Celebrate Children's Book Week May 2-8th at Burbank Library!

Wow, what a week.  Here at the library we are always celebrating the value of children reading but this week is even more special with lots of programs to recognize this national week-long event.  On Wednesday, May 4th we will be screening the latest Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, at 4 pm at Central Library.  Then stick around for Pajama Storytime at 7 pm, where we will be reading stories from around the world and watching "The Story of Finn McCoul."  If your middle schooler is more of a artist than Narnia fan they can go to the Calligraphy Workshop at Buena Vista Library on Wednesday at 4 pm.  On Thursday, we'll be learning Cool Crafts while making fiesta tissue paper flowers at Northwest Library from 4-5:30.  And as a way to celebrate all of our 4th & 5th grade book club members, we will be having a special, "Meet the Author" Book Club Meeting for all members on Friday at Buena Vista Library at 4 pm.  To finish the week with a bang, Saturday is the Burbank Book Festival at Buena Vista Library!  We'll have local authors, a book signing and talk by David Shannon (No David), crafts for kids, and a chance to take a picture with Peter Rabbit!

Family Film: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Wed. May 4 at 4:00 pm, Central Library
Pajama Storytime - Wed. May 4 at 7:00 pm, Central Library
Calligraphy Workshop - Wed. May 4 at 4:00 pm, Buena Vista Library (reservations required, call 818-238-5589)
Cool Crafts: Tissue Paper Flowers - Thurs. May 5 at 4:00 pm, Northwest Library
Meet the Author Book Club Meeting (open to book club members ONLY) - Fri. May 6 at 4:00 pm, Buena Vista Library
Burbank Book Festival - Sat. May 7 from 1:00-4:00 pm, Buena Vista Library

Library Friends' Used Book Sale this week!

Find a treasure and help support the library at the week-long Friends of the Burbank Public Library USED BOOK SALE, held in the auditorium at the Central Library. This is a great opportunity to load up on kids' books (most costing less than a $1).

All proceeds from book sales fund children's and adult programming throughout the year. Book sale hours are: Tuesday-Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-3.

Rescheduled Civil War Talk at Buena Vista, Tuesday 4/26 at 7:00 pm

The focus of this illustrated talk is on the bombing of Ft. Sumter on April 12, 1861 (an event 150 years ago on this date that began the Civil War) and the prelude to this event and Southern secession, the election of 1860 in which Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States.   The talk is suitable for older school age children and their families, students studying this period of American history (who may be eligible for extra credit, ask your teacher for more information), and anyone interested in what are perhaps some little known and interesting anecdotes connected with  these events on this the occasion of the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War.

Note: This event was re-scheduled due to Central Library's closure last week.

Get Hopping to Pajama Storytime at Buena Vista Library Tuesday Night, April 19!

What do you call a rabbit that tells jokes?
A funny bunny! 

What do you call a fun evening hearing funny bunny stories?
Pajama Storytime!

Pajama Storytime is next Tuesday so grab your PJs, favorite Teddy, & a blankie and hop on over to Buena Vista Library to hear lots of funny, bunny stories and watch the animated classic, "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."  The fun starts at 7:00 pm.

Central Library closed 4/11-4/16

Due to plumbing issues, the CENTRAL LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED TODAY THOURGH SATURDAY. All programs at Central will be cancelled including: storytimes, the Civil War Talk, and Family Night. We apologize for the inconvenience. Buena Vista and Northwest will be open their regular hours this week.

Preschool Storytime and Toddler Tales at Central will return next week.  Northwest holds their storytime for all ages at 10 on Wednesdays.

Burbank on Parade this Saturday at 11:00 am

Celebrate Burbank's 100th Birthday with a parade!  Don't miss Burbank on Parade this Saturday, 4/9 at 11 am. The parade, started in 1945 as a celebration of the end of World War II, will be on Olive Ave. between Keystone and Lomita. The parade consists of specially decorated floats, high school and independent marching bands, antique and vintage cars, special Burbank VIPs, Burbank organizations, and a parade Grand Marshal.  Make sure you keep an eye out for Burbank Library's float!  Fun for the whole family!

Classic Disney Films at Buena Vista All Month Long!

If you wish upon a star...

...Then your dream of watching classic Disney films may just come true!  All month long, Buena Vista Branch Library will be showing Disney films like Snow White, Dumbo, and Pinocchio for FREE!  This family program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Burbank Library.  Screenings will take place at Buena Vista at 2:00 pm every Saturday in April.  So swing by and settle in for some Disney fun!

Snow White (1937)  Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 pm  (84 min.s)
Fantasia (1940)  Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm  (125 min.s)
Pinocchio (1940)  Saturday, April 16 at 2:00 pm  (88 min.s)
Dumbo (1941)  Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 pm  (64 min.s)
Bambi (1942)  Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 pm  (69 min.s)