The Burleson Public Library is open

The Burleson Public Library reopened on Monday, May 4, following guidelines from the Governor and the CDC.  The public is strongly encouraged to wear a mask when visiting the library and to continue taking advantage of the library’s curbside pickup option for materials by calling (817) 426-9209. Services and precautions that will be taken by the library are outlined as follows: 

Library will resume normal operating hours as follows:  

10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday  

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday  

Closed Sunday 

• Library visitors will be limited to 25% of the listed occupancy at any given time 
• Curbside pickup will continue to be offered and is strongly encouraged 
• Public computers will be disinfected before and after each use and will be spaced appropriately to ensure patrons are able to maintain social distancing
• Library programming will remain “virtual” and no in-person programs or classes are scheduled for the month of May 
• Patrons are strongly encouraged to wear masks when visiting the library and maintain social distancing 
• Patrons are strongly encouraged to use the self-check stations in the library 
• Borrowing materials is limited to items at the Burleson Public Library. Borrowing from area libraries is anticipated to begin on May 18. 
• Public seating has been rearranged to encourage social distancing  
• Family Place play area will remain closed, all toys unavailable 
• Library employees will be screened before work, consistent with Texas Health protocols and City policy  
• Library employees will wash and sanitize hands several times each day and especially between interactions with visitors  
• Library employees will maintain 6 feet separation from other individuals  
• Library employees will wear masks when interacting with the public, consistent with City policy  
• Returned materials will be held for 72 hours before they are checked in by staff and made available for circulation.