City of Burleson launches Burleson 101 Civic Academy

The City of Burleson has launched Burleson 101 Civic Academy, a comprehensive program designed to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of local government operations. Through interactive sessions, engaging presentations, and hands-on activitie...

Finestead and McGuire named Employees of the Quarter

Griselda Finestead, Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, and Melvin McGuire, Police Captain, were named the Employees of the Quarter for July - September 2023. 

Griselda Finestead began her journey with the city in March 2021 as a tem...

Burleson Bark Park and Surrounding Areas Temporarily Closed

The City of Burleson announces the temporary closure of Burleson Bark Park, 616 Memorial Plaza, and the entrance to Memorial Plaza as a precautionary measure. The decision to close these areas comes after standing water with a reddish hue was discovered n...

Program offers financial assistance to homeowners looking to improve their older home

The City of Burleson’s BTX Home Improvement Rebate Program is a unique initiative aimed at assisting homeowners in the city with the financial responsibility of maintaining and improving older homes. This program reflects the city's str...

Burleson Fire/EMS host 'push-in' ceremony for new apparatuses

Mayor Chris Fletcher, Mayor Pro-Tem Dan McClendon, and Councilmembers Victoria Johnson, Larry Scott, Ronnie Johnson, and Adam Russell, along with Fire Chief K.T. Freeman, members of the Burleson Fire and EMS staff, and the community, celebrated a special ...

Burleson Fire/EMS Department releases FAQs for in-house ambulance service

On October 1, 2023, the Burleson Fire Department will launch its own in-house ambulance service, replacing MedStar. As a result, the community has raised questions about the transition. To address these questions, the Burleson Fire Department has compiled...

City of Burleson Welcomes Two New Deputy City Managers to Strengthen Leadership Team

The City of Burleson is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to the key positions of Deputy City Managers. After an extensive nationwide search, Harlan Jefferson and Eric Oscarson have been selected to join the city&a...

Burleson Fire/EMS Department Launches In-House Ambulance Service

The Burleson Fire Department proudly announces a change in emergency medical services by initiating its own fire-based ambulance service, replacing MedStar Mobile Healthcare. Starting, October 1, this change will continue to provide the Burleson community...

City launches Key Performance Indicator (KPI) website

The city is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) website. This new webpage outlines more than 70 performance metrics spanning every major department/division in the city, giving a detailed and transparent view of k...

City launches non-emergency call center, BTX311

The City of Burleson launches BTX311, a new way to call, click and connect with the city. The non-emergency call center begins assisting the public on Monday, March 13. 

Burleson 311 is a one-stop-shop that allows citizens to report non-emergency ...

City releases 2022 Annual Report

The report includes top accomplishments of the organization from the past year and goals for the upcoming year.

Burleson Fire/EMS host 'push-in' ceremony for new apparatuses

Mayor Chris Fletcher, Mayor Pro-Tem Dan McClendon, and Councilmembers Victoria Johnson, Larry Scott, Ronnie Johnson, and Adam Russell, along with Fire Chief K.T. Freeman, members of the Burleson Fire and EMS staff, and the community, celebrated a special ...

Burleson Fire/EMS Department Launches In-House Ambulance Service

The Burleson Fire Department proudly announces a change in emergency medical services by initiating its own fire-based ambulance service, replacing MedStar Mobile Healthcare. Starting, October 1, this change will continue to provide the Burleson community...

Christmas at the Library

Join us December 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for Christmas at the Library.  Create ornaments and gifts at craft stations throughout the library, enjoy refreshments, a holiday scavenger hunt, prize drawing and more!  

cloudLibrary

cloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Whether on the web, a tablet, or your mobile device you can browse digital shelves curated by our library or filter by genres that interest you.

• Download bestselling eBooks and audiobooks...

Gingerbread Storytime

Toddler-Thursday, December 7, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool-Friday, December 8, 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun Gingerbread Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together.

Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds and preschool storyti...

Read on Libby

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from our digital library on the #LibbyApp and start reading today.

Download the Libby mobile app for your phone or tablet.

Baby Storytime

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun Baby Storytime where we will read books, sing some songs, and play together. This storytime is geared for Babies (0-2 years old). Older siblings are welcome.

Skillshare

Skillshare is free to cardholders of the Burleson Public Library. Explore more than 22,000 classes on topics like photography, art, music, cooking, writing, design, business, and technology.

Interested? Simply complete the online form. We'll send you an in...

Christmas Storytime

Toddler-Thursday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool-Friday, December 15, 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun Christmas Storytime! We will read some books, sing some songs, and make a craft together.

Toddler storytime is geared for 2-4 years olds and preschool storyti...

Udemy

Whether you’re looking to build new skills in a profession you love or making a big career change, we’re here to help.

Our newest offering connects you to thousands of on-demand video courses for the most in-demand skills taught by top instructors across 7...

Grinch Day

Join us for Whoville at the Library!  On Saturday,  December 16, the library will be “grinched out” and ready for holiday fun! We will showing Dr. Seuss' THE GRINCH (2018) starting at 12:30 p.m. and provide s...

NoveList Plus

Baffled by book recommendations from online sites? Exhausted your streaming queue? Ready for something new? NoveList Plus has you covered! Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3.

Find the “Recommended Reads Lists” located on the left side of the home pag...

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Join us for a fun Christmas Scavenger Hunt.  The scavenger hunt will be available all day December 14, 15, and 16.  Children can turn in their completed scavenger hunt papers to get a Christmas sticker.  We hope you can join us!...

Brainfuse HelpNow

Students of all can reach their learning goals with Brainfuse HelpNow. Connect with a live online tutor, take a practice test, get feedback on your writing, and so much more! All you need is your library card, computer or mobile device, and inter...

Wall Street Journal

Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!  Free with your library card.

Family Book Club Kits

Library of Things

Check out our Library of Things collection!

Your library card allows you to check out a variety of items for all ages and interests.*

• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Graphing calculator
• Knitting kit
• Crochet kit
• Date night kits
• Telescope kit
• Projector kit
• 3D pen kit
• Disc golf kit
• Camp...

Baking Kits

Do you love to bake?  Check out cake pans and cookie cutters with your library card.  

Our cake pans include:

• Bunny
• My Little Pony
• Teddy Bear
• Dinosaur
• Butterfly
• Mickey Mouse
• Tractor
• Book
• Horse
• LEGO Brick

Browse baking kits.

Pickleball Kit

The Pickleball Kit is designed to help you learn and enjoy pickleball. Head out to Warren Park and try the courts!

Digital Newspapers

Explore and stay informed on people, places and events from across the state. Includes a variety of vetted news sources including full text editions of The Cleburne Times-Review and full-image editions of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Available remotely 2...

Hiking Kit

Now available in our Library of Things:

Hiking Kit

Camping Gear

Now available in our Library of Things!

• tent
• stove
• chairs
• hammock

* To borrow items from our Library of Things collection, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a library card in good standing for at least six months. 

Read on...

Disc Golf Kit

Head out to Bailey Lake and try the course!

To borrow our Disc Golf Kit, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a library card in good standing for at least six months.

3D Pen Kit

A 3D pen is like a handheld 3D printer, but there is no program necessary – just your imagination and a little practice.

Just like the 3D printer it pulls in the plastic filament, heats it up, and extrudes it out like a hot glue gun. The plastic cools rapi...

Digital magazines are here

Instant access to magazines and newspapers. No holds, no limits.

Read your favorite magazines without the clutter.

7,500 titles in more than 60 languages, offering everyone something of interest.

EZ Read option allows you to read on a smartphone with ease.

Br...

Telescope Kit

Our telescope kit includes an Orion GoScope 80 backpack refractor, tripod, two eyepieces, moon filter, moon map, star target, and LED mini light.

Read It Again kits

Along with books, kits may include games, puzzles or other activities.

STEM kits

These kits are full of educational books, DVDs, and interactive items. Each of the kits are themed to enhance children's enjoyment of learning.

Book Club Kits

Kits include 5 or 6 copies of the book along with a set of discussion questions.  Some kits also include a Playaway audio or DVD.

Video Games

Video games check out for three weeks with your library card. There is a checkout limit of two games per card.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Get the whole family together, put those screens down and enjoy some quality time together around an engaging jigsaw puzzle. We also check out jigsaw puzzle mats!

Board Games

• The Game of LIFE
• Splendor
• Taco vs. Burrito
• Oregon Trail
• Backgammon
• Sushi Go!
• Yahtzee
• Chess
• DogPile
• Connect 4 & Battleship

Playaways

No changing discs, no downloading files, and no internet needed, it’s that easy!  

Just grab one AAA battery, plug in your headphones, and go. 

Playaways can also be plugged into speakers or your car using an adaptor cable for more listeni...

Fall & Winter Camps for kids are here!

In our upcoming Fall and Winter camps, campers will enjoy group games, arts and crafts, rock climbing and team building activities! Refer to the flyer for details about each camp, dates, and times. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to ma...

Recognition for Coyote Loop Trail

Coyote Loop Trail at Wakefield Heights Park was recently registered as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation by meeting the following criteria:   

• Provides at least three (3) food sources for wildlife  ...

City launches new webpage for special event vendors

A Message from Chief Cordell

Welcome

Welcome to the Burleson Police Department's webpage.  I hope you find the site easy to navigate and the information relevant.  We welcome your comments, complaints and suggestions as we are always looking for ways to improve our s...

Burleson is Back to School!

• Drivers should be especially careful when driving as children walk between schools and their homes in the mornings and afternoon.
• Drivers are  prohibited from making phone calls or texting while driving in school zones unless doing so from a hands...

Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday, December 9

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find that special something for your special someone at the best craft fair in North Texas. There's no better place to find handcrafted and homemade goods from our talented local vendors.  

We'...

Texas Tradition Chorus

Tuesday, December 12 @ 6:30 p.m.

We are proud to present the amazing Texas Tradition Chorus.  This incredible acapella group's performance of Christmas classics and favorites will bring the spirit of Christmas to your heart.

Mark your cale...

Christmas Lunch

Friday, December 15 @ 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a traditional Christmas meal with turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole, and dessert.

Please call 817-295-6611 to register.

$3 Lunch

Tuesday, December 19

11:30 a.m.

Menu: Baked potatoes, sides and dessert.

Cash only

Please call 817-295-6611 to register.

Fall Prevention Exercise Class

Tuesday, December 19

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Regular exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is the most important step seniors can take to reduce the risk of falling. Join us for a free class sponsored by Care N’ Care.

 Ple...

Free Bingo

 Wednesday, December 6

10 a.m.

Sponsored by Linda Thompson

Wednesday, December 20

10 a.m.

Sponsored by Elk Creek

Pickleball in the Park

Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Meet at Warren Park, 301 SW Johnson Ave (across the street from the library)

Invented in 1965, pickleball combines elements of tennis, ping pong and racquetball into a game that's easy to play, takes time and practi...

Learn Conversational Spanish

 Spanish 1: Mondays 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Spanish 2: Thursdays 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Exercise your brain as you enjoy a fun time learning a new language with new friends. 

Chair Exercise

With Instructor: Mondays @ 10 a.m. and Thursdays @ 11:15 a.m.

With Video: Wednesdays @10 a.m.

It's no secret that regular exercise is essential for healthy aging. Chair exercises can improve your strength and functional mobility, allowing you to stay indepe...

WPS NYE Dance

Friday, December 29 @ 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Ring in the new year in style as you dance the night away.  Meet old friends, make new friends, and enjoy the company of wonderful people.

Snacks provided by the WPS.

Free admission, but donations are welcome.

Casual Bridge

Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

One of the most entertaining and beloved card games of all time, Bridge is the perfect game for all seasons. Playing Bridge is not only fun; it’s challenging and can help keep your brain sharp.

Chair Beach Ball Volleyball

Chair beach ball volleyball is played inside.  Players sit on chairs and the ball is a beach ball. While it is fun, friendly and competitive, it also has numerous health benefits: it can help reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and build confidence...

New Year's Celebration

Friday, December 29 @ 11:30 a.m.

Join us as we ring in the new year with black-eyed peas, cornbread, sparkling grape cider, and a big dose of humor and camaraderie.

Please call 817-295-6611 to register.