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Location: Various Locations
Monday, August 2, 2021
Dreary and grim, HBO’s newest crime drama Mare of Easttown has been dominating the water (“wudder”) cooler talk lately. The show, set in a fictionalized suburb of Philadelphia, follows an overworked and traumatized police detective named Mare Sheehan as she investigates the death of a local teen.... |
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Monday, August 2, 2021
Did you know that August 2 is National Coloring Book Day? Although we’ve only been observing this holiday since 2015, coloring books themselves have been around for centuries. Originally, coloring books were known as “painting books”, because watercolor paints were often used to color the pictures... |
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Location: Pinelands
Sunday, August 1, 2021
We are thrilled to announce that BCLS will celebrate another important milestone this fall when Pinelands Library moves into the spacious, new Medford Township municipal building. The library, which will be located on the first floor of building at 49 Union Street, will feature a more updated... |
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Location: Various Locations
Sunday, August 1, 2021
We’ve been planning this party for a century and you’re on the guest list! Please join us this fall when we celebrate 100 fabulous years of BCLS history - and look forward to 100 more - with a variety of special anniversary programs and events scheduled throughout the system.
In honor of our... |
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Location: Various Locations
Sunday, August 1, 2021
This cookie recipe is so good you can’t tell that it’s gluten-free! Of course, you can always add back the standard flour or the butter and non-vegan chocolate, but Pinelands Library is a unique place with unique people, and these cookies are a hit with everyone — especially our staff! Adapted from... |
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Location: County Library
Sunday, August 1, 2021
If you’re eager to spend some time reading this fall, plan to swing by the Burlington County Library Sept. 16-19 to shop for bargains at the Friends of the Library’s indoor books and media sale.
This will be the Friends’ first indoor book sale in more than a year and during the four-day event,... |
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Monday, July 26, 2021
With the temperatures soaring this month, some people are starting to talk about the “Dog Days of Summer.” But where did that term originate? And what does it have to do with our canine friends?
The term Dog Days of Summer refers to a stretch of time in July and August when the Sun is in the same... |
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Friday, July 23, 2021
Welcome back to our new blog series From Our Table to Yours! Last month, we shared a recipe for the Ukrainian favorite, Galumpkis. This month, we’ll show you how to make manicotti, an American-Italian, cheese-filled crepe dish.
Italian food is thought to be easy — pizza and pasta! Italians are... |
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry
Between her controlling boyfriend, older siblings and high-powered parents, 16-year-old Izzy often keeps her thoughts to herself. Until one day, she mistakenly walks into a stand-up comedy club and performs. After the cathartic experience, she meets... |
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
After a tough year that led to its postponement, the Summer Olympics are officially back! Beginning Friday, July 23 in Tokyo, the best of the best will compete in a number of summer games, including diving, archery, gymnastics and tennis. New this year are five exciting sports: surfing, sport... |
