Attention Residents: Please report ALL power outages by calling PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734.

In addition, outages may be tracked at: 

 http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/outagemap.jsp

Local Libraries

BeverlyLibrary: 441 Cooper Street 609-387-1259  

http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/beverly

Tuesday and Friday 6pm to 9pm

Wednesday 11am to 2pm

Sat 12 to 3pm*

*Summer hours – Closed on Saturdays in July and August

County Library

All Burlington County residents are eligible for library membership if they pay the dedicated county tax. Eligible residents may visit any library location to register for a card or apply online. Proof of residency must be provided at the time of application. For online applicants, proof of residency must be provided within 60 days of receiving a card. Examples of proof of residency include a driver’s license, school ID or utility/phone bill. 

Branches: The Burlington County Library System consists of the headquarters in Westampton plus seven branches in Bordentown City, Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade, Medford, Pemberton Township and Riverton. Your card is welcome at all locations; circulating items may be freely borrowed within the network.

Members: The Burlington County Library System also has a large network of member libraries that maintain a close association.

Branch libraries: Headquarters: 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, 609-267-9660, Bordentown: 18 E. Union St., 609-298-0622, Cinnaminson: 1619 Riverton Road, 856-829-9340, Evesham: 984 Tuckerton Road, 856-983-1444, Maple Shade: 200 Stiles Ave., 856-779-9767, Pinelands: 39 Allen Ave., Medford, 609-654-6113, Pemberton: 16 Broadway, Browns Mills, 609-893-8262, Riverton: 306 Main St., 856 829-2476 Academic branches: Burlington County College: Technology and Engineering Center Library, Route 38, Mount Laurel, 856-222-9311, ext. 2021, Burlington County College: William K. McDaniel Integrated Learning Resource Center/Library, 601 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton Township, 609-894-2239

   ENTERTAINMENT

Burlington County Library Amphitheater 

Schedule TBA

·     All concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the amphitheater, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, are free and open to the public

·     Lawn chairs and blankets welcome

·     Rain venue is Burlington County Institute of Technology, Westampton campus (for designated shows)

·     Friends of the Library books and snacks available for sale 

·     Concerts are presented by the Burlington County Library System

·     For more information call 609-267-9660 or visist www.bcls.lib.nj.us

Hospitals

Capital Health-Hopewell One Capital Way, Pennington; 800-637-2374

Capital Health Regional Medical Center 750 Brunswick Ave., Trenton; 609-394-6000

Cooper University Hospital 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden; 856-342-2000

Deborah Heart and Lung Center 200 Trenton Road, Pemberton Township; 609-893-6611

Hampton Behavioral Health Center 650 Rancocas Road, Westampton; 609-267-7000

Kennedy University Hospital-Cherry Hill 2201 W. Chapel Ave.; 856-488-6500

Kennedy University Hospital-Stratford 18 E. Laurel Road; 856-346-6000

Kennedy University Hospital-Washington Township 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Turnersville; 856-582-2500

Lourdes Emergency Department at Deborah 200 Trenton Road, Pemberton Township; 609-735-2950

Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County 218 Sunset Road, Willingboro; 609-835-2900

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden; 856-757-3500

Virtua Berlin 100 Townsend Ave.; 856-322-3000

Virtua Marlton 90 Brick Road, Evesham; 856-355-6000

Virtua Memorial 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly; 609-267-0700

Virtua Voorhees 100 Bowman Drive; 856-247-3000

County Parks

With more than 1,000 acres of developed parkland, 3,500 acres slated for park development, and a regional trail system that will provide a link between the parks, Burlington County residents can enjoy natural settings, recreational water access, picnic facilities, and play areas that are close to home. For more information, contact the Burlington County Division of Parks, 6 Park Ave., Eastampton; 609-265-5858.

Amico Island Park

The park off Norman Avenue in Delran offers scenic views and outdoor recreation between 8 a.m. and dusk. The landscape includes upland forests, freshwater ponds and meadows. The park is home to raptors, songbirds and great blue herons in addition to land inhabitants. More than two miles of the 55-acre park are dedicated to hiking and biking trails. Fishing is also permitted in the Delaware River and the ponds. During winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted on the trails. Picnic areas and portable restrooms are available.

Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area

The park off Creek Road has 34 acres of upland and lowland forests in close proximity to the Rancocas Creek. More than 30 species of birds inhabit the park, including waterfowl, wading birds and ospreys. The park also hosts several species of butterflies and moths in its butterfly and hummingbird garden. Hikers can explore 1.3 miles of marked trails. The park, which is open from 7 a.m. to dusk, also offers wildlife blinds and viewing platforms. Permanent restrooms are available.

Burlington County Amphitheater

The facility off Woodlane Road in Westampton hosts summer performances by area bands and other musical acts. The amphitheater also offers theatrical performances and movie screenings. A schedule is available at www.bcls.lib.nj.us/amphitheater/.

Burlington County Community Agricultural Center

The center on Centerton Road in Moorestown is on 60 acres and includes barns, silos and a historic farmhouse. The center offers a community-supported gardens, and a farmers market with fresh produce operates between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday between mid-May into October as well as Master Gardeners display plots. The center also hosts special events and festivals that focus on agricultural education.

Crystal Lake Park

Spanning 370 acres, the park off Axe Factory Road in Mansfield and Bordentown Township is the county’s largest wildlife reserve operating as part of a working farm. The park, which is open from 8 a.m. to dusk, contains upland and lowland forests, a freshwater lake and wetlands. White-tailed deer, red foxes and gray squirrels are among the inhabitants. The park also hosts more than 100 species of plants, many of which are rare More than 3 miles of marked trails are dedicated to hikers, bikers and equestrians. Natural overlooks complement the hiking paths, which visitors may use to cross-country ski and snowshoe in winter. Portable restrooms are available.

Historic Smithville Park

The park off Smithville Road in Eastampton is home to a variety of species, including wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks and great blue herons. Upland forests and meadows, freshwater streams, and wetlands are scattered over 312 acres. The park also includes Smithville Lake, which is open to fishing, and Rancocas Creek, in which visitors can canoe and kayak. There are 4.4 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted in winter. The park, which is open from 8 a.m. to dusk, also includes picnic pavilions, play areas, a gazebo for families, drinking fountains and restrooms.

Long Bridge Park

The Hainesport park, with entrances on Deacon Road and the Mount Holly Bypass, provides a variety of outdoor activities between 8 a.m. and dusk. It boasts 115 acres of upland and lowland forests, a freshwater pond and tidal marshland, with 2.5 miles of marked trails for hiking and biking and, in winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Beavers, cottontail rabbits and red-tailed hawks are native to the reserve. The park also offers fishing in the Rancocas Creek, play areas for children, picnic pavilions, drinking fountains and restrooms.

Pennington Park

The park is on 140 acres on Creek Road in Delanco and includes forests, wetlands and meadows. It has more than 3 miles of marked trails for hiking and biking, play areas and picnic pavilions. It permits in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and includes wildlife observation blinds, Newton’s Landing trails, a sheltered overlook, drinking fountains, a dog play area and restrooms. The hours are from 7 a.m. to dusk.

Prison Museum

The Mount Holly museum at 128 High St. is a national historic landmark open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Architect Robert Mills designed the layout for the prison, which operated for 154 years, opening in 1811 and closing in 1965. Before closing, it was the oldest continually used prison in the United States. The building hosts special events and tours on Halloween. Adults pay $4 for admission; children, students and senior citizens are $2. Children under 5 are free.

Rancocas Creek Canoe Trail

Spanning more than 14 miles, the trail combines a scenic view of the county with outdoor recreation. The area boasts a variety of species, including box turtles, white herons and white-tail deer. Maple, hickory and oak forests are scattered along the trail. Canoeing and kayaking are permitted but restricted to designated trails. Several places rent watercraft along the trail, including in Southampton, Pemberton Township and Browns Mills. The creek can be accessed at Burlington County College in Pemberton Township, Clark’s Canoe Rental on Hanover Street in Pemberton Borough, Birmingham Road in Pemberton Township, Historic Smithville Park’s dam area in Eastampton, and Mill Dam Park off Wall Street in Mount Holly.

Rancocas Pointe Trail

The trail comprises a portion of the proposed 17-mile walking trail for the Rancocas Greenway Project Area.