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BORROW BY MAIL

Whether your busy schedule makes it difficult to visit a library or you have other limitations getting in the way, we offer a home delivery service for select library materials. Books and DVDs from our collection can be mailed to your home via the U.S. Postal Service.

  • A service fee of $1.00 per item will be charged to your account.

How do I Borrow By Mail?

Borrowing by mail is easy, just check out the steps and information below to get library materials shipped to your mailbox.

All customers with a library card in good standing are able to utilize our Borrow By Mail service. This excludes Educator/School Media Specialist cards and those residing outside of Burlington County.

  • Books, DVDs, CDs are all available to be delivered by mail.
  • Reference books, magazines, oversized items, Interlibrary Loan and our Device Lending items are not eligible for mail delivery.
  • Customers may request materials from our catalog.
  • When you find an item, click on the "Place hold" button. Login to your account (if you haven't already done so) and look for the "pick-up at" option.
  • Choose "MAIL-$1.00 per item" and we will deliver the item to your address on file.
    • Please be sure that your library account is up to date with your current address before requesting material by mail.
  • A fee will be added to your account.
  • Requests for materials may also be made in person at any library location or by sending an email to mailservice@bcls.lib.nj.us.
  • When a requested item is available on our shelves, it will be packaged and mailed within 2 business days. Please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery.
  • Items requested by library cardholders living at the same address may be mailed together in the same package.
  • The easiest way to return items is to drop off the items at any of our library locations.

If you have questions about your request, call the Burlington County Library at 609-267-9660 ext. 3052 or email mailservice@bcls.lib.nj.us

Waiver for Homebound Customers

If you are unable to visit a library due to health, mobility or other incapacity issues you may request a waiver of our mailing fee. Please use our homebound certification form with the requested supporting documents to be considered.

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