Features & Posts
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Location: Various Locations
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Ready to discover (or rediscover) one of the most unique, imaginative and talented children’s book author/illustrators of all time? If so, turn your attention to the works of David Wiesner. Born and raised in Bridgewater, NJ, and now residing in Chestnut Hill, PA, Wiesner is a three-time Caldecott... |
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Location: Various Locations
Friday, August 4, 2017
Lately I’ve been on a mystery kick, and while there’s nothing like a suspenseful story to keep those pages turning, sometimes you need a break from the murder and mayhem. Sometimes, you just need a book with a happy, or at least minimally devastating, ending.
Let’s take that a step further –... |
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Location: Riverton
Thursday, August 3, 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.
Hello, my name... |
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Location: Various Locations
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
You say you love cats and you love your cozy mysteries with cats, so let me introduce you to some sleuthing duos. Mrs. Murphy, Diesel, Hamlet and Elvis are just a few of the feline characters who, along with their human companions, love to solve mysteries. So find a quiet place to curl up and... |
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Location: Cinnaminson
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Have you finally found the perfect used bike for sale online but feel uneasy about meeting up to complete the transaction? Ready to upload a photo of that dresser you don’t need anymore, but concerned about selling it to a stranger. We have good news! The Cinnaminson Police Department has... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, July 17, 2017
This summer, why not revisit some of your favorite classic books or literary characters? Many well-known and well-loved works of literature have been reimagined into modern versions, giving the old classics new life. Whether you like Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Homer, or the Brothers Grimm,... |
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Location: Various Locations
Thursday, July 13, 2017
The mission of the BCLS is to enrich lives by providing opportunities for learning growth and personal development, which ties in with the 2017 Summer Reading Theme: Build a Better World. How can our children build a better world for themselves and their future and how can we help? Three basic... |
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Location: Various Locations
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
In August 1962, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced a new super hero in the anthology comic Amazing Fantasy #15. The duo wanted to create a new kind of hero: a character whose story and personal struggle was something that could resonate with everyone. The result has become one of the Marvel... |
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Location: Pemberton
Friday, July 7, 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! I’m Miss... |
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Why is the Fourth of July a holiday? Where can I see fireworks in Burlington County?
Wondering why we celebrate on the fourth day of July? On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. The signing of this document by representatives of the Thirteen... |
