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Location: Various Locations
Monday, November 27, 2017
It has been 130 years since Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective story first appeared in print and we never tire of the adaptations and re-imaginings that continue to appear in books, films and television. Even though only 60 stories from Doyle’s work featured Sherlock Holmes, there are more than 350... |
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Besides giving us a break from the summer heat, the best things about fall are hayrides, picking apples from the local orchard and selecting pumpkins from the field. These autumn activities often lead to making apple butter, apple cakes and (best of all) apple pies! Roasted pumpkin seeds make for a... |
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
"History tells us what people do; historical fiction helps us imagine how they felt.”
- Author Guy Vanderhaeghe
Welcome to the latest installment of our literary genre series. This month, we’ll take a closer look at historical fiction. Historical fiction is more than just a story set sometime in... |
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Monday, November 13, 2017
What’s the best part about fall? Curling up with a warm beverage and a hot new book release. Here’s a short list of popular requests, including the latest release in a popular series. Explore these authors and more when you browse our online catalog.
Sing, Unburied, Sing
by Jesmyn Ward... |
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Calling all fans of Wonder, the book by R.J. Palacio! We’ve compiled a list of read-alike titles to pass the time while you anxiously await the November 17 movie release.
In Wonder, we met Auggie, a ten year old fifth-grader with a facial abnormality who stole our hearts. Auggie’s love for his... |
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Location: County Library
Thursday, November 2, 2017
The Burlington County Library System is so lucky to have a team with wide-ranging knowledge and diverse interests. While many customers may know the names and faces of librarians at their local branch, we want to take the time to introduce more of our staff from around the system.
Hey, everyone! I... |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
BCLS recently upgraded the online catalog with new features that will enable users to have a better experience when searching for a title or browsing our collection. There are hundreds of minor improvements throughout the system, but these highlights are the major changes you'll encounter.... |
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Monday, October 23, 2017
It’s the spookiest time of year again! Halloween, one of America’s favorite holidays, combined elements from the Celtic holiday Samhain, Roman festivals, and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day to become “a secular, community-based event characterized by child friendly activities.” Thankfully,... |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Pizza is one of the most popular “fast foods” in the United States. It’s both a great unifier (almost everyone enjoys a slice) and a great divider (consider the recent pineapple pizza debate and the longstanding rivalry between New York and Chicago style pies). And although this staple of... |
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Location: Cinnaminson
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Cape May, America’s oldest seaside resort, has been attracting visitors for more than 200 years, lured not only by its natural beauty and Victorian architectural treasures, but also by its vibrant local food scene. John Howard-Fusco examines the roots of this scene in his new book A Culinary... |
