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Friends of the Burbank Public Library newsletter
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Vol. 43, No. 2 • <strong>Spring</strong> • <strong>2024</strong><br />
A Message From The Desk Of Library Services Director<br />
About a decade ago, the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank<br />
Public Library provided the initial funding for<br />
the Library to move into the eBook age. Today, that<br />
collection has expanded greatly, received permanent<br />
City Council funding, and grown to 100,000 annual<br />
checkouts.<br />
In a survey conducted in fall 2022, Library patrons<br />
expressed the desire for improvements to the<br />
eCollection, which includes eBooks, eAudiobooks,<br />
eMagazines, streaming video, and streaming music.<br />
The Burbank City Council responded by providing<br />
extra one-time funding in the 2023-24 fiscal year to<br />
build up resources in that collection. As a result, if you<br />
are an eBook reader, you should notice significantly<br />
decreased wait times for items, more selection, and<br />
better ways to recommend titles to us for addition<br />
to the eCollection.<br />
The Library’s eCollection is available day or night via<br />
the Library website, www.burbanklibrary.org, and is<br />
made up primarily of three services:<br />
• Libby, from OverDrive, has eBooks and<br />
eAudiobooks for all ages, including a Spanishlanguage<br />
collection.<br />
• hoopla has eBooks and eAudiobooks, plus<br />
comics, music, and movies for all ages. Items<br />
in hoopla can be checked out by multiple users<br />
at once, so it’s a great option if you are looking<br />
for a book club selection or a title for a reading<br />
assignment.<br />
Schedule an appointment to have your income taxes prepared on a first come, first served basis. From now through April 15, call<br />
818-736-5039 for an appointment. Leave a message clearly identifying yourself, spell your first and last names, and leave your area<br />
code and phone number. Your call will be returned promptly.<br />
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<br />
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<br />
available at all Burbank libraries.<br />
Call 818-736-5039 between 9:00am – 12:00pm to make an appointment<br />
Elizabeth Goldman<br />
• Kanopy is a streaming<br />
video service with film<br />
and TV shows, notably the<br />
Criterion Collection, many BBC titles, and a kids<br />
channel.<br />
Haven’t tried a Library eBook? There is no time<br />
like the present to explore the more than 1<br />
million titles available. If you need a Library card,<br />
you can register for one via the Library website<br />
for immediate access to the eCollection. Staff are<br />
available to provide assistance with registration<br />
or using any of the services.<br />
TAX PREPARATION SERVICES<br />
TAX PREPARATION SERVICES<br />
A <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library Fundraiser
A Message From The President...<br />
Dear <strong>Friends</strong>,<br />
National Library Week is coming April 7-13, <strong>2024</strong>. This annual observance of libraries across America<br />
focuses on the contributions and promotion of the nation’s libraries and librarians.<br />
We know you LOVE YOUR LIBRARY. What better way to celebrate than by stopping by the Burbank<br />
Public Library, either in person or online, and explore all the great services and programs available<br />
to you. FREE. We invite you to join the <strong>Friends</strong> in promoting library use and support during National<br />
Library Week and all year round.<br />
If I might offer a reading recommendation for April, I encourage you<br />
to pick up Susan Orlean’s superb The Library Book. Award-winning<br />
journalist Susan Orlean has fashioned an exquisite tribute to libraries<br />
and the people who love them. The book recounts the terrible morning<br />
of April 29, 1986 when a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public<br />
Library. What followed was one of the most catastrophic events to<br />
impact both library staff and patrons for years to come. The Library<br />
Book is a compelling read that ties together Los Angeles history, colorful<br />
characters, and the love of books.<br />
“The library is the beating heart that keeps the pulse of a community<br />
alive and thriving.” – Susan Orlean, The Library Book (2018)<br />
“The publicness of the public library is an increasingly rare commodity. It becomes harder all the time to<br />
think of places that welcome everyone and don’t charge any money for that warm embrace.”<br />
– Susan Orlean, The Library Book (2018)<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> Officers<br />
2023 - 2025<br />
President................................ Louise Paziak<br />
Vice President....................... Doris Crutcher<br />
Secretary........................... Donna Lichtman<br />
Treasurer..................................... Pat McCall<br />
Members at Large....................Mary Dance<br />
Bonnie Burrow<br />
Did you receive books as gifts over the holidays? Do you need to move them out and make<br />
room for more books? Consider donating them to the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library.<br />
The <strong>Friends</strong> operate two used bookstores and schedule two or more Pop-Up book sales a<br />
year. At his time, we are looking for recent fiction books, either hard cover or paperback, to<br />
stock our bookstores. We also accept non-fiction, children’s books, and current magazines.<br />
We cannot accept books that are underlined, written in, or damaged.<br />
Until further notice, the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Library are unable to accept donations of CDs and<br />
DVDs due to storage concerns. We will announce if and when we resume media donations.<br />
Your generosity in donating gently used materials is always greatly appreciated. Our bookstores<br />
rely on donations by individuals and groups in our community. For more information,<br />
check the library’s website for donation requirements.<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library<br />
GOT BOOKS?
WAYS TO SUPPORT<br />
OUR LIBRARY<br />
DONATIONS AND TRIBUTES:<br />
Honor or remember that special person in your life by donating to the <strong>Friends</strong>’ Tribute<br />
program. Celebrate a person or special event. Also, Tributes may be made by an individual, a<br />
group, or a company.<br />
If you wish to contribute in honor or in memory of an individual, complete the form on this<br />
page, detach it and drop it off with your cash or check to any Burbank Library.<br />
Consider becoming a Legacy Donor. Name the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library as<br />
a beneficiary in your will or other estate plans to ensure our Library is enjoyed by many<br />
generations to come.<br />
Renew your annual membership dues to the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library. Encourage<br />
friends and family to join, too.<br />
Send donations to <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library, P.O. Box 702, Burbank, CA 91503.<br />
Or, online at https://burbanklibrary.org/friends-donations<br />
SHOP AT OUR BOOK SALES AND BOOKSTORES:<br />
The <strong>Friends</strong> of the Library operates two stores, one at the Buena Vista Branch and the other at<br />
the Central Branch. Both bookstores are open 11am – 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday,<br />
and Saturday.<br />
Book Sales are held in the <strong>Spring</strong> and Fall. Watch for announcements of special Pop-Up sales<br />
in this newsletter or online at https://burbanklibrary.org/friends<br />
Donate gently used books at the Burbank Central Library during business hours.<br />
(Circle one)<br />
Enclosed is a contribution in the amount of________________<br />
In Memory of / In Honor of__________________________________________________<br />
(optional) Occasion_______________________________________________________<br />
Send acknowledgement to:<br />
Name_______________________________________________________________<br />
Address______________________________________________________________<br />
From:<br />
Please PRINT CLEARLY. Detach coupon and include with your Tribute donation.<br />
FRIENDS OF THE BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Your Name____________________________________________________________<br />
Address______________________________________________________________<br />
Donations<br />
Tributes&<br />
A gift to the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public<br />
Library’s Tribute Program is the perfect way to<br />
honor or remember a special person in your<br />
life. Celebrate a birth, marriage, anniversary,<br />
or other special event. Donate in memory of<br />
a loved one’s passing or make the <strong>Friends</strong> the<br />
recipient in lieu of gifts or flowers. Tributes<br />
may be made by an individual, a group, or a<br />
company.<br />
Since its inception in 1980, the <strong>Friends</strong> of the<br />
Burbank Public Library have raised over $3<br />
million to provide funding for the Library.<br />
How can you help the <strong>Friends</strong> support our<br />
Library? Everyone who shops at our bookstores<br />
and booksales, renews their annual <strong>Friends</strong>’<br />
memberships, or donates through tributes all<br />
make a difference.<br />
Consider becoming a Legacy Donor. Name<br />
the <strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library as a<br />
beneficiary in your will or other estate plans<br />
to ensure our Library is enjoyed by many<br />
generations to come.<br />
If you wish to contribute in honor or in memory<br />
of an individual, complete the form on this<br />
page, detach it and drop it off with your cash or<br />
check to any Burbank Library. Donations may<br />
also be sent to<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library<br />
Tribute Chair<br />
P.O. Box 702<br />
Burbank, CA 91503<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library
<strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Library<br />
P.O. Box 702 • Burbank, CA 91503<br />
www.BurbankLibrary.com<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> of the Burbank Public Library<br />
Fiction Books Prices<br />
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Special<br />
Missed<br />
SALE<br />
SPRING BOOK SALE<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH NOON – 4:00 PM<br />
Central Library Auditorium<br />
Find Books in many categories –<br />
and Non-fiction<br />
for kids and teens, including Manga and graphic novels<br />
range from $.25 to $2.00 for most items.<br />
sale prices will be posted on the day of the sale.<br />
our Media Sale in January? More DVDs and CDs available at bargain prices!<br />
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT OUR LIBRARY