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Sunday, July 18, 2021
The science of cosmology asks some of the most basic questions of existence. Why are we here? Where do we come from? Where are we going? StarTalk’s Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses these and other mysteries of the universe in his latest book Cosmic Queries. Guido Tonelli follows up his best-selling... |
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
From the Yeti of the Himalayas to the Loch Ness Monster of Scotland, people all over the world report seeing mysterious creatures lurking in the wilds. And perhaps none is more famous than our very own friendly, neighborhood bigfoot! For decades, this big hairy fellow has meandered his way from... |
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Summertime means grabbing a cold drink at the beach or by the pool and dipping into the latest book. If you’re looking for a few reading suggestions before you head out, we think these highly anticipated books will have your jaw dropping before your SPF dries!
Take a trip to Nantucket where a well-... |
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
If you wanted to visit the Burlington County Library 100 years ago, you would head to downtown Mount Holly and look for a building owned by the YMCA. A single room inside served as the main depository for the modest collection of books being shuttled to rural community “library stations” all over... |
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Is it Joel Embiid’s unstoppable game, Ben Simmons’ lightning-fast breaks, or Doc Rivers’ skilled coaching? Is it finally having fans back in the stadium, or the revival of a crazy-catchy Schoolhouse Rock-inspired anthem?
Whatever it is, there’s something special about this year’s 76ers, and every... |
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
There’s perhaps no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a bowl of cold, delicious ice cream! President Ronald Reagan must have agreed because in 1984, he declared July to be National Ice Cream Month. In addition, he set aside the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day... |
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Friday, June 25, 2021
Summer is the perfect time to soak up the sun and relax with a good book. And we’re here to help! Teens can sign up for our Summer Reading challenge through Beanstack to earn a badge for each book they log. Not only can users track their reading, they can also view recommendation lists that link... |
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
In April of 1971, we officially designated Bordentown Library our second branch facility to better serve residents in that area of the county. Established by the Bordentown Library Association in 1841, the library ceased operation in the mid-1800s, but was pressed back into service in 1920. Two... |
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Have an old, working laptop you no longer use? Is it just taking up space in a closet or drawer? Please consider dusting it off and bringing it to the Burlington County Library on Saturday, June 26 between 10 am and 2 pm to help a good cause.
The urgency to stay connected digitally that gripped the... |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The people in our lives we call parents may look different from family to family, but today we honor all the special caregivers who fill that role. On the fourth Sunday in July, we celebrate National Parents Day! Remember, families are made up of many different people and each family is as valuable... |
