February 2020 Library News and Events
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Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> <strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Vol. 24, No.2<br />
<strong>News</strong> & <strong>Events</strong>
A Note from the Director<br />
Last month, we opened the new Spark! Digital Media Lab, a technology learning space at the Burbank<br />
Central <strong>Library</strong> that will help us fulfill our promise of providing the modern services needed by this<br />
community to achieve their goals, whether personal, educational or professional. As exciting as the lab is,<br />
however, it highlights the other ways in which the Central <strong>Library</strong> is failing to meet this promise due to its<br />
deteriorated state <strong>and</strong> out-of-date amenities.<br />
Elizabeth Goldman<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Services Director<br />
In <strong>February</strong>, we will be gathering public input on priorities for a replacement Central <strong>Library</strong>. It’s time to<br />
develop a vision for what this facility could be, demonstrating the value a modern library facility would<br />
offer to the community. This will help City Council make practical decisions in eventually determining<br />
how to move the project forward with a funding commitment.<br />
For this vision to be complete, we need your assistance helping us identify the best roles for public libraries in Burbank’s future.<br />
Would you devote more space to study areas, children’s services, books or technology? How could a modern building help you<br />
achieve your or your family’s goals? What needs are there in the community that a new library could help meet, from learning to<br />
sustainability?<br />
We invite you to help create this vision. There are three ways to share your thoughts:<br />
• Attend a community meeting on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 6, at either 3:30 pm or 7 pm at the Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
• Contribute to our interactive display in the Central <strong>Library</strong> lobby during the month of <strong>February</strong><br />
• Voice your opinion via an online survey at burbanklibrary.org during the month of <strong>February</strong><br />
Your public input will help our team of architects <strong>and</strong> City staff identify possibilities <strong>and</strong> opportunities for a replacement Central<br />
<strong>Library</strong>. The right building will support educational <strong>and</strong> employment success through its lifespan, help maintain a thriving local<br />
economy, provide access to technology <strong>and</strong> training, <strong>and</strong> strengthen the Burbank community.<br />
For more about this project or to participate, visit burbanklibrary.org.<br />
Elizabeth<br />
locations <strong>and</strong> hours<br />
burbanklibrary.org/about/branches<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
300 N. Buena Vista St. (818) 238-5620<br />
Monday-Thursday................... 10:00 am - 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 />
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>February</strong> 7................................. all locations closed<br />
<strong>February</strong> 19 & 20...................... all locations closed<br />
organization meeting times<br />
Burbank Sister City Committee 6:30 pm Monday, <strong>February</strong> 3 Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Board of <strong>Library</strong> Trustees 5:30 pm Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 12 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Friends of the <strong>Library</strong> 5:30 pm Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 26 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong>
Feb. 11 Grades 10-12 Buena Vista Branch<br />
Feb. 12 Grades 7-9 Buena Vista Branch<br />
Feb. 27 Grades 5-6 Buena Vista Branch<br />
book clubs<br />
Feb. 4 French Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Feb. 18 Brown Bag Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Feb. 18 Mystery Buena Vista Branch
programs for ADULTS<br />
MOON WATC H<br />
february screenings<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 3<br />
6:30 - 8 pm Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 4<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 />
your health matters!<br />
In an effort to provide easy access to social<br />
services for our patrons, the Department of<br />
Public Social Services (DPSS) will be at the<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> to assist with<br />
CalFresh <strong>and</strong> Medi-Cal enrollment.<br />
Chinatown<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 11<br />
6:30 - 8:45 pm<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Runtime 130 minutes<br />
Rated R<br />
Harriet<br />
Friday, <strong>February</strong> 21<br />
2 - 4:15 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Runtime 125 minutes<br />
Rated PG-13<br />
You may assist DPSS in processing your<br />
application quickly by bringing the following:<br />
. Personal identification (A Driver’s License,<br />
CA Identification etc)<br />
. Social Security Number<br />
. Verification of income/assets/expenses<br />
. Verification of citizenship or legal residency/<br />
sponsorship for residency.<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 6<br />
12:30 - 4:30 pm<br />
one-on-one tech help<br />
Need help with your smartphone, laptop,<br />
Kindle, iPad or other device? Book a free<br />
personalized tech help session, <strong>and</strong> get<br />
answers. Call 818-238-5625 or stop by the<br />
Reference Desk at the Buena Vista Branch<br />
to reserve your session.<br />
Available on Wednesdays<br />
from 3 - 5 pm<br />
at the Buena Vista Branch
programs for ADULTS<br />
joy of coloring<br />
- a program for adults<br />
In the midst of our busy schedules,<br />
we often need time to sit back,<br />
relax, <strong>and</strong> let our cares fade away.<br />
That is exactly what will happen<br />
when you stop by the Central<br />
<strong>Library</strong> auditorium for an evening<br />
of coloring <strong>and</strong> community.<br />
7-8:30 pm Wed. <strong>February</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Author Sam Wasson in conversation with producer Howard “Hawk” Koch, Jr.<br />
No reservations are needed.<br />
Materials will be provided,<br />
or you can bring your own.<br />
Gather with your friends,<br />
or come <strong>and</strong> meet new ones.<br />
Stop in. Sit down. Get creative.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
6 - 8 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
In The Big Goodbye,<br />
New York Times<br />
bestselling author<br />
Sam Wasson turns<br />
his gaze on the<br />
making of Chinatown.<br />
Notorious for its twist<br />
ending <strong>and</strong> iconic closing line of<br />
dialogue, it is one of the great<br />
American movies of all time <strong>and</strong> one<br />
of the last great films produced in the<br />
era of “old Hollywood.”<br />
First assistant director on the film,<br />
Howard “Hawk” Koch, Jr., will join<br />
with Wasson to discuss why<br />
Chinatown endures as a work of art…<br />
<strong>and</strong> as a state of mind.<br />
Books will be available for purchase <strong>and</strong> signing.<br />
Join us for a screening of Chinatown at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2020</strong><br />
BUENA VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
300 N. Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91505<br />
818-238-5620 burbanklibrary.org<br />
Join us for a Writer’s Workshop led by<br />
The Quill & Pint Writers’ Group.<br />
Our monthly workshops are two fun hours of writing games,<br />
writers’ discussions <strong>and</strong> brainstorming. Bring your laptop<br />
or notebook, <strong>and</strong> commune with other wordsmiths.<br />
Writers of all experience levels <strong>and</strong> genres are welcome.<br />
11am - 1 pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 22<br />
change in location for <strong>February</strong> workshop<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong>
programs for kids<br />
WINTER STORYTIME<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<br />
...........<br />
TODDLER STORYTIME<br />
under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
There is no registration for this session, however space is<br />
limited <strong>and</strong> admission will be on a first-come first-served basis.<br />
Wednesdays at 10 am or 11 am<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Fridays at 10 am<br />
...........<br />
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME<br />
ages 3-5<br />
Northwest Branch <strong>Library</strong><br />
Thursdays at 10 am<br />
10 am - 12 pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 1<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 - 11 am<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 8<br />
Buena Vista Branch<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 />
An informal place to read, play,<br />
explore, <strong>and</strong> make new friends.<br />
NCE UPON A TIME,<br />
Map Making<br />
10:15 - 11 am<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
A fun introduction to movement,<br />
coordination, rhythm, <strong>and</strong> dance!<br />
4 - 5 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 25<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
A program for kids in grades 3-5.<br />
Reservations required for this free<br />
program. Call 818-238-5630
programs for kids
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR<br />
CHILDREN • ADULTS<br />
TEENS • ALL AGES<br />
LEGO Club for Kids<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 am<br />
1<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
Moon Watch<br />
- with Sidewalk Astronomers<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6:30 pm<br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Moon Watch<br />
- with Sidewalk Astronomers<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
6:30 pm<br />
French Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
10 & 11 am<br />
One-on-One Tech Help<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
3-5 pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Cal Fresh & Medi-Cal<br />
Enrollment<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
12:30 - 4:30 pm<br />
Community Meeting<br />
- Your Vision for a New<br />
Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
3:30 -or- 7:00 pm<br />
Spark!<br />
- Intro to Video Production<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6:30 pm<br />
All<br />
Burbank Libraries<br />
CLOSED<br />
Staff Training Day<br />
Baby Party!<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Literacy Tutor Training<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 am<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
Opera Talk<br />
- Eurydice<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
7 pm<br />
ENGLISH NATURALLY<br />
- A Conversation Group -<br />
is held each Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Thursday<br />
at 10 am <strong>and</strong> Wednesdays at 7pm.<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
<strong>February</strong> Screening<br />
- Chinatown<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Grades 10-12<br />
TEEN Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
7 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
10 & 11 am<br />
One-on-One Tech Help<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
3-5 pm<br />
Board of <strong>Library</strong><br />
Trustees Mtg<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
5:30 pm<br />
Grades 7-9 TEEN<br />
Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
7 pm<br />
Author Sam Wasson<br />
- The Big Goodbye:<br />
Chinatown <strong>and</strong> the Last<br />
Years of Hollywood<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
7pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Drop-in & Create<br />
-Valentine’s Day Cards<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
3:30 pm<br />
Spark!<br />
- Intro to Video Production<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 am<br />
Music & Movement<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10:15 am<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
All Burbank Libraries<br />
will be closed<br />
Sunday <strong>and</strong> Monday<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16 & 17 for<br />
Presidents’ Day<br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Brown Bag Book Club<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
noon<br />
Mystery Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
7 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
10 & 11 am<br />
Preschool Explorers:<br />
-Architectural Strength<br />
with The Three Little Pigs<br />
Buena Vista Branch 1 pm<br />
One-on-One Tech Help<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
3-5 pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Spark!<br />
- Intro to Video Production<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 am<br />
<strong>February</strong> Matinee<br />
- Harriet<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
2 pm<br />
Writer’s Workshop<br />
change in location for <strong>February</strong><br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
11 am<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
Baby Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Joy of Coloring<br />
-a program for adults<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
10 & 11 am<br />
One-on-One Tech Help<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
3-5 pm<br />
Friends of the <strong>Library</strong><br />
Meeting<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
5:30 pm<br />
Preschool Storytime<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
10 am<br />
Grades 5-6 Book Club<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
5 pm<br />
Spark!<br />
- Intro to Video Production<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
6:30 pm<br />
Toddler Storytime<br />
-under age 3<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10 am<br />
OPEN LAB HOURS<br />
Tuesday & Thursday<br />
10 am - 2 pm<br />
Wednesday,<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
1-5 pm<br />
15 minute orientation required prior to using lab<br />
This calendar is accurate as of the date<br />
of publication. Some programs require<br />
registration. Please check for current<br />
information at burbanklibrary.org/events.
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