october 2016 library news & events

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Northwest Branch Library 3323 W. Victory Blvd. 91505 818-238-5640

Burbank Central Library 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 91502 818-238-5610 (Children’s) 818-238-5600 (Circulation) 818-238-5580 (Reference) 818-238-5589 (Young Adult)

Buena Vista Branch Library

300 N. Buena Vista St. 91505 818-238-5620 (Circulation) 818-238-5625 (Reference) 818-238-5630 (Children’s)

FRIENDS OF THE BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

October 2016

Vol. 20, No. 10

All events are free to the public. Programs are subject to change without prior notice. Please call the library to confirm dates and

times, or visit our website:

BurbankLibrary.com

SCENE OF THE CRIME

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 PM

We will discuss The Picture Kills

by Ian Bull


Contact: Naomi 818-238-5620

Library News & Events is published monthly by

the Burbank Public Library. Editor: Laura Goldstein

GENRE-X

BOOK CLUB

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 PM

We will discuss Patience

by Daniel Clowes

Central Library

Contact: Jeff 818-238-5580

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ORGANIZATION MEETING TIMES

The Board of Library Trustees

meets next at Central Library on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 5:30 PM.

The Friends of the Burbank Library

meet next on Wednesday, Central Library’s

Literacy Office October 26, 2016, 6:30 PM.

The Burbank Sister City Committee

meets next at Central Library

Monday, October 3, 2016, 6:30 PM.

FRIENDS OF THE

BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Brown Bag Booksale Blowout!

All Paperbacks - $3/bag All Hard Backs - $5/bag Mixed-$4/bag

Booksale Hours

Wednesday, October 26 5:00 - 8:00pm (Preview sale for Friends' members only) Thursday, October 27 12:00 - 8:00pm Friday, October 28 12:00 - 5:00pm Saturday, October 29 10:00am - 5:00pm

BURBANK CENTRAL LIBRARY

FRENCH LANGUAGE

BOOK CLUB


We will discuss Le joueur

by Fiodor Dostoievski

Central Library

Contact: Isabelle 818-238-5620

ADULT BOOK CLUBS

BROWN BAG

BOOK CLUB


We will discuss Dead Wake

by Erik Larson

Central Library

Contact: Naomi 818-238-5620

COMPUTER 101 FOR ADULTS

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT

Learn how to create a simple presentation, including slides,

texts, colors, background design, graphics and animation.

Sign up for one session only:

Friday, Oct. 14 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Or Saturday, Oct. 15 10:00 - 11:30 am

Call : 818-238-5626 to reserve your spot.

BUENA VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY

OPERA TALK - MACBETH

Monday, October 10, 2016 - 7:00pm

Burbank Central Library

The new season of monthly Opera Talks begins with a multimedia presentation and discussion of the opera Macbeth. The illustrated talk is presented by members of the LA Opera's Community Engagement Program and is geared toward opera amateurs and opera buffs alike.

A door prize is provided compliments of the LA Opera.

October 15, 1:00 - 4:00pm Buena Vista Branch

LOCAL AUTHORS' SHOWCASE

Come and meet 50 local authors of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, children’s, young adult, self-help,

romance, horror, and more!

Buy books, get autographs, and meet new authors. Door prizes will be provided by the Friends of the

Burbank Public Library.

KIDS PROGRAMS

CRAFTY KIDS:

JACK-O-LANTERN JARS

Create your very own jack-o-lantern jar!

For kids in grades1-8. Space is limited.

Call 818-238-5640 for reservations

by October 4th.

Friday, October 14,

4:00pm

Northwest Library

I SURVIVED

THE TITANIC:

STEM PROGRAM

Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to learn about

the unsinkable Titanic. Reservations required.

Call 818-238-5610 to sign up.

Friday, October 7,

4:00 to 5:00pm


One entry per household

Work on the design as a family

Decorations only

NO CARVING

Book themes only

Turn in your pumpkin to the Children's Room at

Burbank Central Library between Monday, Oct. 17

and Wednesday, Oct 26.

Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Honorable Mention

will be given.

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST FOR FAMILIES FAMILY

MORNING

MAGIC SHOW

Come to an exciting

magic show for

younger children with

BJ Hickman.

Wednesday, October 19,

10:00am

Northwest Library

MERMAID BOOK PARTY

Kids in grades K-5, please join us for the Mermaid

Book Party!

Reservations required.


Saturday, October 8,

2:00 to 4:00pm


FAMILY FILMS:

THE BEAUTY AND THE

BEAST

Wednesday, October 5,

4:00pm - 5:30pm


The Angry Birds Movie

Tuesday , October 18,

4:00 to 5:30pm

Buena Vista Branch

GLOW IN THE DARK

PJ STORYTIME

Wednesday, October 19

6:30pm

Buena Vista Branch

HALLOWEEN CRAFTY KIDS Kids in grades K-5 can drop-in and

make some Halloween crafts!

Friday, October 28

3:30 - 5:30pm

Central Library

TODDLER TIME

Stories, songs and rhymes

for children under age 3 and

their adults.

Buena Vista Branch

Tuesdays or

Wednesdays at 10am,

or Fridays at 11am.

Central Library

Fridays at 10am.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Stories and songs for children

age 3 and up with an adult.

No signups required.

Buena Vista

Fridays at 1pm

Northwest

Wednesdays at 10am

Central

Thursdays at 10am

ARMENIAN/ENGLISH

BILINGUAL STORYTIME

October 13

6:30pm

Central Library

KIDS MAGIC WORKSHOP Hands on magic using everyday

objects. For ages 10 - 14.

Space is limited.


Friday, October 21

3:30 - 5:30pm

Buena Vista Library

RHYTHM & READING FOR

PRESCHOOLERS

Tuesday, October 11

1:00pm

Buena Vista Branch

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, October 15

10:00am

Central Library

BILINGUAL ENGLISH/

SPANISH STORYTIME

Tuesday, October 25

6:30pm

Buena Vista Branch

SENSORY STORYTIME

Wednesday, October 26

12pm

Buena Vista Branch

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