Richard Burges Library

This is the library in my hood and I always feel safe because it’s right next to the popo station. They keep it clean. They have activities for the chillin and a pretty good assortment of books. What they don’t have, they may be able to order you.
They have a really great selection of manga aka Japanese graphic novels, although many are missing key volumes (like volume 1). You can also check out books and magazines on your phone/​digital device so you don’t have top drive the 2 miles top get there!

The people who work there are very nice. However the entire story time is in Spanish. I get a little Spanish but not for the entire 45 minutes. Also the children’s section is very small and there is not a lot to choose from.

The first library I ever went to in El Paso was Richard Burges Library and I pretty much thought it was the best thing ever because all I really cared about was if they had the books I wanted (which they always did and I didn’t even know about the system they had in place where you can request basically any book). I never used the computers or anything like that, I was always in and then back out. Falling in love with this library can be likened to falling in love with Chili’s. It’s okay and certain aspects of it are more than okay, but better exists.
Most of the libraries in EP have something unique about them whether it’s the design of the entire building or hidden reading spots throughout. I do find the RBL a bit dull in that aspect, but by the same token it kind of reminds me of the school library from The Breakfast Club.
The isles of books are pretty straightforward. Kiddie section to the far left. Information desk as soon as you walk in. Tables in the open areas. It’s just simply a library. Nothing more, nothing less.
This library is one of the older ones so I really do hope that they take some interest in it and make some changes that could definitely liven the place up. It’s also conveniently in the same building as the police station in the NE. I don’t know why that would be convenient, but in case you need to report a crime and pick up a book or two, this is your one stop shop.
This library is good for the person who just wants some peace while reading or working because I have noticed the RBL is ten times quieter than any of it’s sister libraries. I know all the other ones don’t care if you’re having a full fledged convo or if you’re talking business on the phone, but I never see that at this one. Also it’s all an open room so that may be why since the sound would travel through the entire place if you were yapping away on your cellphone.