July 2020 Library News and Events

Burbank Public Library
Burbank Public Library
News
& Events
July 2020
Vol. 24, No.7
CURBSIDE PICKUP
began june 1 at all three libraries
2,000+
curbside appointments
13,000+
library items checked out

Elizabeth Goldman
Library Services Director
A Note from the Director
While Library services are not yet back to normal, the staff of Burbank Public Library is working hard
to ensure we are still able to meet the community’s needs. In June, we launched curbside pickup
service and developed our online programming. Over the summer and into the fall, we will be
expanding offerings, including a resumption of in-person services as soon as we are able.
As an organization, we strive to be more than reactive. Even in times of pandemics and unrest, we
take the time to step back and look at the bigger picture to identify where the Library can best serve the community. As
part of this effort, this month we are launching a new strategic plan to guide our work from 2020-23. This plan is based
on input from the community and the staff, along with research and analysis. We had more than 1,100 responses to a
survey conducted last fall, and we reached out to make sure we also heard the voices of underrepresented groups.
The resulting plan calls for work in the next three years to be focused on five objectives:
1. Strengthen community by connecting users with resources to meet their needs
2. Support individuals and families by providing programs and services that support reading and learning
throughout the lifespan
3. Improve opportunity and equity by expanding services for workforce development, entrepreneurship
and technology access
4. Build resilience in the community and in the staff
5. Demonstrate value in space, operations and resources
Given what 2020 has brought us so far, we will have plenty of projects to accomplish our goals. While adapting to
changes required in our own operations, we also aim to support you as you seek work, navigate online schooling,
educate yourself about antiracism or look for ways to find connection and positivity in an uncertain world.
Please let us know how we are doing.
Elizabeth
Burbank Public Library’s Reopening Plan
Reopening dates, times, and available services will be announced as they become
available and are subject to changes as required by Los Angeles County
The Library looks forward to expanding services and resuming onsite access as soon as allowed by LA County public
health protocols and circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Currently, the Library offers curbside pickup service, and this will continue to be the recommended method of obtaining
Library materials even when in-person use is allowed. Similarly, online programming, which has reached thousands of
users since the Library closed in March, will be the primary method of offering programming for the foreseeable future.
In the planned next phase, a limited number of users per day will be allowed onsite for activities such as public
computer use, research and browsing the collection. All plans are subject to changes required by Los Angeles County.
The most important goal in reopening is maintaining a safe environment for users and staff. To this end, along with
continued quarantine of returned items, online services and contactless pickup, the Library will limit the total number
of users in the building, require face coverings and enforce physical distancing. Users who do not adhere to posted
guidelines or staff instruction will be asked to leave. Regular cleaning will include disinfection of tables, chairs,
bathrooms, and any surfaces likely to be touched.
Full details of reopening protocols and timelines will be posted online
at burbanklibrary.org when available.

A new personalized service offered by the Library
Looking for a few good books? Let the professionals here at the Burbank
Library select a few just for you. Answer some easy questions, and based on
your suggestions we will fill a bag of books for you to pick up curbside. Just
think of us as your personal Library concierge.
How it works:
1. Fill out the form on our website
2. Within a week, a library staff member will pick out 1-6 books for you,
based on your preferences
3. You will receive an email or phone call when the books are on hold for
you and ready to be picked up
4. Reserve a curbside pickup time online or call the library to schedule
Happy Reading!
This service is currently limited to adult items and can be used once each month.
Access to materials for children will be available soon.
Book drops at all locations are now open for returns (including items with Do Not Place in Book Drop
stickers). ALL materials must be returned through the book drops so they can be properly quarantined.
Sorry, we CANNOT accept donations at this time.
Curbside Pickup
There are four simple steps to the process:
1. Reserve your items by placing a hold and wait for
notification that they are ready
2. Schedule an appointment online for pickup at
Central Library, at Buena Vista, at Northwest, or
call your library branch to arrange pickup
3. At the scheduled time, park in the designated
spot at your branch and call inside to notify staff
4. Pick up your items via contactless exchange
outside the building. You must wear a face
covering when picking up materials
Placing a Hold
You can request items (known as placing a hold) by
visiting the Library’s online catalog. Staff can also place
holds on your behalf via phone to your branch.
Our online catalog allows to access our collection 24/7.
Follow this tutorial to learn how to place an item on
hold any time of day. Happy reading!
Items on hold may be picked up at any of our 3 Libraries.
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
818-238-5600
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 S. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
Northwest Branch Library
3323 W. Victory Blvd.
818-238-5640

kids
Kids Cook @ Home
This program is a shared experience for
the whole family and yet simple enough
for a preschool student to enjoy.
We will introduce some easy math skills
such as counting and measuring, and teach
new words that are used in cooking.
Using products found in most kitchens,
this how-to demonstration will be fun for everyone to try at home. Bon appetit!
2 pm Mondays in July
Mini Story Times
for our toddler & preschool friends
10 am Wednesdays in July
Join in the fun! We will share songs, rhymes, games, and stories, and provide
many ways for you to talk, sing, read, write, and play together at home! Posted
on the kids Facebook and Instagram pages, or watch it on our YouTube channel.
hoopla has a vast offering of Highlights at Home
materials for the whole family!
hoopla also has audiobooks, eBooks, and videos to help
make story time interactive for everyone.

kids
STEM @ Home
The hands-on activities in this program
will be directed at school-age kids and
their families. Follow Miss Jenny each
week for a step-by-step demonstration
of a fun science experiment or activity
that you can do at home. She will be
using supplies commonly found around
the house.
2 pm Thursdays in July
STEAM on hoopla
The components of STEAM - science, technology, engineering,
art, and math - are the backbone of an education that
encourages learning by doing, critical thinking, problem solving,
collaboration, and the creative process.
Story Times
Join us on Zoom for a family story time!
Each Friday we will do an interactive
story time from the library with stories,
songs and rhymes.
Weekly sign ups open every Monday
morning through our Event Calendar.
Space is limited and sign-ups will be on
a first come, first served basis.
You will receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting.
10 am Fridays in July (except July 3 holiday)
Watch new and past episodes on the
Burbank Library kids social media pages:
Facebook Instagram YouTube

adults
Burbank READS
Our online book club was formed to bring us together in a time of social distancing. We miss our
patrons and this is one way to connect to the reading community.
Over 70 people have joined and it’s not too late for you to start reading. Sign up for a free account
on Goodreads and under the Community tab in the Groups section, search for Burbank READS.
You can log in to hoopla and download a copy of Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want
to Come: One Introvert’s Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan. Chronicling the
author’s hilarious and painful year of misadventures, this book explores what
happens when one introvert fights her natural tendencies, takes the plunge, and tries (and sometimes
fails) to be a little bit braver. An introvert spends a year trying to live like an extrovert with hilarious
results and advice for readers along the way.
Summer Reading
Over 4,000 comics, graphic novels, and children’s materials are
currently available for
free to all residents of
California through
August 31, 2020.
This project is intended
to provide easy access
to digital resources
while also supporting
statewide summer
reading programs.
Califa Group has
partnered with
BiblioLabs to provide
access for libraries.
Writer’s Workshop
led by The Quill & Pint Writers’ Group
11am - 1 pm Saturday, July 25
Workshops are hosted from the Quill & Pint
Facebook page and will go live at 11 am. We
will also link to it from the Library Facebook
page.
Our monthly workshops are two fun hours of
writing games, writers’ discussions and brainstorming.
We focus on writing fundamentals
- we’re not a critique group.
Genealogy 101
Genealogy at your fingertips! Get started
uncovering your family’s history by watching
this tutorial for beginners created by our
local history librarian.
Free One-on-One
Business Mentoring
via Zoom
By appointment only. First come, first served.
Sign up for your 1-hour session by calling 818-238-5580.
Available 11 am-2 pm - Tuesdays & Thursdays in July
Ancestry.com
Your library card now gives you free access to
Ancestry Library Edition - from anywhere!
Currently available through July 31, 2020.

Summer Reading
with the Burbank Public Library!
This summer, our program encourages you to develop a habit of reading daily.
Track each day you’ve spent some time reading - as much or as little as you like, it all counts!
Summer Reading is open to ALL ages - babies, kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
It’s not to late to sign up and qualify for prizes! The program ends August 1.
Here’s How It Works
All you need to do is try to read everyday - how long you spend reading or how much you read is entirely up to you.
Read a book or magazine, listen to an audiobook, read aloud to a child or as a family - all types of reading count!
Keep track of the days you read and earn prizes. There are two ways to track your reading this summer; online or on paper.
Track Your Reading Online
• Login through our website (burbanklibrary.org) and keep track of the days you read
• You can also include the title of what you read and a review if you would like, but it’s not required
• Every 15 days logged will qualify you for a prize - and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing
• The online method will automatically add together the number of days you read and notify you
when you qualify for a prize. Prizes are available after August 1
Track your Reading on Paper
• If you prefer to track your days on paper, use the calendar on the next page, or get creative and design a log
of your own
• Mark off the days you read on the calendar - use checkmarks, add stickers, color in the boxes, or whatever
method you find easiest to keep track of your reading
• Every 15 days logged will qualify you for a prize and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing
• Paper reading logs may be turned in at the Library for prizes after August 1. In order for a paper reading log
to count toward the Grand Prize Drawing on August 10, it must be turned in before closing on August 8, 2020
Reading Prizes
• You will automatically earn a prize for every 15 days of reading entered online or on paper
• Reading Prizes can be picked up at any Burbank Library between August 1 and August 31, 2020
• Reading Prizes might include mugs, book bags, books, stationery, and much more
Grand Prizes
• For every 15 days of reading you complete you will also earn one entry in the drawing for a Library Book Box
• You will be able to choose which Box you would like to win, and your entry will be placed in the drawing
for that Box
• A variety of Book Boxes with themes are being curated by Burbank Public Library’s own librarians
• They will include hand-picked books, book-related gift items, and other surprises!
Grand Prize Book Box Themes
• CHILDREN: Early Childhood, Beginning Readers, Graphic Novels, Fantasy/Fiction, Realistic & Nonfiction
• TEEN: Graphic Novels/Manga, Dystopian, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary, Romance, Mystery
• ADULT: Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for continuing to fund this valuable program.

July 2020
Reading Log
There are two ways to track your reading this summer; online or on paper (use this log or design your own).
• All you need to do is read every day - how long you spend reading, or how much you read is entirely up to you
• All types of reading count! Read a book or magazine, listen to an audiobook, read aloud to a child or as a family
• To use this reading log, mark off the the days you read - you can color in the days, use checkmarks, add stickers,
write down the title of what you read - whatever method you find easiest
• You will qualify for a prize and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for every 15 days you read
Paper reading logs may be turned in at the Library for prizes after August 1.
In order for a paper reading log to count toward the Grand Prize Drawing, it must be turned in before closing on August 8, 2020.
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Name:
Email or Phone Number:
Which best describes you? Kid Teen Adult
Staff Only: