Between Friends - Spring 2023

Celebrate the 100 th Anniversary
of the Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros.
2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the
two major film studios located
here in Burbank. The films of both companies
have played a huge role in creating and
defining American popular culture. Through
the years, many of our friends and relatives in
Burbank have been a part of their legendary
productions and technical contributions to
filmmaking.
Two live library events in June will celebrate the
work of these studios and their place in the life
of this city. Author Bruce C. Steele and a panel
of his fellow creators will present The Story
of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, on Saturday,
June 10 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Copies of the
book will be available for sale from the Friends
of the Burbank Public Library. A book signing
will follow the panel discussion.
Join us for an inside look at Warner Bros. 100
Years of Storytelling on Wednesday, June 21,
from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. George Feltenstein, the
preeminent authority on Warner Bros. history,
will talk about how the studio led the industry
in exploring new subjects and innovations in
filmmaking. Copies of Warner Bros.: 100 Years
of Storytelling by Mark A. Vieira will by available
for sale from the Friends of the Burbank Public
Library.
Both events will be held at the Buena Vista Library.
Look on the library’s website for more details
about how you can register for these free events.
WANTED:
CURRENT MAGAZINES
“If you have a garden and a library,
you have everything you need.”
– Marcus Tullius Cicero
If you subscribe or purchase
magazines, please consider
donating your gently used
periodicals to the Friends. We
accept popular magazines less
than a year old. Older issues of
National Geographic in good
condition are also gratefully
accepted. Bring your donations
to the lobby of the Central
Library and leave them on the
book cart by the front door.
Thank you!
Friends of the Burbank Public Library