Tag: Burlington County Library System
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Burlington County Commissioners take action to help bridge the ‘digital divide’ with new initiative
The Burlington County Commissioners are taking action to help bridge the digital divide and make Burlington County into one of “America’s most connected destinations.” The Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution directing the County Department of Information Technology to embark on a new initiative to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure throughout the county with the…
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Bordentown Library branch is one of many reusable bag drop off sites
The Food Bank of South Jersey needs reuseable bags to distribute groceries to neighbors in need, and the Burlington County Library System and Burlington County Commissioners are lending a helping hand. Between now and Sept. 30, most Burlington County Library System branches will serve as collection sites for the Food Bank’s reuseable bag campaign. The…
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Burlington County Library System to celebrate 100th anniversary with myriad programs and events
The year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Burlington County Library System (BCLS) will culminate in October with a collection of activities, programs and events designed to mark the important milestone. The festivities will kick off on Oct. 2 with a special celebration at the Main Library in Westampton, where visitors will be able…
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Burlington County Library System offers tablet lending program
A new wireless hotspot and tablet lending program launched at the Burlington County Library System (BCLS), helping to close the digital divide and ensure disadvantaged residents can access the internet. Under the program, BCLS cardholders can now borrow tablet kits and mobile hotspots for three weeks, with the option to renew if there is no…
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Burlington County Library System to mark centennial anniversary with yearlong celebration
The Burlington County Library System is turning 100 this year and the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners and the library commission are planning a yearlong celebration highlighting its evolution, growth and achievements over the last century. “For 100 years the Burlington County Library System has been a critical repository of knowledge, community and connectivity,”…
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Burlington County Library System’s $45K grant award will help close digital divide
Burlington County Board Deputy Director Tom Pullion announced that the Burlington County Library System (BCLS) was awarded a $45,103 grant that will fund a library hotspot and device lending program to help close the digital divide and provide technology access to the county’s disadvantaged population hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The library’s application…