Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our libraries are open to the general public.  You are free to browse our collection, attend events, and even use a computer with a guest pass. 

BCLS also participates in Reciprocal Agreements with several other counties in New Jersey. 

Yes! BCLS offers free exam proctoring services to assist students with the completion of their educational degree requirements. 

Yes! BCLS offers notary public services for the benefit of the residents of our community. In person Notary Service is available by appointment only at the Bordentown (609-298-0622), Cinnaminson (856-457-7672), Evesham (856-983-1444), and Pemberton (609-893-8262) library locations.  To ensure the availability of a notary, please schedule an appointment by calling ahead. For more information, click here.

Yes! If you are looking for a learning opportunity that works with your schedule, one-on-one assistance is available at all of our branch library locations. Work with a library staff member for up to an hour to tackle technology skills like computer basics, using the internet, writing a resume and more! Before scheduling an appointment, you'll be asked to provide contact information and a little bit more about what you're looking to learn.

You may reserve a computer by calling your local library. Reservations are made for 2-hour blocks of time and we hold your reservation for 15-minutes if you are unable to arrive at the start of your session.

We can assist in multiple ways. You may look for computer classes on our calendar. If you need personalized attention for specific tasks, you may schedule a one-on-one appointment where you meet with a staff for a 60-minute session. 

If you don’t have a BCLS card, you can request a 2-hour guest pass. If no one has reserved a computer session, you may renew your session for another session. Guest pass users must provide identification.

We offer multiple options to obtain books from other libraries, whether local, state or around the country. We have reciprocal borrowing agreements with many of New Jersey's county libraries and also participate in the statewide and national interlibrary loan network. Visit our Borrow from Other Libraries page to discover more.

Quiet work-spaces and study rooms are available at many of our libraries. Visit this page to see the spaces available at our branches. 

Where available, you must reserve a study room using our online reservation system.

Yes. BCLS offers faxing at Burlington County Library (Westampton), Maple Shade, Pemberton, and Pinelands.

Faxing costs $0.50 per page ($1.00 minimum for a single page - cover sheet included).

Allow ample time for fax transmission

This service enables patrons to easily organize a book discussion group for two or more people. We'll provide all of the materials to run a book club easily and at no cost to the club’s members. The bags contain several copies of the book selection, including large print copies. They can be checked out for 8 weeks. Learn more on the Borrow a Book Club page.