Features & Posts
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Location: County Library
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Caroline LeConey, Alice Shreve and Margaret McLean saw the need firsthand. More than a century ago, the three “helping teachers” decided there had to be an easier way to get books into the hands of school children in Burlington County. At the time, some towns had their own libraries and the State... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 8, 2021
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a selection of memoirs and more featuring women at the frontlines of modern history – or “herstory.”
These are their stories…
“What I want young women and girls to know is: You are powerful and your voice matters. You're going to walk into many... |
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Location: Various Locations
Saturday, March 6, 2021
The National Wildlife Federation has been designating a week just for wildlife since 1938. This year, National Wildlife Week is being celebrated from April 5 to April 9. Get in the spirit of the week by learning about animals native to North America, their habitats and how to help them thrive.... |
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Location: Various Locations
Friday, March 5, 2021
Artists, dreamers and creators unite! March is Youth Art Month and this year’s theme is “Art Connects Us.”
Started in 1961 by the Art and Creative Materials Institute [ACMI] as Children’s Art Month and eventually changed to Youth Art Month to include an older age group, this celebration’s purpose... |
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Location: Various Locations
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Schools and libraries across the United State are celebrating Read Across America on March 2 and we want to share some great reads with you! Read Across America is actually a year-long initiative launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) to motivate children and teens to read.... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 1, 2021
With winter finally coming to a close, we're looking forward to the first day of spring on March 20, and hopefully along with it some warmer springtime weather. Spring is a time to see flowers popping up, bunnies hopping around, and maybe even a rainy day or two — and we're excited for it all!
If... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 1, 2021
All Dressed Up Like Me is a series of programs that teaches about traditional clothing from around the world. Geared toward children and families, each program focuses on a particular garment. The series will kick off March 9 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. Registration is required.
We will explore:
The... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 1, 2021
Join the Burlington County Library System Foundation (BCLSF) in celebrating Read Across America Week on Saturday, March 6 when a local author presents a virtual "interactive" children’s program for ages 3 to 10.
Author Danielle Lacy of Tabernacle will be the featured presenter during the virtual... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 1, 2021
As of five years ago, 50 percent of the overall workforce was female, but only 25 percent of the STEM workforce was occupied by women. But that’s about to change! Girls are closing the gender gap in STEM and they’re starting now. Get inspired by these kids who took action at a young age:
Greta... |
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Location: Various Locations
Monday, March 1, 2021
Looking for a bit of insight into some of the leaders shaping American history? A few upcoming autobiographies may be worth exploring.
In Heart of Fire, Mazie Hirono shares her uniquely American journey from childhood on a rural rice farm in Japan to becoming the first Asian-American woman and only... |
