Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss Sing, Unburied, Sing. Jesmyn Ward gives us an epochal story, a journey through Mississippi’s past and present that is both an intimate portrait of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle. Bring your copy of the book and a dish to our Southern-themed potluck. For more information about ...
Today marks the last day to pick up prizes for the 2019 Summer Reading Celebration at the Burns Branch Library! Swing by to get your last minute prizes and enjoy ice cream, crafts, and more. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Learn how amateur radio works and discover how radios can be used to find sources of interference as well as make contact with other people through satellites. Participants will be divided into teams to build their own directional antenna. When done, teams will use their antenna to find a hidden transmitter with the help of a licensed amateur radio operator. ...
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in for refreshments, relax, visit, and enjoy free activities. Be ready for memories and laughter with “Remembering the Fifties” on August 12. On August 26, we will feature the movie A Dog’s Way Home (rated PG), which tells the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more. The theme this month is Storyteller Favorites. (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library)
Make and take home a Washi Tape summer picture. Make summer last the whole year with this festive craft! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week August 2: Up (rated PG) August 9: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (rated PG) August 16: Space Buddies (rated G) August 23: ...
Get on board with the Summer Reading Celebration theme, A Universe of Stories! Create your own whimsical and cool galaxy print to wear. Art supplies will be provided; all you need to bring is a black t-shirt. (Grades 7-12 and Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss Infinitely More by Alex Krutov. This book details the inspiring true story of a young man who would not give up, and the God who relentlessly pursued him. Pick up a copy at the Burns Branch Library and bring a dish to add to the potluck. For more information about the ...
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week July 5: Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) July 12: Treasure Planet (PG) July 19: Wall-E (G) July 26: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase ...
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more. The theme this month is “Barrel Full of Monkeys.” (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library)
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in for refreshments, relax, visit, and enjoy free activities. On July 29, there will be a showing of the film, The Intern (rated PG-13). In the film, 70-year-old Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) starts a new job as an intern at an online fashion site. He quickly becomes popular with his younger co-workers ...
Get crafty at the library! Make and take home a patriotic necklace to celebrate the whole month. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Hold the galaxy in your hands with this NASA recipe for slime! Have fun as you explore this stretchy, brilliant goo and try to recreate an exact appearance of NASA photos from space. (Grades 4-8; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for a relaxing evening as we discuss One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. Bring your copy of the book and a dish to add to our potluck that evening. For more information about the book, please call the library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. Bring a favorite snack and enjoy the show! (Children & Families; Burns Branch Library) Movies by Week June 7: Christopher Robin (PG) June 14: Big Hero 6 (PG) June 21: SpongeBob SquarePants: A Sponge Out of Water (PG) June 28: Sleeping Beauty ...
Join Alexandria Henwood, Education Coordinator at the Riverside Discovery Center, as she introduces some fantastic zoo animals and reptiles from the Riverside Zoo. Learn interesting facts with her presentations of “Fantastic Feet” and “Hats Off to Bats.” This program is sponsored by Farmer’s State Bank and the Texas Trail Market. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more. The theme this month is “Space.” (Pre-K; Burns Branch Library)
Seniors and veterans are invited to come in for a cup of coffee, relax, visit, and enjoy free activities. On June 24, there will be a matinee feature of The Martian starring Matt Damon (PG-13). For more information, please call the library or visit with staff. (Adults; Burns Branch Library)
How bright are the stars? Create a Star Brightness Detector to find out for yourself which stars are the brightest. (All Ages; Burns Branch Library)
