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"The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all."

—Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778) French philosopher, writer, Candide

 

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 National Library Week , 2013

ATTENTION: Library Closings 2013
New Years Day: January 1, 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 21, 2013
Good Friday: March 29 & 30, 2013
Memorial Day: May 27, 2013
Independence Day: July 4, 2013
Labor Day: September 2, 2013
Thanksgiving Day: November 28 & 29, 2013
Christmas Eve & Day: December 24 & 25, 2013

 

mangoMango is an interactive online foreign language course that is accessible to Balch Springs Library – Learning Center card holders. Mango provides library patrons access to 16 different languages, including ESL for Spanish speaking patrons. The program can be accessed from home or the library. This program is funded in part by the 4B Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation.

 

 

tutor.com

 

                                                 

We now offer FREE tutoring service.  Get help with math, science, history and many other subjects. Adults can access links for assistance with GED testing, citizenship, making professional resumes, and much more. Click on the link to the left and create a login to get started today.  

 

 

 "This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission. (2013)."

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eShelf & Research

 

 TexShare logoWork and research from the office or from home, anytime:

                                      

Try these databases filled with magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and other materials to help you discover more on any subject, from general interest to business, hobbies, and more. Please see your librarian for a username and password.
 

 http://www.libraryoftexas.org/index.html

  

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Location & Hours

Location & Hours of Operation

12450 Elam Rd

Balch Springs, TX 75180

 972/913-3000

Monday: 11am - 7pm

Tuesday: 10am - 7pm

Wednesday:10am-6pm

 Thursday:12pm-8pm

Friday: 12pm - 5pm

 Saturday: 11am-3pm

New library hours updated on April 4, 2013

The library is also closed on National Hollidays

 

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