History of the Library

November 24, 1899

Women in Burleson form the Eumathian Club and members create a circulating library of books. For 70 years the collection can be found in various locations around town, including a department store, W.P. Lace's drug store and the Methodist church.

May 21, 1969

The Eumathian Club makes a plan to purchase the Renfro-Clark home for $17,500 and use it for a library.

Fundraising projects begin to pay for the new library.

October 23, 1969

Burleson Library, Inc. is formed and elects officers.

January 18, 1971

The Burleson Public Library opens to the public. Hours are 

1 to 5 Mon - Fri

10 to 2 Sat

March 18, 1971

The Renfro - Clark house is designated a historic landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.

November 1, 1973

The Eumathian Club pays off the library loan to Merchants State Bank of Burleson.

April 16, 1979

After a $175,000 bond is approved by citizens, Burleson breaks ground on a new library at 216 S.W. Johnson.

March 4, 1980

The Burleson Public Library opens to the public in its second location. The building is now the Senior Activity Center.

July 4, 1983

Five TRS-80 computers are given to the library through a pilot program of the North Texas Library System.

November 1985

The Friends of the Burleson Public Library is formed.

March 23, 1995

The City of Burleson breaks ground on a new 17,000 sq ft. library at 248 S.W. Johnson.

July 20, 1996

The Burleson Public Library opens to the public in its current location. 

January 4, 1999

The library gets Internet access for the first time through a state grant.