August 2023 Library News and Events
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Book Launch: Letters to My City by Mike Sonksen<br />
7 - 8:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 8<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Over decades, Mike Sonksen has paid tribute to the Southl<strong>and</strong>’s people, topographies, cultures, <strong>and</strong> histories.<br />
His latest collection of poems <strong>and</strong> essays, Letters to My City, continues that legacy, demonstrating once again<br />
the poet’s keen eye for beauty—<strong>and</strong> struggle—in the place we call home. Sonksen will be joined by Allan Aquino,<br />
professor of Asian American Studies at CSU Northridge, for a discussion of the book’s topics <strong>and</strong> themes.<br />
Writers’ Workshop<br />
- Write-In<br />
6:30 - 8:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 15<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Intro to Computers<br />
- Email Basics<br />
6 - 7 pm<br />
Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 16<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Bring your notebook, grab some tea, <strong>and</strong> write with us!<br />
Our monthly write-ins provide structure, community,<br />
<strong>and</strong> encouragement to help you achieve your creative<br />
goals <strong>and</strong> build new worlds—on <strong>and</strong> off the page.<br />
Registration required — This class will cover the basics<br />
of creating <strong>and</strong> sending emails. Topics covered include:<br />
free email services, email apps, attaching <strong>and</strong> sending<br />
a document through email, <strong>and</strong> avoiding email scams.<br />
Writers’ Workshop – Letter Heads - with Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo<br />
6:30 - 8 pm<br />
Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 29<br />
Buena Vista Branch<br />
Registration required — They say a photo is worth 1,000 words, but how many can you think of?<br />
In this workshop, we’ll use old photos as gateways to new worlds, characters, dramas, <strong>and</strong> possibilities.<br />
Led by professional writers, our monthly, 90-minute workshops provide unique opportunities for you to<br />
develop your craft <strong>and</strong> make connections with other local creatives. Everyone is welcome—no experience necessary.<br />
Are you ready to reach your career-related goals?<br />
Job Connect Plus is a new program to help job seekers, those in a<br />
career transition, or individuals needing to build up their work skills.<br />
Coming this fall, the 12-week program will pair participants with<br />
one-on-one assistance, coaching, <strong>and</strong> the extra support they need<br />
to achieve their career-related goals.<br />
Visit burbanklibrary.org/jobconnectplus for more details <strong>and</strong> how to apply.<br />
Deadline to apply is <strong>August</strong> 20, <strong>2023</strong><br />
More monthly programming for adults can be found on the calendar on the back.<br />
<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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