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Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> <strong>November</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Vol. 23, No.11<br />
<strong>News</strong> & <strong>Events</strong><br />
I can no other<br />
answer make but –<br />
THANKS<br />
<strong>and</strong> thanks<br />
<strong>and</strong> ever thanks–<br />
- William Shakespeare -<br />
organization meeting times<br />
Burbank Sister City Committee 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Board of <strong>Library</strong> Trustees 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Friends of the Burbank <strong>Library</strong> 5:30 p.m. Nov/Dec Mtg. Wed., Dec. 4 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
300 N. Buena Vista St.<br />
818-238-5620<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.<br />
818-238-5600 burbanklibrary.org<br />
Northwest Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
3323 W. Victory Blvd.<br />
818-238-5640
A Note from the Director<br />
Elizabeth Goldman<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Services Director<br />
This month, Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> is seeking your input to help us plan the future. As an organization that<br />
seeks to build a stronger community by providing opportunities <strong>and</strong> access for all to learning <strong>and</strong> discovery,<br />
we periodically need to take a step back <strong>and</strong> find out if we’re on the right track. A survey that is currently<br />
available online <strong>and</strong> at all Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> sites will provide us with the input we need to determine<br />
priorities for our work in the next few years.<br />
The survey comes as the <strong>Library</strong>’s first strategic plan finishes up <strong>and</strong> we start work on our next guiding<br />
document. As a result of the previous survey in 2016, as well as conversations with community groups <strong>and</strong><br />
analysis of trends <strong>and</strong> demographics, we implemented many improvements to our services. These include<br />
refreshing our collection of <strong>Library</strong> materials in languages other than English, exp<strong>and</strong>ing training in basic<br />
technology skills, <strong>and</strong> launching a program to improve access for Burbank Unified School District students.<br />
We have developed a learning culture among our staff so we can be prepared to assist our <strong>Library</strong> users as<br />
the world continues to change at a furious pace. We have exp<strong>and</strong>ed relationships with community partners<br />
to ensure we are better supporting our users who are experiencing homelessness while making <strong>Library</strong> sites safe <strong>and</strong> comfortable<br />
for everyone. And we have implemented customer service st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> training with the goal that each time you interact with us,<br />
your experience is equally good.<br />
As we look forward to the next few years, while providing access to reading <strong>and</strong> viewing material will remain our core service, we<br />
also know we need to continue to evolve. What exactly that looks like has a lot to do with what you tell us. How do you use the<br />
<strong>Library</strong> today? What impact are we having on your life, big or small? How can we continue to give you that experience? What could<br />
we do to make the <strong>Library</strong> even more positive or meaningful to your life or the lives of your family, friends <strong>and</strong> neighbors? Are there<br />
needs in the community where we could be part of the solution?<br />
In everything we do, our goal is to be responsive to our community <strong>and</strong> support the Burbank of the present <strong>and</strong> the future. Please<br />
take a few minutes of your time via the link below to tell us if we are meeting that goal <strong>and</strong> how we can do better.<br />
Elizabeth<br />
Take our brief survey<br />
to help us plan for the future<br />
To take our survey:<br />
• Click here to take the survey<br />
• Pick up a paper copy at any <strong>Library</strong> help desk<br />
• Find the link under Check It Out on our homepage - burbanklibrary.org<br />
locations <strong>and</strong> hours<br />
burbanklibrary.org/about/branches<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. (818) 238-5600<br />
Monday-Thursday...................... 9:30 am - 9:00 pm<br />
Children’s Room closes at 8 pm<br />
Friday........................................... 9:30 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Saturday.................................... 10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Sunday........................................................... closed<br />
holiday hours<br />
<strong>November</strong> 10 & 11.................. all locations closed<br />
<strong>November</strong> 28 & 29.................. all locations closed<br />
early 6 pm closing Wed. Nov. 27<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
300 N. Buena Vista St. (818) 238-5620<br />
Monday-Thursday.................... 10:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br />
Friday........................................ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Saturday................................... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />
Sunday........................................ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
3323 W. Victory Blvd. (818) 238-5640<br />
Monday-Friday......................... 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm<br />
Saturday-Sunday.......................................... closed<br />
photography<br />
The Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> reserves the right for staff to record video <strong>and</strong> take photos during programs to be used when promoting<br />
library activities, collections, <strong>and</strong> services.
share your<br />
library story<br />
We all love a good story.<br />
Your library means a lot to you - <strong>and</strong> your library story means the world to us!<br />
“Besides my home the Buena Vista <strong>Library</strong> is...<br />
probably my favorite spot in Burbank.<br />
My favorite library memory, though, is probably<br />
when I was there waiting for my son to get his<br />
books, <strong>and</strong> I saw a poster about Burbank RISE.<br />
It’s a leadership <strong>and</strong> volunteer program for<br />
Burbank residents. I did a program, learned<br />
even more about the library <strong>and</strong> the<br />
city, <strong>and</strong> am so glad that I did.<br />
Thanks, library!”<br />
- Gayle<br />
“My<br />
family moved<br />
to Burbank in<br />
1961. My mother<br />
introduced both my<br />
sister <strong>and</strong> me to the<br />
Buena Vista <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
Thank you to the helpful<br />
children’s librarians all<br />
those years ago, who<br />
helped two little girls<br />
find good stories to<br />
read <strong>and</strong> become<br />
enthralled in the<br />
written word. The<br />
love of good<br />
books will last<br />
a lifetime!”<br />
- Dawn<br />
LIBRARIES<br />
TRANSFORM<br />
“When<br />
we moved to<br />
Burbank my son<br />
was 4 years old.<br />
His first Burbank<br />
memory is being<br />
Blanket Kid with<br />
Robbo here at the<br />
Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Summer Reading<br />
Program. It’s one<br />
of mine, too,<br />
for his smile was<br />
so big!”<br />
- Andrea<br />
“Growing up in Burbank, I spent a lot of time in the<br />
Buena Vista branch, <strong>and</strong>, later, when I could drive,<br />
the Central <strong>Library</strong>... I now team up with my high<br />
school pal Mike McDaniel to do Burbank<br />
historical slideshows in the Buena Vista library,<br />
<strong>and</strong> am proud to say that we have three<br />
books of our own in the Burbank library<br />
system. You can find them at<br />
979.493 Clark! Long live the<br />
Burbank libraries!”<br />
- Wes<br />
Please share your memories <strong>and</strong> stories of the library’s importance to you, your family,<br />
<strong>and</strong> your community. To submit your story: go to burbanklibrary.org/shareyourlibrarystory<br />
(including photos or videos) or post on social media using #myBPLstory. Thanks for sharing!<br />
burbanklibrary.org<br />
november<br />
book clubs<br />
Grades 10-12 Book Club<br />
7:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 12<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Where’d You Go Bernadette?<br />
by Maria Semple<br />
Brown Bag Book Club<br />
12:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 19<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
The Winner<br />
by David Baldacci<br />
French Language Book Club<br />
6:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 5<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Un jour<br />
by David Bicholls<br />
Grades 7 & 9 Book Club<br />
7:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
People Like Us<br />
by Dana Mele<br />
Mystery Book Club<br />
7:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 19<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
A Murder of Magpies<br />
by Judith Fl<strong>and</strong>ers
programs for kids<br />
FALL STORYTIME SESSIONS<br />
end the week of Nov. 11<br />
BABY STORYTIME<br />
under 12 months<br />
Northwest Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Call 818-238-5640 to sign up<br />
Tuesdays at 10 am - last meeting is Nov. 12<br />
TODDLER STORYTIME<br />
under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Wednesdays at 10 am or 11 am<br />
last meeting is Nov. 13<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Fridays at 10 am - last meeting is Nov. 15<br />
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME<br />
ages 3-5<br />
Northwest Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Thursdays at 10 am - Last meeting is Nov. 14<br />
4 - 5:00 pm<br />
Friday, <strong>November</strong> 1<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am - 12 pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 2<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
A bilingual storytime for families.<br />
Una hora familiar<br />
con cuentos bilingüe.<br />
Thous<strong>and</strong>s of Legos are available<br />
to use. Drop in - <strong>and</strong> join our<br />
community of builders!<br />
10 - 11 am<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 9<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
An informal place to read, play,<br />
explore, <strong>and</strong> make new friends.<br />
10:15 - 11:00 am<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 9<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
A fun introduction to movement,<br />
coordination, rhythm, <strong>and</strong> dance!
eading recommendations from our librarians<br />
Gracias by Pat Mora is a great bilingual Spanish & English picture book that follows<br />
a Latino boy <strong>and</strong> what he is thankful for in his life. This is a sweet read with beautiful<br />
illustrations showing the boy’s family <strong>and</strong> friends<br />
Ten Thank-You Letters by Daniel Kirk – Good for elementary aged<br />
readers, this book demonstrates how good we can make others feel<br />
when we take the time to acknowledge their thoughtfulness.<br />
An Awesome Book of Thanks! by Dallas Clayton celebrates things<br />
to be thankful for, from things that we see every day to the bad things<br />
that may turn out being good. Good for preschool to 2nd grade.<br />
Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell is a simple picture book that<br />
shows an African American family preparing for a family meal.<br />
The counting <strong>and</strong> variety of foods are great to read to toddlers.<br />
Thank you, Earth by April Pulley Sayre – An exploration of the beauty & complexity<br />
of the world around us. It’s a beautiful book, good for Earth Day but also a good read<br />
for the family when acknowledging what we are thankful for.<br />
Giving Thanks : More Than 100 Ways to Say Thank You by Ellen Surrey<br />
explores the meaning of thankfulness. Join one boy as he thinks about the<br />
people in his life he’d like to thank, the many reasons to be grateful, <strong>and</strong><br />
the different ways of showing affection <strong>and</strong> gratitude to the people we love.<br />
Thank You Bees by Toni Yuly – This book has repetitive text <strong>and</strong> big bright pictures,<br />
making it a good choice for beginning readers. It features a child expressing gratitude<br />
for the often overlooked yet essential natural elements like the sun, the rain, <strong>and</strong> trees.<br />
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a favorite of mine. It is<br />
a sweet book about being thankful <strong>and</strong> appreciative for<br />
who you are <strong>and</strong> what makes you special.<br />
The Thank You Book by Mo Willems is a sweet <strong>and</strong><br />
silly introduction to expressing gratitude from one of<br />
the greatest duos in children’s literature, Elephant <strong>and</strong> Piggie.<br />
Thank you Ashley, Donna, Jenny, Jennifer, & Nicole<br />
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Peña – Gr<strong>and</strong>ma <strong>and</strong> her gr<strong>and</strong>son CJ always<br />
take the bus across town on Sundays to Market Street. One Sunday CJ wonders<br />
why they don’t own a car like his friend & always have to take the bus.<br />
His Gr<strong>and</strong>mother opens his eyes to the real beauty in the world around him.<br />
It’s a touching read for preschoolers through Kindergarten age.<br />
Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers is a beautiful <strong>and</strong> poignant book about<br />
what it means to live here on earth, conveying universal themes<br />
of love, kindness, <strong>and</strong> the message that we’re all in this together.<br />
Too Much Noise by Ann McGovern – When an old man is bothered by the<br />
quiet noises in his old cottage (the faucet dripping, the wind whooshing)<br />
the village wise man tells him to bring a growing list of animals into his house.<br />
The cottage becomes so noisy the old man sends the animals outside<br />
<strong>and</strong> suddenly appreciates the soft, relaxing, quiet sounds of his old house.<br />
The repetitive text <strong>and</strong> silly animal sounds, remind us to be thankful for what we have.
programs for adults<br />
MOON WATC H<br />
Monday, <strong>November</strong> 4<br />
6:30 - 8 pm Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 5<br />
6:30 - 8 pm Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Members of the Sidewalk Astronomers will set<br />
up telescopes outside the library for a close-up<br />
look at the moon <strong>and</strong> any visible planets.<br />
november screenings<br />
Spider-Man: Far From Home<br />
Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 5<br />
6:30 - 8:45 pm<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Runtime 129 minutes<br />
Rated PG-13<br />
Oliver Stone’s JFK<br />
Friday, <strong>November</strong> 22<br />
2 - 5:30 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Runtime 206 minutes<br />
plus a 15 minute intermission<br />
Rated R<br />
joy of coloring - a program for adults<br />
Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 19<br />
6:00 - 8:00 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
As the holiday season approaches, we often need time to sit back, relax, <strong>and</strong><br />
let our cares fade away. That is exactly what will happen when you stop by the<br />
Central <strong>Library</strong> auditorium on for an evening of coloring.<br />
No reservations are needed. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.<br />
Gather with your friends, or come <strong>and</strong> meet new ones.<br />
Stop in, sit down, get creative.<br />
NaNoWriMo Write-In!<br />
Thursdays, <strong>November</strong> 7, 14, & 21<br />
6:30 - 8:30 pm<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Calling all budding authors! <strong>November</strong> is National Novel Writing Month<br />
<strong>and</strong> the library is hosting a write-in on three Thursday evenings to celebrate.<br />
Join with other writers to participate in a writing warm-up <strong>and</strong> enjoy 2 hours<br />
of distraction-free writing. Work on your first, or next big novel. Participants<br />
should bring their own paper, laptops, or tablets to write with.<br />
Visit nanowrimo.org for more information about NaNoWriMo.
Programs for KIDS<br />
programs for adults<br />
department of<br />
public social<br />
services<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 21<br />
12:30 - 4:30 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
In an effort to provide easy access<br />
to social services for our patrons,<br />
the Department of Public Social<br />
Services (DPSS) will be at the Burbank<br />
Central <strong>Library</strong> to assist with CalFresh<br />
<strong>and</strong> Medi-Cal enrollment.<br />
For more information regarding<br />
these services, contact the DPSS<br />
Customer Service Center at<br />
866-613-3777.<br />
It’s helpful to have the following<br />
information with you when you<br />
apply:<br />
• Personal identification (CA<br />
driver’s license, CA ID, etc.)<br />
• Social Security number<br />
• Verification of income/assets/<br />
expenses<br />
• Verification of citizenship or<br />
legal residency/sponsorship for<br />
residency.<br />
Friends of the Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong><br />
Friends of the Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong><br />
PRE-HOLIDAY<br />
PRE-HOLIDAY<br />
POP<br />
I<br />
v<br />
S A L E<br />
ONE DAY ONLY!<br />
UP<br />
SATURDAY, NOV. 16<br />
book<br />
bargains!<br />
Noon - 4:30 p.m.<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
AUDITORIUM<br />
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.<br />
burbanklibrary.org<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 30<br />
11am - 1 pm Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Put the finishing touches on your novel, or just drop in<br />
for two fun hours of writing games, writers’ discussions<br />
<strong>and</strong> brainstorming. Bring your laptop or notebook, <strong>and</strong><br />
commune with other wordsmiths.<br />
The workshops encourage writers of all experience levels<br />
<strong>and</strong> genres to push themselves. We focus on writing<br />
fundamentals - we’re not a critique group. You’ll write<br />
a new piece live, in-person, <strong>and</strong> join the rhythm of a<br />
writing circle seething with new ideas.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR<br />
CHILDREN ADULTS TEENS ALL AGES<br />
• • •<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
28 29 30 31 1 2<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Día de los muertos<br />
- A Storytime <strong>and</strong> Craft Afternoon<br />
Northwest Branch 4:00 pm<br />
LEGO Club for Kids<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
Moon Watch<br />
- with Sidewalk Astronomers<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 6:30 pm<br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch 10:00 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Moon Watch<br />
- with Sidewalk Astronomers<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch 10 & 11 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 7:00 pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch 10:00 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Come Write-In<br />
- National Novel Writing Month<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Baby Party!<br />
Buena Vista Branch 10:00 am<br />
Music & Movement<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:15 am<br />
October Screening<br />
- Spider-Man: Far From Home<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
French Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch 10:00 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch 10 & 11 am<br />
Board of <strong>Library</strong> Trustees Mtg<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 5:30 pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch 10:00 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Pre-Holiday Booksale<br />
- One Day Only<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
noon—4:30 pm<br />
Burbank Public Libraries will be closed<br />
<strong>November</strong> 10 & 11<br />
Grades 10-12 TEEN Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch 7:00 pm<br />
Grades 7-9 TEEN Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch 7:00 pm<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 7:00 pm<br />
Come Write-In<br />
- National Novel Writing Month<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 7:00 pm<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
<strong>November</strong> Screening<br />
- Oliver Stone’s JFK<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 2:00 pm<br />
Brown Bag Book Club<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> noon<br />
Joy of Coloring<br />
- A Program for Adults<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 6:00 pm<br />
Mystery Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch 7:00 pm<br />
Cal-Fresh & Medi-Cal<br />
Enrollment<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
12:30-4:30 pm<br />
Come Write-In<br />
- National Novel Writing Month<br />
Buena Vista Branch 6:30 pm<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
English Naturally<br />
- A Conversation Group<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> 10:00 am<br />
Early <strong>Library</strong> Closing 6:00 pm<br />
English Naturally<br />
- No meeting<br />
Writer’s Workshop<br />
Buena Vista Branch 11:00 am