Borrowing Explained

Ways to Borrow

  • Customers may borrow physical material via checkout at any BCLS Location
  • Customers may borrow 35 items per card
  • Customers may borrow items via Library by Mail or the Mobile Library
  • Customers may borrow e-content via BCLS website

Borrowing Guide

Item Type

Loan Period

Item Limit

Daily Overdue Fine

Daily Overdue Fine

As of 7/01/24

Books

4 weeks

35

15¢

 no fines

DVDs

1 week

7

$1

 no fines
CDs 2 weeks 10 15¢ no fines
Magazines 2 weeks 10 15 ¢ no fines
Interlibrary Loan 3 weeks 10 25¢ 25¢
Borrow a Book Club 8 weeks 1 $1 $1
Video Games 1 week 2 $1 no fines
eBooks & eAudiobooks 1, 2 or 3 weeks 10 no fines no fines
Chromebooks, Tablets & Mobile WiFi 3 weeks 3 $2 no fines
Playaway Launchpads 3 weeks 3 $1 no fines

 

Requesting Items

Services Fees

  • Items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan are subject to a $3.00 service fee per item
  • Items borrowed through Library by Mail are subject to $1.00 service fee per item 
Fine Free Borrowing

Starting on July 1, the Burlington County Library System has eliminated overdue fines on most items. We will wipe away overdue fines on all accounts so everyone starts with the same clean slate. Other amounts, such as lost book fees as well as charges involving debt collection will remain on accounts.
Automatic Renewals

As of November 6, 2023, all items eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed 4 days before their due date (up to two times). All customers are automatically enrolled in this new program, there is no need to sign up for this service! The new due date will be extended from the original due date, adding another loan period. Customers are responsible for knowing the date in which an item is due. Please be aware that not all items will auto-renew.
Returning Materials

Book returns are placed at each library location for the convenience of customers when libraries are closed. Additionally customers may return items at the Marlton Shop Rite book return or to our Mobile Library.

Tech on loan must be returned to the circulation desk. These items can not be left in a book drop.
Applying for a Library Card

Residents of Burlington County who pay the Burlington County Library tax are entitled to free library cards with the Burlington County Library System. Find out more! 
Special Needs Collection

This collection features a versatile selection of materials including books, audiobooks, music, DVDs, toys and manipulatives. Our toys and manipulatives may be used in a classroom setting or at home.
Device Lending

Learn more about our Tablet Kits, Mobile WiFi Hotspots, Chromebooks and Launchpads.