Using the Library

Learn more about all your library card can offer.
Holidays & Closings

Holiday hours and closing information for the Burlington County Library System.
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Borrowing Explained

Learn more about applying for library membership, borrowing items and more.
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Reciprocal Agreements

Did you know that your BCLS card will allow you to access other library systems?
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Library by Mail

Have the library brought right to your door!
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Interlibrary Loan

If we don't have it, another library might!
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Applying for a Card

Upon completion of the online application, a temporary barcode will be issued allowing you to place up to five items on request via the online catalog. Please visit the library location you selected during the application process within 60 days to activate your card to receive access to books, thousands of streaming movies, research and learning resources, OverDrive digital collection and more.
Membership Benefits

Your membership allows you to access a range of free services:

  • Borrow books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs and more from a collection of 850,000+ titles and thousands added each year. Search the library's holdings from any computer and place holds for pickup. Call your library location of choice and we can set aside a title for pickup.
  • Practice a new language. Improve your job search skills. Get reading recommendations. Find your ancestors. These are just a few things you can do using our many online resources and learning tools.
  • Borrow and download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer, tablet, mobile device or ereader.
  • Library computers are available for internet access and a variety of Microsoft applications. Or, use our wireless service at any library location.
General Membership

All Burlington County residents are eligible for library membership. Those residing in Moorestown, Willingboro and Mount Laurel, who do not pay the dedicated county library tax, are eligible for paid membership. Eligible residents may visit any library location to register for a card or apply online.

Memberships for Special Groups

In addition to the general free membership available to residents of any age in participating communities, BCLS also has free membership to certain Special Groups. Please see our Lending & Access Policy to learn more.