Learn to play chess or challenge our librarian, Mike, with your chess skills! Every Wednesday at 6 pm, there is Chess Hour at our library. In addition to Chess Hour, we have USCF sponsored chess tournaments here. The next tournament is Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 am. Call Mike for more information at 759-2406 during library business hours.
December 17, 2009
All Ages Chess Hour!
December 16, 2009
Santa visits the library!
On Saturday, Dec 12, Santa visited the library! After a reading of “A Night Before Christmas,” Santa came out to visit with the children at the library. Here are some pictures from the event. 
November 11, 2009
Needle Group @ our Library
Every Tuesday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm the Needle Group has been meeting at Richard Burges Branch Library. This group has been meeting for many years, and even dates back to the time when the Richard Burges Branch was located at the old mall in the Northeast. Two members 
of the current group were with the original group that met at the old library.
The needle group shares camaraderie and members help one another with needlework projects. Finished work is on display a few times a year at the library. The last display of the Needle Group’s work was this past May, 2009.
A Spanish-speaking Needle Group, Grupo de Tejedores, meets on Thursdays at 12:30 until 3:00 pm.
November 5, 2009
What’s it like at Storytime?
Every Thursday and Saturday, we have children’s storytime at our library! We meet at the meeting room next to the computer lab in the back of the library. Normally, we read 3 or 4 stories, stretch out, get out the wiggles and sing and dance a little. Then we all create a new and original picture or craft! If you enjoy stories and making art, bring your child to storytime! It starts at 11 o’clock!
November 3, 2009
Halloween Party Success!
On Saturday, we hosted a Halloween party that drew over 150 participants! Highlights of the party consisted of a creepy, touchy, gross Autopsy Room, movies, pumpkin painting and a costume contest
Autopsy Room!
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Setting up!
out the photos!
Spooky volunteer!
Movie watching!
This room is packed!
October 29, 2009
Snow on the mountains
We have a rare treat today! Snow on our beautiful Franklin Mountains… This is a photo taken from outside the library.
October 14, 2009
Free Printmaking Class
Learn to make non-traditional art prints at the library! The program will take place this Saturday, October 17th from 3 to 5 PM.
Just bring yourself and your willingness to learn something new!
October 9, 2009
Halloween party!
Come to our Halloween party! We’re watching 2 movies, having a costume contest and other fun events! Prizes for the winner and runner-ups of the costume contest.
This event is for kids of all ages.
The party starts at 1PM on Saturday, October 31st and goes until 4:30PM. Come on in and look scary!
October 8, 2009
Want more children’s programs?
If you’re a teacher, child-care provider or a group of home-schoolers, you might be interested in setting up a special story-time program for your kids. Contact the Richard Burges Library at 759-2400 and ask to speak to Susan.
In addition to story-times, we also can do library tours.
Let us show you what the library has to offer and get kids excited about reading!
October 7, 2009
Want the newest teen books?
At Richard Burges Library, find our newest teen books on the small book stand next to the graphic novel section!
