Vol. 17, No. 11 November 2013

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Organizations Meetings .........2Subscribe to E-News ............2JFK, 50 Years Later...............2Upcoming Events ................2Aunt Agatha’s Poisoned Picks...3Book Clubs ........................3 What’s Happening? ..............4

Inside This Issue:

BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEWS & EVENTS

All Burbank libraries will close at 6 PM on Wednesday, November 27, and all day Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving!

OrganizationsMeeting Times

Monday,November 4 6:30 PM Burbank Sister City Committee meets at the Central Library. Wednesday, November 13 5:30 PMBoard of Library Trustees meets at the Central Library.

Wednesday, December 4 5:00 PMFriends of the Burbank Public Library will meet at the Central Library.

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Burbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 91502818.238.5590 (Audio Visual)

238.5610 (Children’s)238.5600 (Circulation)

238.5577 (Literacy)238.5580 (Reference)

238.5589 (Young Adult)

Buena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St. 91505

818.238.5620 (Circulation)238.5625 (Reference)238.5630 (Children’s)

Northwest Branch Library3323 W. Victory Blvd. 91505

818.238.5640

All events are free to the public. Programs are subject to change

without prior notice. Please call the library to confirm dates and

times, or visit our website: www.BurbankLibrary.com.

Library News & Events is published monthly by

the Burbank Public Library.Editor: Louise Paziak

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Upcoming Events

JFK Assassination...50 Years Later November 22, 1963. A day etched forever in the minds of all who lived through it. The death of President John F. Kennedy stunned the nation and marked the end of an era. If you would like to learn more about the man, the myth, or the legacy, here is a selection of books and other media available at the Burbank Public Library. Check the catalog for more titles.

973.922 Dallek, Robert. Camelot’s Court: Inside the Kennedy White House. [New Books -- ALL]

973.922 Dear Mrs. Kennedy: the World Shares Its Grief: Letters, November 1963. Jay Mulvaney and Paul De Angelis. [ALL]

973.922 Listening In: the Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy /Selected and Introduced by Ted Widmer; forword by Caroline Kennedy. [C/BV]

929.2 Lowe, Jacques. Remembering Jack: Intimate and Unseen Photo- graphs of the Kennedys. [C]

92 K352M Matthews, Christopher. Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. [ALL]

973.922 Minutaglio, Bill. Dallas 1963. [C/BV]

973.922 Sabato, Larry. The Kennedy Half-Century: the Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy. [ALL]

CD 9.2 Andersen, Christopher. These Few Precious Days: the fnal Year of K352A Jack with Jackie. [BV]

CD 9.2 Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy. Jaqueline Kennedy: Historic Conver-K352-O sations on Life with John F. Kennedy, Interviews with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., 1964 / forward by Caroline Kennedy. (sound recording) [All]

CD 9.2 Terenzio, RoseMarie. Fairy Tale Interrupted: a Memoir of Life, K325T Love and Loss. (sound recording) [C]

DVD The Lost JFK Tapes: the Assassination / National Geographic. [C/BV]

Be sure to pick up the brochure, Holiday Happenings for Kids, at your local Burbank library. There are many fun programs scheduled for youngsters during the month of December. Crafts, movies, and storytimes are just a few of the activities planned. The Mighty Echoes, the classic A Capella Doo Wop group, were such a big hit last year, we’ve invited them back again on December 11 at Buena Vista Branch Library. Join us for a rockin’ concert with songs from their CDs: Doo Wop Around the Christmas Tree, Doo Wop Until You Drop, and A Capella Cool. Co-authors Sue Fries and Todd Jensen will discuss their book, Learning to Breathe, on December 5 at Buena Vista Branch Library.

FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB Meets Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 PM

Central Library Literacy Conference Room

to discuss Le Nœud de Vipères by François Mauriac.

Contact: Isabelle Kotikian, 818-238-5620

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Meets Tuesday, November 19, at noon

to discuss Double Bind by Christopher Bohjalian

Central Library, Literacy Conference Room

Contact: Naomi Aronoff, 818-238-5620

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Aunt Agatha’s Poisoned PicksVisit Aunt Agatha’s blog @ www.deathinthestacks.blogspot.com

TEEN BOOK CLUBS

Grades 10-12 Book Club meetsTuesday, November 5 at 7 PM to discuss Ready Player One

by Sarah J. Maas Buena Vista Branch Library

Grades 8-9 Book Club meets

Wednesday, November 20 at 7 PM to discuss I’ll be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Buena Vista Branch Library

Grades 6-7 Book Club meetsTuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PMto discuss Kiki Strike: Inside the

Shadow City by Kirsten Miller -- Central Library

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMESBuena Vista Branch Library

Tuesdays at 10 AM (ages 3-5 years)Northwest Branch Library

Wednesdays at 10 AM (ages 5 & under)Central Library

Thursdays at 10 AM (ages 3-5 years)

TODDLER TIMESBuena Vista Branch Library

Wednesdays OR Fridays10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM

(all sessions FULL)

Burbank Central LibraryFridays at 10:00 AM

If you are a fan of Dan Brown or Steve Barry, may I recommend the new thriller by bestselling German author Oliver Pötzsch, admirably translated by Anthea Bell. The Ludwig Conspiracy blends modern day adventure and intrigue with a compelling historical thriller. You may be unfamiliar with the tale of King Ludwig II, the Fairy Tale King of Bavaria, but you will instantly recognize Neuschwanstein, one of his famous castles that was the inspiration for Disney’s iconic castle.

The story of Ludwig, who is sometimes referred to as “Mad King Ludwig,” is a mystery in itself. Remembered today for the string of tourist attraction castles in Bavaria, Ludwig was deposed in 1886 after being declared insane by a psychia-trist who had never even examined him. Soon after, he drowned in waist-deep water. Certainly a suspicious circumstance.

From the moment an encoded diary and artifacts fall into the hands of rare-book dealer Steven Lukas, he knows that it will bring him more misery than money. Danger dogs his footsteps as he tries to decipher the diary with the help of an art detective, Sara Lengfeld. They investigate three of Ludwig’s castles searching for clues to help crack the diary’s code, always trying to outrun a mysterious gang of thugs and a group of Ludwig’s fanatical followers.

As Steven slowly deciphers the diary, he’s caught up in the exciting story unfolding in 19th century Bavaria. The diary’s author, a young confidante

of King Ludwig, uncovers a nefarious political plot to remove the king from power. Trusting no one, he barely escapes with his life as he makes his way back to the castle to warn the king.

Pötzsch spent many years as a radio personality and a screenwriter for Bavarian public television. His Hangman’s Daughter books have sold over half a mil-lion copies in English. He lives in Munich with his family.

Find The Ludwig Conspiracy on the new Mystery book shelves at your lo-cal Burbank Public Library.

Preschool Storytime Fall Session

ENDS NOVEMBER 15.

Signups for the WINTER SESSION begin on January 6, 2014.

November 1-2Friends of the Burbank Public Library Used Book SaleBooksale Hours: Friday, November 1 10 AM - 5 PMSaturday, November 2 10 AM - 3 PMCentral Library Auditorium

Thursday, November 7, 4:00 - 6:00 PMDiary of a Wimpy Kid Book PartyKids in grades 3-6 are invited to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party in celebration of the release of the new book, Hard Luck. Cartoonist Dave Boatman will conduct a cartoon class; there will be Wimpy Bingo and trivia; and kids can decorate their own diaries. Space is limited; call 818-238-5610 for free reservations. Buena Vista Branch Library

Friday, November 8, 2:00 PMFriday Movie Matinee -- Alfred Hitchcock’s MarnieTippi Hedren and Sean Connery star in this subtle psychodra-ma of a woman suffering from kleptomania and her employer/husband who tries to discover the reasons behind her compul-sions. [131 minutes / rated PG] Central Library

Saturday, November 9, 11:00 AM -12:30 PMLego Club for Kids!Open to kids from 2-14 and their families! Specially sized larger blocks will be available for toddlers. Children under the age of 9 years must be accompanied by an adult.Central Library

Monday, November 11 All Burbank Libraries Closed for Veterans Day.

Tuesday, November 12, 4:00 PMFamily Film Festival -- Monsters University (104 minutes / G). Buena Vista Branch Library

Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 PMWho Was Dracula?Explore the legend with author, historian, and master magi-cian Jim Steinmeyer. Combining historical detective work with literary research. Mr. Steinmeyer’s latest book, Who is Drac-ula?: Bram Stoker’s Trail of Blood, provides an enthralling tour through Victorian culture and the extraordinary literary monster it produced. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Refreshments. Buena Vista Branch Library

Thursday, November 14, 7:00 PMMusic from the 1920s with the Hollywood Rhythm KingsThe Burbank Public Library in partnership with Shakespeare at Play presents a free concert in conjunction with The Big Read promotion of the book, The Great Gatsby. Buena Vista Branch Library

What’s Happening in November?

Monday, November 18, 7:00 PM Coffee & Conversation with mystery author John Bill-heimer Mr. Billheimer will discuss his recent book, A Player to Be Maimed Later, the second in the series featuring Mid-west sports writer Lloyd Keaton. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Buena Vista Branch Library

Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 PMFamily Film Festival -- Monsters University (104 minutes / G). Central Library

Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 PMCoffee & Conversation with James LeitchAuthor James Leitch discusses his debut novel, Drifting Curtain, a tale of the corrosive combination of death and revenge. Buena Vista Branch Library

Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 PMMusic from the 1920s with the Hollywood Rhythm KingsThe Burbank Public Library in partnership with Shakespeare at Play presents a free concert in conjunction with The Big Read promotion of the book, The Great Gatsby. Central Library

Thursday, November 21, 7:00 PMFamily Night at the LibraryThe Buster Balloon Show-- A little comedy, a little balloon-twisting, a whole lot of fun! Central Library

Saturday, November 23, 10:30 AMHoliday Movies Rugrats’ Chanukah (22 minutes)Shalom Sesame: Chanukah Special (28 minutes)Buena Vista Branch Library Storytime Room

Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 PM Pajama Storytime: Cookies & Milk Youngsters are invited to come in pajamas for stories, songs, a movie, and cookies! Bring your favorite stuffed toy or blan-ket. Central Library

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Burbank Libraries will CLOSE at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27 and remain CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, November 29.Libraries reopen on Sat-urday, November 30.

Saturday, November 30, 10:30 AMHoliday Movies Alvin and the Chipmunks. Alvin’s Thanksgiving Celebra-tion (89 minutes) Buena Vista Branch Library Storytime Room