Between Friends - Spring 2024

Vol. 43, No. 2 • Spring • 2024
A Message From The Desk Of Library Services Director
About a decade ago, the Friends of the Burbank
Public Library provided the initial funding for
the Library to move into the eBook age. Today, that
collection has expanded greatly, received permanent
City Council funding, and grown to 100,000 annual
checkouts.
In a survey conducted in fall 2022, Library patrons
expressed the desire for improvements to the
eCollection, which includes eBooks, eAudiobooks,
eMagazines, streaming video, and streaming music.
The Burbank City Council responded by providing
extra one-time funding in the 2023-24 fiscal year to
build up resources in that collection. As a result, if you
are an eBook reader, you should notice significantly
decreased wait times for items, more selection, and
better ways to recommend titles to us for addition
to the eCollection.
The Library’s eCollection is available day or night via
the Library website, www.burbanklibrary.org, and is
made up primarily of three services:
• Libby, from OverDrive, has eBooks and
eAudiobooks for all ages, including a Spanishlanguage
collection.
• hoopla has eBooks and eAudiobooks, plus
comics, music, and movies for all ages. Items
in hoopla can be checked out by multiple users
at once, so it’s a great option if you are looking
for a book club selection or a title for a reading
assignment.
Schedule an appointment to have your income taxes prepared on a first come, first served basis. From now through April 15, call
818-736-5039 for an appointment. Leave a message clearly identifying yourself, spell your first and last names, and leave your area
code and phone number. Your call will be returned promptly.
Appointments will be seen at the Buena Vista Branch Library, Monday through Thursday, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. The starting fee for
this service is $25.00. The total fee charged will depend on the type of return prepared. Fliers with full information on this service is
available at all Burbank libraries.
Call 818-736-5039 between 9:00am – 12:00pm to make an appointment
Elizabeth Goldman
• Kanopy is a streaming
video service with film
and TV shows, notably the
Criterion Collection, many BBC titles, and a kids
channel.
Haven’t tried a Library eBook? There is no time
like the present to explore the more than 1
million titles available. If you need a Library card,
you can register for one via the Library website
for immediate access to the eCollection. Staff are
available to provide assistance with registration
or using any of the services.
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A Friends of the Burbank Public Library Fundraiser

A Message From The President...
Dear Friends,
National Library Week is coming April 7-13, 2024. This annual observance of libraries across America
focuses on the contributions and promotion of the nation’s libraries and librarians.
We know you LOVE YOUR LIBRARY. What better way to celebrate than by stopping by the Burbank
Public Library, either in person or online, and explore all the great services and programs available
to you. FREE. We invite you to join the Friends in promoting library use and support during National
Library Week and all year round.
If I might offer a reading recommendation for April, I encourage you
to pick up Susan Orlean’s superb The Library Book. Award-winning
journalist Susan Orlean has fashioned an exquisite tribute to libraries
and the people who love them. The book recounts the terrible morning
of April 29, 1986 when a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public
Library. What followed was one of the most catastrophic events to
impact both library staff and patrons for years to come. The Library
Book is a compelling read that ties together Los Angeles history, colorful
characters, and the love of books.
“The library is the beating heart that keeps the pulse of a community
alive and thriving.” – Susan Orlean, The Library Book (2018)
“The publicness of the public library is an increasingly rare commodity. It becomes harder all the time to
think of places that welcome everyone and don’t charge any money for that warm embrace.”
– Susan Orlean, The Library Book (2018)
Friends Officers
2023 - 2025
President................................ Louise Paziak
Vice President....................... Doris Crutcher
Secretary........................... Donna Lichtman
Treasurer..................................... Pat McCall
Members at Large....................Mary Dance
Bonnie Burrow
Did you receive books as gifts over the holidays? Do you need to move them out and make
room for more books? Consider donating them to the Friends of the Burbank Public Library.
The Friends operate two used bookstores and schedule two or more Pop-Up book sales a
year. At his time, we are looking for recent fiction books, either hard cover or paperback, to
stock our bookstores. We also accept non-fiction, children’s books, and current magazines.
We cannot accept books that are underlined, written in, or damaged.
Until further notice, the Friends of the Library are unable to accept donations of CDs and
DVDs due to storage concerns. We will announce if and when we resume media donations.
Your generosity in donating gently used materials is always greatly appreciated. Our bookstores
rely on donations by individuals and groups in our community. For more information,
check the library’s website for donation requirements.
Friends of the Burbank Public Library
GOT BOOKS?

WAYS TO SUPPORT
OUR LIBRARY
DONATIONS AND TRIBUTES:
Honor or remember that special person in your life by donating to the Friends’ Tribute
program. Celebrate a person or special event. Also, Tributes may be made by an individual, a
group, or a company.
If you wish to contribute in honor or in memory of an individual, complete the form on this
page, detach it and drop it off with your cash or check to any Burbank Library.
Consider becoming a Legacy Donor. Name the Friends of the Burbank Public Library as
a beneficiary in your will or other estate plans to ensure our Library is enjoyed by many
generations to come.
Renew your annual membership dues to the Friends of the Burbank Public Library. Encourage
friends and family to join, too.
Send donations to Friends of the Burbank Public Library, P.O. Box 702, Burbank, CA 91503.
Or, online at https://burbanklibrary.org/friends-donations
SHOP AT OUR BOOK SALES AND BOOKSTORES:
The Friends of the Library operates two stores, one at the Buena Vista Branch and the other at
the Central Branch. Both bookstores are open 11am – 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Saturday.
Book Sales are held in the Spring and Fall. Watch for announcements of special Pop-Up sales
in this newsletter or online at https://burbanklibrary.org/friends
Donate gently used books at the Burbank Central Library during business hours.
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In Memory of / In Honor of__________________________________________________
(optional) Occasion_______________________________________________________
Send acknowledgement to:
Name_______________________________________________________________
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Donations
Tributes&
A gift to the Friends of the Burbank Public
Library’s Tribute Program is the perfect way to
honor or remember a special person in your
life. Celebrate a birth, marriage, anniversary,
or other special event. Donate in memory of
a loved one’s passing or make the Friends the
recipient in lieu of gifts or flowers. Tributes
may be made by an individual, a group, or a
company.
Since its inception in 1980, the Friends of the
Burbank Public Library have raised over $3
million to provide funding for the Library.
How can you help the Friends support our
Library? Everyone who shops at our bookstores
and booksales, renews their annual Friends’
memberships, or donates through tributes all
make a difference.
Consider becoming a Legacy Donor. Name
the Friends of the Burbank Public Library as a
beneficiary in your will or other estate plans
to ensure our Library is enjoyed by many
generations to come.
If you wish to contribute in honor or in memory
of an individual, complete the form on this
page, detach it and drop it off with your cash or
check to any Burbank Library. Donations may
also be sent to
Friends of the Burbank Public Library
Tribute Chair
P.O. Box 702
Burbank, CA 91503
Friends of the Burbank Public Library

Friends of the Burbank Library
P.O. Box 702 • Burbank, CA 91503
www.BurbankLibrary.com
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Fiction Books Prices
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Special
Missed
SALE
SPRING BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH NOON – 4:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
Find Books in many categories –
and Non-fiction
for kids and teens, including Manga and graphic novels
range from $.25 to $2.00 for most items.
sale prices will be posted on the day of the sale.
our Media Sale in January? More DVDs and CDs available at bargain prices!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT OUR LIBRARY