September 2020 Library News and Events
Burbank Public Library monthly newsletter
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A Note from the Director<br />
<strong>September</strong> is <strong>Library</strong> Card Month, <strong>and</strong> with all the change <strong>and</strong> chaos in the world right now,<br />
we hope you feel your Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> card is one thing you can count on. As we<br />
continue to establish the new normal of service in a COVID world, your <strong>Library</strong> card can<br />
provide an escape, an avenue toward a new future, a support for the school year, <strong>and</strong> a<br />
source for entertainment.<br />
Elizabeth Goldman<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Services Director<br />
<strong>Library</strong> cards give you access to a physical collection of almost half a million items, from<br />
books to DVDs to music CDs. While we await word from public health officials as to our<br />
ability to restore in-person use of the <strong>Library</strong> <strong>and</strong> browsing, many of you are taking advantage of our curbside pickup<br />
service. Use of that service doubled from its launch in June to July <strong>and</strong> increased further in August.<br />
Recognizing that people are still being cautious about outings or may not find print books convenient, we have been<br />
working to exp<strong>and</strong> our eBook <strong>and</strong> online offerings over the summer. Your <strong>Library</strong> card gives you access to an<br />
ever-increasing collection of hundreds of thous<strong>and</strong>s of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, <strong>and</strong> streaming music,<br />
movies <strong>and</strong> TV shows. There’s no time like the present to watch that show you never had time for or study a language<br />
for that dream trip you’re planning for when life gets back to normal.<br />
One of the <strong>Library</strong>’s core roles is to level the playing field <strong>and</strong> provide access <strong>and</strong> opportunity to all, regardless of formal<br />
education or life status. Your <strong>Library</strong> card can help you achieve your goals as you work through an online course, take a<br />
practice test, brush up your resume or work with a tutor. All of these resources <strong>and</strong> more are freely available at<br />
burbanklibrary.org. And if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask – staff are available by phone to guide you to the reading,<br />
viewing or study material that’s just right for you.<br />
Elizabeth<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Card Use June-July<br />
289 magazines<br />
downloaded from Flipster<br />
13,039<br />
eBooks <strong>and</strong> audiobooks<br />
downloaded from Libby<br />
(by OverDrive)<br />
Watch on YouTube, as Burbank Mayor, Sharon Springer uses<br />
Curbside Pickup <strong>and</strong> talks about some of the ways<br />
you can use your Burbank <strong>Library</strong> card.<br />
youtube.com/burbankpubliclibrary<br />
2694 items downloaded from hoopla<br />
movies, music, & more<br />
27, 332<br />
<strong>Library</strong> items<br />
placed on hold<br />
5736<br />
curbside pickup<br />
appointments<br />
While our buildings remain closed, we are offering free return for all <strong>Library</strong> items.<br />
No fines or fees will be charged. So others in the community may enjoy the items,<br />
please use a book drop at any of our 3 Libraries for returns. Thank you.
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