BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Vol. 19, No. 8 August 2015

Organization Meetings ———— 2

Subscribe to E-News —————— 2

Happy Birthday Friends! ——–——– 2

Book Clubs ———————--———— 3

RFID Closures —————————- 3

Local Authors Showcase ——————3

DC: All Access Event ————————3

What’s Happening ———--———– 4

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Organization Meeting Times

The Burbank Sister City Committee meetings will resume at Central Library on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 pm. The Board of Library Trustees meetings will resume at Central Library on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 5:30pm. The Friends of the Burbank Library meetings will resume at Buena Vista Library on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 7:00pm.

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Burbank Central Library

110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 91502

818-238-5610 (Children’s)

818-238-5600 (Circulation)

818-238-5577 (Literacy)

818-238-5580 (Reference)

818-238-5589 (Young Adult)

Buena Vista Branch Library

300 N. Buena Vista St. 91505

818-238-5620 (Circulation)

818-238-5625 (Reference)

818-238-5630 (Children’s)

Northwest Branch Library 3323 W. Victory Blvd. 91505

818-238-5640

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Friends of the Burbank Public Library Celebrates 35th Years

Over the past 35 years many gaps in the Burbank Public Library’s operating budget

has been filled by the energetic fundraising efforts of the all-volunteer Friends. This

has allowed the Library to keep up with changing technologies. An Apple computer

for public use was one of the first major purchases funded by the Friends. Burbank

was one of the first libraries to offer compact discs to the public. A VHS video rental

collection was established with a donation by the Friends, and when DVDs began to

replace the videocassette, the Friends supplied the seed money to start buying the

new format for movies. Most recently, the Friends provided the start-up funds for the

library’s E-Book collection and new educational databases.

Since 1980, the Friends of the Burbank Public Library have raised over $2.7 million to

enhance library service to the community. And now it’s time to celebrate!

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of family fun starting with a

comedy/magic performance by Joel Ward at 1:30 PM. A light Chocolate Decadence

Buffet will be offered at 3:00 PM, immediately followed by a book talk by mystery

author Daryl Wood Gerber. Ms. Gerber will discuss Fudging the Books, her latest

cozy mystery in the Cookbook Nook series. Books will be available for purchase and

signing. The festivities will be held at the Buena Vista Branch Library.

Go to BurbankLibrary.com/about/friends for more information.

The Friends have a quarterly newsletter to keep you informed of their events,

meetings, and volunteer opportunities. If you would like their newsletter emailed to

you, just send a request to FriendsBurbankLibrary@gmail.com.

1:30 - 2:15pm - Family entertainment with the comedy/magic of Joel Ward. 3:00 - 4:30pm - Refreshments table with a variety of chocolate and non-chocolate treats. 3:30 - 4:30pm - Daryl Wood Gerber, author of A Cookbook Nook Mystery series will discuss her culinary cozy mysteries and her latest in the series, Fudging the Books.

Your Invited to a Birthday Party!

Friends of the Burbank Public Library

35th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, September 26, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

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BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB

Meets Tuesday, August 18, at noon

to discuss Paris Apartment

by Michele Gable

Central Library

Contact: Naomi Aronoff,

818-238-5620

GENRE X BOOK CLUB

Thursday, August 20, at 7 PM

to discuss Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour

Bookstore

by Robin Sloan

Central Library

Contact: Jeff Whalen,

818-238-5580

SCENE OF THE CRIME

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Meets Tuesday, August 18, at 7 PM

to discuss The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martinez

Buena Vista Branch Library

Contact: Naomi Aronoff,

818-238-5620

Book Clubs FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 PM

to discuss Ce que je peux te dire d'elles

by Anne Icart

Central Library

Contact: Isabelle Kotikian,

818-238-5620

Warner Bros./DC Entertainment and

Burbank Public Library Present:

DC ALL ACCESS: ESSENTIALS

Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 pm

Buena Vista Branch Library

DC Comics, Dan DiDio and Jim Lee give

an in-depth look at some of the most

exciting stories ever told that make up the

DC Essentials!

DC Comics will be available

for purchase and signing.

Calling All Local Authors!

Are you a published author? Los Angeles-area authors are invited to display & sell their books,

meet & greet the public, sign books, and network with other authors at this showcase.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

1:00—4:00 PM

Buena Vista Branch

Library

Submit an application to the Reference desk at any

Burbank Public Library by Saturday, September 12, 2015.

Space is limited and will be available

on a first come, first served basis.

Call 818-238-5562 for more information.

Saturday, August 1, 2:00 PM Saturday Family Movie - The Croods A Prehistoric family the Croods live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. They gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, and it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world. (98 minutes/PG) Buena Vista Branch Library Monday, August 3 - Sunday, August 9 Buena Vista Branch Library will be closed this week for the material management upgrade. See page 3 for more information.

Tuesday August 4, 6:30 PM French Language Book Club The French Language Book Club will be discussing Ce que je peux te dire d'elles by Anne Icart. The club meets the first Tuesday of every month. Central Library

Thursday, August 6, 7:00 PM Writing Workshop with Scott Holleran Be the Hero and master your own story in this new writing workshop! Blogger, journalist and writer Scott Holleran combines timely writing principles with fresh ideas and new perspectives. His unique approach to storytelling will inspire you. Central Library Monday, August 10 - Saturday, August 15 Central Library will be closed this week for the material management upgrade. See page 3 for more information. Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 PM Sounds of Summer Outdoor Concert Cow Bop - The Best in Cowboy Jazz! The band’s collective experience crosses the spectrum of American music, from the hottest jazz and the coolest swing to the most down-home honky-tonk. Buena Vista Branch Library

Saturday, August 15, 2:00 PM Saturday Family Movie - How to Train Your Dragon Tossed into dragon-fighting school, Hiccup, a Norse teenager, endeavors to prove himself as a true Viking, but when he befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless, he has the chance to plot a new course for his people's future. (98 minutes/PG) Buena Vista Branch Library

Tuesday, August 18, 12:00 PM Brown Bag Book Club This month the Brown Bag Book Club will be reading Paris Apartment by Michele Gable. The club meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information call 818-238-5580. Central Library Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM Scene of the Crime Mystery Book Club The Scene of the Crime book club will be reading The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martinez. The club meets on the third Tuesday of every month. For more information call 818-238-5580. Buena Vista Branch Library Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 PM DC All Access: Essentials DC Entertainment Co-Publishers of DC Comics, Dan DiDio and Jim Lee give an in-depth look at some of the most exciting stories ever told that make up the DC Essentials! DC Comics will be available for purchase and signing. Buena Vista Branch Library

Thursday, August 20, 7:00 PM Genre X Book Club For our August meeting, we will be discussing Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. For more information, please call 818-238-5580. Central Library

Tuesday, August 25, 7:00 PM Drawing 101 for Adults This free art class for beginners is led by illustrator and animator, Noah Fontana. The class will cover the basics of drawing with pencil on paper to achieve a greater likeness to life and the students’ imagination. Supplies are provided. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Call 818-238-5562 to reserve a spot. Central Library

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