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January 2022
BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY Vol. 26, No.1
N ews & Events
You can’t go back
and change the
beginning, but you
can start where
you are and change
the ending.
C. S. LEWIS
British Writer 1898-1963
hours & locations
burbanklibrary.org/about/branches
A Note from the Director
Burbank Central Library As we head into another new year, it’s hard to know
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
818-238-5600
what 2022 might bring. We are all hopeful for a
definitive end to the pandemic, yet we’re also
Monday - Thursday........10:00 am - 9:00 pm going through another surge. Ups and downs in the
Friday - Saturday............10:00 am - 6:00 pm
economy and workplaces continue to be a part of
Sunday.......................................................... closed
our lives, and many people are struggling with
mental health after almost two years of uncertainty
Buena Vista Branch and strain.
300 N. Buena Vista St. Elizabeth Goldman
818-238-5620 Library Services Director
Here at Burbank Public Library, we hope to be here
Monday - Thursday........10:00 am - 9:00 pm to support you on the way back to wellness, success
Friday - Saturday............10:00 am - 6:00 pm and connection, whether you are looking at it on an individual, family or
Sunday..................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm community level. Our set of resources and services has expanded greatly over
the past year as we seek new ways to help Burbank thrive. If you are looking
for a job, Burbank Employment Connection is now located at the libraries, with
Northwest Branch
3323 W. Victory Blvd. a full suite of services. Thanks to funding from the California State Library, we
818-238-5640 are able to supplement our staff assistance and collection with several new
online resources to improve job skills and general education, including LinkedIn
Monday...................................12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Learning and Coursera, both free with your Library card.
Tuesday..................................12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed - Thursday....................12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday - Saturday........................................closed Our social worker is building connections with community organizations and
Sunday....................................10:00 am - 2:00 pm can help those who don’t know where to start, or find themselves in new
circumstances, to access the many programs available to help people get back
Holiday Hours on their feet, find shelter or address health needs. Our adult literacy program
Sunday, Jan 1............................New Year’s Day is the place to go for those who may find their paths impeded by low literacy
Monday, Jan 17.....Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and would benefit from caring one-on-one tutoring assistance. And of course,
our print and electronic collections and internet access are always there for
you, whether you are in the mood for a self-help guide, an escape into fantasy,
Spark! Digital Media Lab
Burbank Central Library
or new knowledge to put our world into context.
Monday....................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday.................................11:00 am - 3:00 pm Please stop by and visit the Library in 2022, and let those who aren’t aware
Wednesday..........................................closed of what we offer know how much they can find in our branches and on our
Thursday...............................11:00 am - 3:00 pm website. We’re here to help.
Friday........................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday..................................1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Elizabeth
Tax Preparation Services
A Friends of the Burbank Public Library Fundraiser
Offered in-person in 2022!
Signups will open on January 18
Complete details will be available soon
on our website and at each Library
burbanklibrary.org/friends
FREE New Resources
from Your Library
Scroll down the RESEARCH page on our Library website and you’ll find a number of learning
tools that are provided free of charge. Below we have highlighted some of the newest
resources for jobseekers and learners of all levels that are currently being provided by the
California State Library.
• Improve academic, workplace
Coursera is an education platform
and personal skills
that offers free and paid online
courses for anyone to take. • Explore colleges and careers
• Prepare for college admissions
Many of these courses are
and occupational exams
pathways to professional
certifications that can help • Practice for GED, ASVAB
elevate your career. and U.S. citizenship exams
• Determine your future
Learn Anytime,
Anywhere
GetSetUp provides
free virtual classes
for older adults taught
by peers - ask questions,
make friends, learn new
Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning.
things, and have fun. Now free to all patrons. Get access to:
- 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages.
- Expert Instructors with real-world experience.
- 60+ new courses added each week!
Start learning today!
Skillshare is for creatives and others wanting to
build or grow a business and/or learn new skills.
Provides 35,000 video courses on topics
including entrepreneurship, graphic design,
marketing, illustration, and time management.
Unlimited access to full issues of more than 7,000 newspapers
and magazines in 60+ languages – just as they appear in print.
You’ll need your Burbank Library card and PIN to get started with most resources.
No Library card? Gain immediate access to many resources and to our Library eBooks,
movies, music & more, by signing up for an eCard through our website.
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It’s Winter Story Time
outdoors at Burbank Public Library!
Children ages 0-5 and their grownups are welcome to join us for our
weekly outdoor story time filled with books, songs, rhymes, and lots of silly fun!
In case of inclement weather, please check the website for the most up-to-date information
11 am Wednesdays 10 am Fridays
Northwest Branch Library Burbank Central Library
microscopes and mazes monthly programs
- an in-person program
for homeschool students in grades K-5
creative kids
Join Miss Kristine for a short lesson on microscopes arts, crafts, and STEM
and get a chance to use one on your own! Check activities for K-5 kids
out some bugs and plants at the microscopic level
plus build your own pizza box maze! 4:30-5:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 6
Space is limited. Face coverings are currently Buena Vista Branch
required inside all Libraries for ages 3+
11:00 am-12:00 pm baby party!
Tuesday, Jan 11 a program for pre-walkers
Buena Vista Branch Library
10-11 am
Saturday, Jan 8
Buena Vista Branch
music & movement
an outdoor program for
families with preschoolers
10-10:30 am
Saturday, Jan 22
Buena Vista Branch
story owl hour
a nature-themed story
time for kids ages 2-5
Library staff will read a story,
and Parks and Recreation
staff will lead an activity.
Register at burbankparks.com 9:30-10:30 am
Thursday, Jan 27
Stough Canyon Nature Center
book clubs
Buena Vista Branch
1st-2nd Grade - Group #1
4 pm Tuesday, Jan 25
3rd Grade
5 pm Tuesday, Jan 25
4th-5th Grade
4 pm Thursday, Jan 27
1st-2nd Grade - Group #2
5 pm Tuesday, Jan 27
teens
grades 6-12
adults
teen gaming cómo convertirse en un
- dungeons & dragons at the Library ciudadano estadounidense
For teens in grades 6-12. Beginners - presentado en español
and experienced players welcome!
Space is limited. Una sesión informativa virtual sobre el proceso de
Registration required naturalización y lo que necesita para convertirse en un
ciudadano estadounidense.
1-5:00 pm La presentación será en español y a través de Zoom.
Saturday, Jan 8 Haga clic en el enlace para tener acceso:
Buena Vista Branch Library https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83165315076
2-3:00 pm
Saturday, Jan 22
after school club
- a pop-up event for teens in grades 6-12
Games, activities, and crafts in the Story Time room
at the Buena Vista Branch.
How can you find us?
Dates and times will vary
each week, so follow our opera talk
teen Instagram - our series returns!
(@burbanklibraryteens)
or join the Teen Discord Join us for an entertaining and educational online
to learn the latest! discussion with an opera expert. We are kicking off our
Opera Talk series this year with an online discussion of
Opera and Greek Tragedy, presented in partnership with
LA Opera Connects.
our teens have a voice
7-8:00 pm
4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday,
Thursday, Jan 13 Jan 25
Buena Vista Branch
Registration required
Open to grades 6-12
Registration required
high school book club - for teens in grades 9-12
Register to receive a copy of The Project by Courtney Summers, a thrilling story about a girl who
joins a cult to find her estranged sister. Once you’ve registered, you can pick up your copy at the
Buena Vista Branch Information Desk. There are additional copies
available in the Library collection.
4 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, Jan 20
Registration required Buena Vista Branch Library
Scan Day
A free opportunity to scan up to 15 photos.
10 am-2 pm
Saturday, Jan 15
Buena Vista Branch Library
registration required
Start looking for your important photos to bring to the Library’s Scan Day
monthly programs
burbank employment center
- one hour appointments available
english naturally Make an appointment for in-depth
- a conversation group help or referral to partner agencies.
Join this class and practice
your English language skills, Thursdays in-person
make friends, and learn about & Fridays online
different cultures. 2 - 4:00 pm
Burbank Central Library
Wednesdays 1:30 pm online
Thursdays at 10:30 am in-person at
Burbank Central Library introduction to computers
- using Microsoft Word
online business mentoring Learn how to create a new document, make changes,
- led by SCORE save, print and send.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7 - 8:00 pm
11 am - 2 pm on Zoom
Wednesday, Jan 19
Buena Vista Branch Library
reading club for
adults writers’ workshop
- practice basic reading skills - led by The Quill & Pint Writers’ Group
designed as a place for adults to
Our monthly online workshops are
practice their reading in a
two fun hours of writing games,
non-judgmental, safe space.
writers’ discussions, and brainstorming.
4:30-5:30 pm
11 am - 1:00 pm
Thursdays, Jan 6 & 20
Saturday, Jan 29
LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
CHILDREN l TEENS l ADULTS
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All Burbank Public Libraries
are closed Friday and Saturday
December 31 & January 1 for New Year’s
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SCORE - Online English Naturally English Naturally Baby Party!
Business Mentoring - Online Conversation Group - A Conversation Group Buena Vista Branch
11 am - 2 pm 1:30 - 3 pm Burbank Central Library (in-person) 10 am
(in-person) 10:30 am
Teen Gaming:
SCORE - Online Dungeons & Dragons
Business Mentoring - for grades 6 -12
This calendar is accurate as of the date 11 am - 2 pm Buena Vista Branch
of publication. Some programs require (in-person) 1 - 5 pm
Creative Kids
registration. Please check for current Buena Vista Branch
information at burbanklibrary.org/events. (in-person) 4:30 pm
Reading Club for Adults
Burbank Central Library
(in-person) 4:30 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Microscopes, Mazes, English Naturally English Naturally Scan Day
and More - Online Conversation Group - A Conversation Group Buena Vista Branch
Buena Vista Branch 1:30 - 3 pm Burbank Central Library (in-person) 10 am - 2 pm
(in-person) 11 am - 12 pm (in-person) 10:30 am
SCORE - Online SCORE - Online
Business Mentoring Business Mentoring
11 am - 2 pm 11 am - 2 pm
Teen Advisory Board
- for grades 6 -12
Buena Vista Branch
(in-person) 4:30 pm
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
SCORE - Online Winter Story Time English Naturally Winter Story Time Music & Movement
Business Mentoring Northwest Branch - A Conversation Group Burbank Central Library Buena Vista Branch
11 am - 2 pm (Outdoors in-person) Burbank Central Library (Outdoors in-person) (in-person) 10 am
All Burbank 11 am (in-person) 10:30 am 10 am
Cómo Convertirse en un
Public Libraries English Naturally SCORE - Online Ciudadano Estadounidense
are closed - Online Conversation Group Business Mentoring - Online
Monday, January 17 1:30 - 3 pm 11 am - 2 pm 2 - 3 pm
for Dr. Martin Luther Intro to Computers High School Book Club
King, Jr. Day Microsoft Word Buena Vista Branch
Buena Vista Branch (in-person) 4 pm
(in-person) 7 pm
Reading Club for Adults
Burbank Central Library
(in-person) 4:30 pm
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
One-On-One Winter Story Time Story Owl Hour Winter Story Time Writers’ Workshop
Technology Help Northwest Branch Stough Nature Center Burbank Central Library - Online
Buena Vista Branch (Outdoors in-person) (in-person) 9:30 am (Outdoors in-person) 11am - 1 pm
(in-person) 10:30 - 11:30 am 11 am 10 am
English Naturally
SCORE - Online English Naturally - A Conversation Group One-On-One
Business Mentoring - Online Conversation Group Burbank Central Library Technology Help
11 am - 2 pm 1:30 - 3 pm (in-person) 10:30 am Burbank Central Library
(in-person) 4 - 5 pm
1st-2nd grade Book club SCORE - Online
Buena Vista Branch Business Mentoring
(in-person) 4 pm 11 am - 2 pm
3rd grade Book club 4th-5th grade Book club
Buena Vista Branch Buena Vista Branch
(in-person) 5 pm (in-person) 4 pm
Opera Talk - Online 1st-2nd grade Book club
7 - 8 pm Buena Vista Branch
(in-person) 5 pm
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
Employment Help Using CalJOBS One hour appointments available - Thurs & Fri from 2-4 pm - Register at burbanklibrary.org/events
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