16 Burleson Visitors Guide
and convenient . Simply visit the library or go online at www . burlesontx . com / libary to obtain your card and receive instant access to books , eBooks , audiobooks , movies , music and more .
Library cards are issued at no charge if you live within the city limits of Burleson ; you own property within the city limits of Burleson ; you are a student , teacher or staff member of a K-12 school within the city limits of Burleson ; or you have a valid TexShare card from your home library .
The library offers a variety of programs for all ages such as curbside pick-up , children ’ s programs , genealogy , homebound delivery and more .
The library now has the Reading Rover , a programming and outreach vehicle that brings the library straight to you !
Located at 248 S . W . Johnson Ave ., the library is open from 9 a . m . to 8 p . m . Monday through Wednesday and 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . Thursday through Saturday .
For information , call 817-426-9210
BURLESON VISITORS CENTER
The former Interurban Depot has been remodeled and is home to the Burleson Visitors Center , 124 W . Ellison St . The center is owned by the city and managed by the Burleson Heritage Foundation .
The center provides historical and tourist information to patrons ; obtains and displays historically significant items ; makes special arrangements for tour groups and school field trips to the center ; and offers historically-related merchandise for sale .
The Burleson Visitors Center offers a glimpse of Burleson and Johnson County history through items of not only historical value , but sentimental value that are donated to the foundation by area families and businesses . The center is staffed by volunteers from the foundation .
The building is the site of Burleson ’ s first concrete floor , which is still there , and the first electric light bulb .
There are two rail cars on display outside the Burleson Visitors Center . The # 411 passenger car built in 1919 and the # 330 interurban trolley car , which was operated starting in 1912 . The pad site also contains four kiosks that detail the history of Burleson .
Hours are 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Wednesday through Saturday . For information , call 817-447-1575 or email burlesonheritagefoundation @ gmail . com .
BURLESON ANIMAL SERVICES
The city of Burleson Animal Services Division provides animal care and control services for residents living within the city limits of Burleson and animal adoption services to the greater Burleson community .
Animal Services responds to calls regarding stray animals , nuisance animals , animal bites , animal welfare , lost or found animals , and animal surrender or adoption . The staff also responds immediately to an injured animal , wild or aggressive animal and loose livestock .
Get involved by becoming a walker , caretaker or by helping keep the shelter clean . Become a foster parent to pets that