October 2022 Library News and Events
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BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
Vol.26, No.10<br />
<strong>News</strong> & <strong>Events</strong><br />
“Autumn is a second spring<br />
when every leaf is a flower.”<br />
-Albert Camus
Hours & Locations<br />
burbanklibrary.org/about/branches<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.<br />
818-238-5600<br />
Monday - Thursday........10:00 am - 9:00 pm<br />
Friday - Saturday............10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Sunday.......................................................... closed<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
300 N. Buena Vista St.<br />
818-238-5620<br />
Monday - Thursday........10:00 am - 9:00 pm<br />
Friday - Saturday............10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Sunday..................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
3323 W. Victory Blvd.<br />
818-238-5640<br />
Monday...................................12:00 pm - 6:00 pm<br />
Tuesday..................................12:00 pm - 8:00 pm<br />
Wed - Thursday....................12:00 pm - 6:00 pm<br />
Friday - Saturday........................................closed<br />
Sunday....................................10:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />
Holiday Hours<br />
Monday, Sept. 5................all Libraries closed<br />
burbanklibrary.org/spark<br />
Monday....................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
Tuesday.................................11:00 am - 3:00 pm<br />
Wednesday............................................closed<br />
Thursday...............................11:00 am - 3:00 pm<br />
Friday........................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
Saturday..................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
A Note from the Director<br />
Elizabeth Goldman<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Services Director<br />
<strong>October</strong> brings our annual Burbank Reads program.<br />
Burbank Reads revolves around the idea that we<br />
can build community <strong>and</strong> common underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
through the shared act of reading. The concept of<br />
everyone in a city reading the same book originated<br />
many years ago <strong>and</strong> spread across the country as a<br />
simple way to bring people together. Reading, after<br />
all, builds empathy, <strong>and</strong> empathy is a building block<br />
of a strong society.<br />
This year’s Burbank Reads theme goes deeper into that topic by focusing on<br />
the theme of “community <strong>and</strong> belonging” through a primary title, A Map Is<br />
Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, <strong>and</strong> the Meaning<br />
of Home, edited by Nicole Chung, which collects essays about immigrant<br />
experiences. Belonging can mean many different things in different stages<br />
of life or circumstances. Given that Burbank is made up of a range of people,<br />
identities, <strong>and</strong> experiences, what holds us together? Where can we find<br />
common ground, call upon ourselves to build <strong>and</strong> maintain a welcoming<br />
community, <strong>and</strong> consciously choose a less divisive path?<br />
Burbank Reads is for all ages, <strong>and</strong> this year’s children’s selection features a<br />
local author, Jennifer Jackson, who along with Miry Whitehill wrote Our<br />
World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World. The authors will<br />
talk to kids about their book at the Community Unity Story Time on <strong>October</strong><br />
11. The book introduces children to some of the reasons for human migration<br />
<strong>and</strong> encourages them to identify ways to welcome their neighbors.<br />
Please join in with Burbank Reads this year. You can participate by checking<br />
out the title, joining in a book discussion, or attending any of a variety of<br />
programs connected to the theme, which are listed in this newsletter.<br />
Whatever the topic prompts you to think <strong>and</strong> learn about, we encourage<br />
you to discuss community <strong>and</strong> belonging with your friends <strong>and</strong> family.<br />
Everyone can relate to these universal themes.<br />
Elizabeth<br />
Join us throughout the month of <strong>October</strong>.<br />
book discussions - citizenship information<br />
documentary screening - art projects<br />
urban gardening for kids - LGBTQ Immigrants<br />
personal immigration stories
Kids<br />
For the <strong>2022</strong> Burbank Reads children’s selection our librarians<br />
chose a book for children to read <strong>and</strong> discuss together with their<br />
family <strong>and</strong> friends.<br />
Our World is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World<br />
by Miry Whitehill <strong>and</strong> Jennifer Jackson is a picture book exploring<br />
the complicated topic of immigration in a gentle, loving, <strong>and</strong><br />
affirming way <strong>and</strong> inspires children to welcome their new<br />
neighbors into their communities with love.<br />
Community Unity<br />
Story Time & Art Project<br />
Urban<br />
Gardening for Kids<br />
Learn about urban gardening practices with our<br />
friend Elliott Kuhn, the owner <strong>and</strong> cultivator of<br />
Cottonwood Urban Farm.<br />
Start cultivating your own garden<br />
to take home <strong>and</strong> begin growing in your<br />
backyard or even your kitchen!<br />
Meet the Authors of our<br />
<strong>2022</strong> Burbank Reads Children’s Selection!<br />
After story time help us begin our month long<br />
community art project addressing the question:<br />
What can you do to spread kindness<br />
<strong>and</strong> belonging in your community?<br />
4 - 5:00 pm<br />
Thursday, Oct 27<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
6:30 - 7:30 pm<br />
Thursday, Oct 13<br />
Buena Vista Branch
Kids<br />
Monthly Programs<br />
Creative Kids<br />
arts, crafts, <strong>and</strong> STEM<br />
activities for kids<br />
in grades K-5<br />
4:30 - 5:30 pm<br />
Thursday, Oct 6<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required<br />
Music & Movement<br />
an outdoor program for<br />
preschoolers <strong>and</strong> their families<br />
10 - 10:45 am<br />
Saturday, Oct 15<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Baby Party!<br />
a program for pre-walkers<br />
10 - 11 am<br />
Saturday, Oct 1<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
English/Spanish Story Time<br />
Hora de cuentos en YouTube<br />
Available Oct 18<br />
on the <strong>Library</strong>’s<br />
YouTube channel<br />
Disponible empez<strong>and</strong>o<br />
el 18 de octubre<br />
en nuestro canal<br />
de YouTube<br />
Book Clubs<br />
monthly meetings by grade level<br />
Register, pick up your free book, read it <strong>and</strong> bring it<br />
with you to the meeting for a discussion <strong>and</strong> games.<br />
1st-2nd grade (group 1)<br />
4 pm Tuesday, Oct 18<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
1st-2nd grade (group 2)<br />
4 pm Thursday, Oct 20<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
3rd grade<br />
5 pm Tuesday, Oct 18<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
4th-5th grade<br />
4 pm Wednesday, Oct 19<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
Story Owl Hour<br />
a nature-themed story time for kids ages 2-5<br />
<strong>Library</strong> staff will read a story, <strong>and</strong> Parks <strong>and</strong><br />
Recreation staff will lead an activity.<br />
Thursday, Oct 27<br />
Stough Canyon<br />
Nature Center<br />
No admittance without registration<br />
Register at burbankparks.com
ZANY ZOE<br />
magic show!<br />
A bilingual magic show for the whole<br />
family, presented in English & Spanish.<br />
Join us for an afternoon<br />
filled with amazing tricks,<br />
hilarious jokes, <strong>and</strong> lots of laughs!<br />
2 - 2:45 pm Saturday, Oct 1<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Homeschoolers at the <strong>Library</strong><br />
Supermarket Circuits<br />
Homeschool students in<br />
grades K-5 will play music by<br />
assembling a Makey Makey<br />
circuit board <strong>and</strong> using<br />
various fruits <strong>and</strong> veggies<br />
as your keyboard!<br />
11 am - noon<br />
Tuesday, Oct 18<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration Required<br />
FAMILY<br />
story time<br />
for preschool kids & their grownups<br />
WEDNESDAYS<br />
10 am<br />
Northwest Branch<br />
Outdoors<br />
through Nov 9<br />
FRIDAYS<br />
10 am<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Meeting Room<br />
through Oct 28<br />
Join us for our weekly story time filled with books, songs,<br />
rhymes, <strong>and</strong> lots of silly fun!
Adults<br />
Personal Map Making<br />
- Join us for a fun evening of<br />
creative self-expression<br />
Artist <strong>and</strong> educator Sarah Rafael García will introduce<br />
you to map making as a means for reflection <strong>and</strong> personal<br />
storytelling using ideas of identity, family history, <strong>and</strong><br />
community.<br />
All supplies will be provided.<br />
6 - 7:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 4<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required<br />
LGBTQ Immigrants <strong>and</strong> Asylum<br />
- Searching for Refuge <strong>and</strong> Community in America<br />
Register for an online conversation between LGBTQ asylum activist Edafe Okporo <strong>and</strong> Ari Shaw,<br />
Senior Fellow & Director of International Programs at The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of<br />
Law. They will discuss how Edafe Okporo’s experience of seeking asylum in America illustrates some<br />
of the major issues LGBTQ people face in seeking refuge in America today.<br />
Everyone who registers for this event will be emailed a link to the archive of this webinar,<br />
but we encourage you to attend the live event to participate in Q&A .<br />
7 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 11<br />
Registration required for Zoom information<br />
Edafe Okporo is the<br />
author of the recent book<br />
Asylum: A Memoir & Manifesto<br />
Ari Shaw, Ph.D., is a Senior Fellow<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Director of International<br />
Programs at the Williams Institute<br />
Becoming a U.S. Citizen<br />
- With One-on-One Application Help<br />
In an information session led by Ms. Grace Arreola-Muñoz, she will<br />
explain navigate the U.S. citizenship process <strong>and</strong> the steps required<br />
to become a U.S. citizen. Afterward, attendees can meet with experts<br />
one-on-one to discuss their personal citizenship applications.<br />
(30-minute sessions).<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 15<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Information session: 1:30-3:30 pm<br />
One-on-one consultations: 3:30-5:30 pm
Read the Book<br />
Join the Discussion<br />
Join the Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> for a lively discussion<br />
of this year’s Burbank Reads title,<br />
A Map is Only One Story.<br />
All are welcome to attend.<br />
Choose the time <strong>and</strong> place that works best for you!<br />
6:30 - 7:30 pm Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 6<br />
presented on Zoom<br />
Registration required<br />
A Taste of Culture<br />
an adult story time<br />
featuring personal stories<br />
of immigration <strong>and</strong> community<br />
You’re never too old to enjoy a good story!<br />
The personal stories of these six Angelenos<br />
will provide a lovely sampler of<br />
experiences <strong>and</strong> cultures <strong>and</strong> food.<br />
4:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 16<br />
Black Elephant Coffee<br />
940 Lima Street<br />
6:30 - 7:30 pm Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 25<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
2nd floor Literacy Training Room<br />
7:30 - 8:30 pm<br />
Thursday,<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Create a Family Tree<br />
Scrapbook Page<br />
explore your roots <strong>and</strong> creativity<br />
at the same time!<br />
Burbank in Focus is offering a creative workshop to<br />
help you complete a family tree scrapbook page. Bring<br />
along your family history information <strong>and</strong> materials<br />
will be provided by the <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
A Film <strong>and</strong> Live Panel Discussion<br />
About Armenians in America<br />
Following the screening of the documentary feature,<br />
there will be a live panel discussion with the<br />
filmmakers, <strong>and</strong> local Armenian scholar, Dr. Shushan<br />
Karapetian of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies.<br />
4 - 5:30 pm<br />
Friday,<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21<br />
7 - 8:45 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 27<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Buena Vista Branch
Color Me Calm<br />
A coloring club for adults to allow creativity <strong>and</strong><br />
promote mindfulness, in a stress-free environment<br />
Friday, Oct 14 2 - 4:00 pm<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Tuesday, Oct 25 6 - 8:00 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Auditorium<br />
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online<br />
A Webinar for Parents <strong>and</strong> Caregivers<br />
Since kids are online more than ever, it’s important that they know how to<br />
use the internet safely. There are simple practices kids can learn today to<br />
prepare them for a lifetime of cyber security.<br />
Kelley Misata Ph. D. of Sightline Security<br />
will present a 1 hour webinar with<br />
cybersecurity tips to help keep your<br />
children <strong>and</strong> loved ones safe online.<br />
noon - 1:00 pm<br />
Wednesday, Oct 19<br />
Online<br />
Register for Zoom Information<br />
Community Circles<br />
highlighting underrepresented voices <strong>and</strong> identities<br />
Join fellow members of the Burbank<br />
community each month in lively <strong>and</strong><br />
judgement-free conversations about<br />
topics such as implicit bias, assimilation,<br />
race, micro aggressions <strong>and</strong> much more.<br />
Thursday, Oct 20<br />
7 - 8:00 pm<br />
Burbank YMCA<br />
Social Impact Room<br />
Community Circles are presented by the Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong> in partnership<br />
with the Burbank Human Relations Council <strong>and</strong> the Burbank YMCA
Adults<br />
Monthly Programs<br />
Job Help<br />
- with Verdugo Jobs Center<br />
Walk in <strong>and</strong> meet one-on-one with a<br />
Verdugo Jobs Center case manager<br />
Tuesday, Oct 4 2 - 5:00 pm<br />
in-person at Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Online Business<br />
Mentoring<br />
- led by SCORE<br />
Free business mentoring for<br />
entrepreneurs <strong>and</strong> small business owners. One hour<br />
appointments are offered with a mentor from SCORE.<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
11 am, noon, or 1 pm on Zoom<br />
Registration Required<br />
English Naturally<br />
- a conversation group<br />
Join this class <strong>and</strong> practice<br />
your English language skills,<br />
make friends, <strong>and</strong> learn about<br />
different cultures.<br />
Job Help<br />
- with Job Connect<br />
Make an appointment today for<br />
in-person or online help.<br />
At your appointment we can:<br />
• Answer questions about CalJOBS<br />
• Provide help with other resources, <strong>and</strong> more<br />
2 pm, 3 pm, or 4 pm Registration Required<br />
Thursdays (in-person)<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Fridays (online)<br />
One-on-One Tech Help<br />
- drop-in personal assistance with your<br />
computer, tablet or smart phone<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
10:30 - 11:30 am<br />
Tuesday, Oct 11<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
3 - 4:00 pm<br />
Thursday, Oct 13<br />
Wednesdays 1:30 pm online<br />
Registration Required for Zoom link<br />
Thursdays at 10:30 am in-person<br />
at Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Beating the Holiday Blues<br />
A Program Designed for Older Adults<br />
Holidays can be a challenging time for those who have suffered losses<br />
or who are feeling alone <strong>and</strong> without family or social support.<br />
Dr. Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D., is a CPII Clinical Psychologist with the<br />
Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health, will offer strategies to<br />
recognize <strong>and</strong> combat feelings of the “holiday blues.”<br />
3 - 4:00 pm Tuesday, Nov 1 Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong>
Teens<br />
Teen Gaming<br />
- D & D at the <strong>Library</strong>!<br />
grades 6-12 Beginners <strong>and</strong> experienced players in grades 6-12<br />
are invited to join us for epic adventures <strong>and</strong><br />
Graphic Novel Book Club<br />
questionable hijinks!<br />
- register, then pick up your free copy of<br />
this month’s book<br />
2 - 4:00 pm<br />
Saturday, Oct 8 &<br />
Saturday, Oct 22<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required<br />
Middle School Book Club<br />
like a regular book club,<br />
but with more color<br />
6 - 7:00 pm<br />
Thursday, Oct 20<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required<br />
- for students in grades 6-8<br />
Register, then pick up your free copy of this<br />
month’s book<br />
6 - 7:00 pm<br />
Wednesday, Oct 12<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required<br />
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)<br />
What is NaNoWriMo? It’s a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On<br />
November 1, participants begin working toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word<br />
novel by 11:59 pm on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, <strong>and</strong> a deadline,<br />
NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.<br />
The Quill & Pint Writers’ Group will host two<br />
informational sessions - 7:00 - 9:00 pm <strong>October</strong> 19 & <strong>October</strong> 26 <strong>and</strong><br />
four virtual write-ins during the month of November (Nov. 2, 9, 16, & 30). They<br />
are focused gatherings for writing but they also include writing tips, writing<br />
games, <strong>and</strong> prizes! Let’s get that novel out of your brain <strong>and</strong> onto the page!<br />
We will be writing together, but separately, on Zoom! Register to receive the<br />
Zoom link for the workshops.
Friends of the Burbank Public <strong>Library</strong><br />
POP<br />
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ONE DAY ONLY!<br />
SATURDAY, OCT 22<br />
DVD &<br />
book<br />
bargains!<br />
11:00 am - 4:00 pm<br />
Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
AUDITORIUM<br />
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.<br />
burbanklibrary.org
<strong>Library</strong> Programs for all ages<br />
children • teens • adults<br />
children<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 1<br />
• Baby Party! 10 am Buena Vista Branch<br />
• Zany Zoe Magic Show! 2 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 6<br />
• Creative Kids* 4:30 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 13<br />
• Community Unity Story Time & Art Project<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 6:30 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 15<br />
• Music & Movement 10 am Buena Vista Branch<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 18<br />
• English/Spanish Story Time Watch on our YouTube channel<br />
• Supermarket Circuits* 11 am Buena Vista Branch<br />
• 1st-2nd Grade Book Club (Group 1)* 4 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
• 3rd Grade Book Club* 5 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 19<br />
• 4th-5th Grade Book Club* 4 pm Northwest Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 20<br />
• 1st-2nd Grade Book Club (Group 2)* 4 pm Northwest Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 27<br />
• Urban Gardening for Kids*<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 4 pm Northwest Branch<br />
Fall Family Story Time<br />
• Wednesdays 10 am Northwest Branch (ends 11/9)<br />
• Fridays 10 am Buena Vista Branch (ends 10/28)<br />
teens<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 8<br />
• Dungeons <strong>and</strong> Dragons* 2 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 12<br />
• Middle School Book Club* 6 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 20<br />
• Graphic Novel Book Club* 6 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 22<br />
• Dungeons <strong>and</strong> Dragons* 2 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 26<br />
• Teens Envision Burbank<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 5 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
This calendar is accurate as of the date of publication.<br />
Please check for current information at burbanklibrary.org/events.<br />
Burbank Reads Program | *requires registration<br />
POP<br />
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11 am - 4 pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 22<br />
BURBANK CENTRAL LIBRARY - AUDITORIUM<br />
adults<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 4<br />
• Verdugo Jobs Center - Job Help 2 pm Burbank Central<br />
• Personal Map Making*<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 6 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 6<br />
• A Map Is Only One Story Book Discussion*<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 6:30 pm online<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 11<br />
• One-On-One Technology Help 10:30 am Burbank Central<br />
• LGBTQ Immigrants <strong>and</strong> Asylum*<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 7 pm online<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 13<br />
• One-On-One Technology Help 3 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Friday, <strong>October</strong> 14<br />
• Color Me Calm 2 - 4 pm Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 15<br />
• Becoming a U.S. Citizen<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 1:30 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 16<br />
• A Map Is Only One Story Book Discussion<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 4 pm Black Elephant Coffee<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 19<br />
• How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online* 12 pm online<br />
• Novel-Writing Workshop - NaNoWriMo* 7 pm online<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 20<br />
• Community Circles* 7 pm Burbank YMCA<br />
• A Taste of Culture<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 7:30 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Friday, <strong>October</strong> 21<br />
• Create a Family Tree Scrapbook Page*<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 4 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 25<br />
• Color Me Calm 6 pm Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
• A Map Is Only One Story Book Discussion<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 6:30 pm Burbank Central<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 26<br />
• Novel-Writing Workshop - NaNoWriMo* 7 pm online<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 27<br />
• What Will Become of Us<br />
– a Burbank Reads program 7 pm Buena Vista Branch<br />
• English Naturally – 1:30 pm Wednesdays (online)<br />
& 10:30 am Thursdays Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong><br />
• Job & Career Development Help<br />
2 - 4 pm Thursdays Burbank Central <strong>Library</strong> & Fridays (online)<br />
• SCORE - free online business mentoring<br />
11 am - 2 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays on Zoom<br />
BOOK BARGAINS<br />
ONE DAY ONLY!
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