into new stories, discover fresh perspectives and uncover exciting experiences all summer long!
Press Play: Borrow Games from the Library
Libraries offer even more than books! BCLS also has a wide range of popular video games available to borrow.
