Vol. 15, No. 6 June 2011

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Organization Meetings.........2Subscribe to E-News..........2Burbank Historical Minute.........2Burbank Book Festival..........2Library Volunteers.................3Book Clubs..............................3Library Events ........................4

Burbank Public Library News & EventS

For information on current and upcoming programs at the Burbank Public Library, visit www.BurbankLibrary.com!

“Like” us on Facebook at Burbank Public Library.

Visit Aunt Agatha’s mystery blog atwww.deathinthestacks.blogspot.com

Celebrating the Written Word

Young readers share a David Shannon book at the Library’s Burbank Book Festival on May 7. Visit the Burbank Public Library’s Facebook page to see photos from the event!

[photo by Carey Vance]

OrganizationsMeeting Times

Monday, June 6 6:30 PM Burbank Sister City Committee meets at the Buena Vista Branch Library.

Wednesday, June 8 5:30 PM Board of Library Trustees meets monthly at the Central Library. Wednesday, June 22 6:30 PM The Friends of the Burbank Public Library meet at the Central Library.

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Become a Subscriber to Burbank Library E-News!

If you would like to receive program information, news of special events, and library newsletters by e-mail, subscribe at burbankpubliclibrary @ci.burbank.ca.us.

Your information will ONLY be used to inform you about library events.

Burbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 91502818.238.5590 (Audio Visual)

238.5610 (Children’s)238.5600 (Circulation)

238.5577 (Literacy)238.5580 (Reference)

238.5589 (Young Adult)

Buena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St. 91505

818.238.5620 (Circulation)238.5625 (Reference)238.5630 (Children’s)

Northwest Branch Library3323 W. Victory Blvd. 91505

818.238.5640

All events are free to the public. Programs are subject

to change without prior notice. Please call the library to confirm dates of events.

Library News & Events is published monthly by

the Burbank Public Library.Editor: Louise Paziak

www.BurbankLibrary.com

A Burbank Historical Minute: 1911-2011If you’ve been enjoying our “Burbank Historical Minutes,” be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, July 9, at 2 PM.

Mike McDaniel and Wes Clark, creators of Burbankia.com, will be giving an illustrated talk, “History, Lore, and Fun Facts About Burbank” at the Buena Vista Branch Library.

Burbank Book Festival a Success!

Burbank author Stefanie Girard demonstrated some craft ideas to an avid audience from her book, “Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things With Old Sweaters.”

The Burbank Public Library hosted a Book Festival on May 7th as part of the City’s Centennial Celebration. Over 600 people turned out for the three-hour event that offered guest speakers, special children’s activities and spot-lighted 57 of Burbank’s 100+ authors.

The authors had an opportunity to network with their colleagues as well as meet and greet the public. Three mini-workshops focused on writing and pub-lishing. Aspiring writers were able to interact with local writer’s organizations Sisters in Crime, Romance Authors of Los Angeles, and local bookstores Dark Delicacies and House of Secrets.

David Shannon, author/illustrator of the No, David! books (and Burbank author) was a hit as a crowd of 100 settled on the lawn to listen to his storytell-ing. Then he spent the rest of the afternoon autographing books for his young fans. Children were also able to get their photo taken with Peter Rabbit and make a Mother’s Day craft to take home.

It was a simply marvelous day!

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BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Meets Tuesday, June 21

at noon to discuss The Immortal Life of

Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Central Library

FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB

Meets monthly at the Central Library. Call Isabelle

at 818-238-5580 for information.

All other book clubs are on vacation.

2010 Volunteers:Nidia AbarcaLarissa AleksandrAndrea AllenInge AvanessianJean BanniganJan BrandtBeverly BrinkerLinda BurnsDee CallKatie CallJean ChoateWalter Jacob CohenElisabeth ColemanJennifer DanceJoanna DeborseJulia DelaneyFrancine Della CatenaCatherine DoyleLisa DysonFrederique EcclestonJohn EisingerTeresa FasanoGriselle FissChristina GarciaAnahid GregorianMark HenryKay IrwinMyosoen KimPhyllis KofoedIrene LaneEvelyne LedinAnne LeichtfriedKaroline LeichtfriedKristin LemSherry LeonJanice LinMichelle MacrisEmma MaligligKristin MaloneyKathy MartinezBarbara MaslykRalph MasseySusan MiceliBarbara MillerEric MohlerCarol MurphyBlanche NeradJosie Nericcio

Thank You to All Our Volunteers!The Burbank Public Library

held its annual Volunteer Recogni-tion Luncheon on May 20th at the Buena Vista Branch Library. We’d like to congratulate all those wonder-ful folks who donate their time and do so much for our Library.

Doreen O’DonohoeKaren OjedaPat PeckFran PeeblesCari PelayoMakhyla PelayoBonnie PerklesDonna PetersonMickey PierceAlessandra PinheiroLavinia RaylJoan RinardDee Dee RuhlowAndrea RussoAshley RussoBob RussoDerenick SarianSally SchnitgerLaura SinclairChristine SmithAlyssa StagePatricia SteinBarbara StricklandVirian SullivanHayley TaylorPatricia TaylorVivian Terr Nicole ThibedeauxSandra ThompsonCarol ThrasherJoan TrafecantyJacqueline TufenkehyanEd ViskocilBrook Wander Bryanna Wander Caryn Wander Bonnie WaterhouseAnne WhiteAnn WilcoxPeggy Wilcoxen

Board of Library Trustees:Dorie BeaumontMike ChapmanDoris CrutcherGay MaundGloria O’DonohoeLee PaysingerConnie Wilson

Friends of the Burbank Public Library:Dorie BeaumontLisa BurksBonnie BurrowTom CarsonEileen CobosDoris CrutcherDick & Florence DommesNid Ee-SiripornVi LaskyJane MulderGloria O’DonohoeMary O’HareMort Sollod

Anyone interested involunteering at the Libraryshould contact VolunteerCoordinator Elizabeth Joyce, Central Library Reference, 818-238-5580.

June EventsSaturday, June 4 2 PMCoffee & Conversation with Sisters in Crime Author Eric Stone will conduct a workshop for aspiring writers, “Building Better Characters.”Buena Vista Branch Library

Monday, June 6 Signups for Summer Reading Clubs Begin Sign up your child for our summer programs: Summer Reading Club for children in grades 1-8, and the Read-to-Me Club for preschool and kindergarten children. All programs start the week of June 20th.All Burbank Libraries

Monday, June 6 Signups for Teen Summer Reading Program Begin YOU ARE HERE! is the theme of the teens’ six-week program the includes entertainment, contests and prizes. Read to win! All Burbank Libraries

Friday, June 10 6:30 - 10:00 PM After Hours Karaoke! For Teens 12-19 Only! Here’s your chance to perform. Call 818-238-5589 to sign up as a singer. Come cheer on your friends! Refreshments. Buena Vista Branch Library

Friday, June 17 2 PMMade in Burbank: Classic Films from Burbank Studios42nd Street (1931) is the granddaddy of backstage musicals. Set during the depression, it’s the classic story of the understudy getting a chance to shine. The film stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, Dick Powell, and Ruby Keeler with impressive choreography by Busby Berkeley. It was filmed in Stage 11 of Warner Bros. Studios.Central Library

Saturday, June 18 2 PMSummer Movie Blockbusters True Grit is a powerful story of vengeance and valor set in an unforgiving and unpredictable frontier where justice is simple and mercy rare. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Hailee Steinfeld (110 minutes; rated PG-13). Central Library

Friday, June 24 3:30 PMTeen Summer Reading Program -- Film Fest You are at the movies! Gnomeo & Juliet will be shown, with a surprise guest (film is 84 minutes, rated G).Buena Vista Branch Library

Saturday, June 25 4 PMSounds of Summer Free Outdoor ConcertStart the summer off with the lively Bluegrass sounds of the Get Down Boys! Buena Vista Branch Library

Wednesday, June 29 6:30 PMTeen Summer Reading Program -- The Rope Warrior! David Fisher is a lean, mean jumping machine who executes EXTREME stunts with a jump rope -- all to the sound of pulsating music! Buena Vista Branch Library

SUMMER READING CLUB Schedule(for children in Grades 1-8; must be preregistered toattend events):

Northwest Branch Library meets on Tuesdays at6:30 PM (June 21 - July 26) or Thursdays at 10 AM (June 23 - July 28) Central Library meets at 3 or 7 PM on Wednesdays(June 22- July 27)

Buena Vista Branch Library meets at 3 or 7 PMon Thursdays (June 23 - July 28)

Week 1: Swazzle Puppets, “Dream Carver”Week 2: Comedy & Juggling with Michael RaynerWeek 3: Magic with Allen OshiraWeek 4: The Noise GuyWeek 5: the Reptile FamilyWeek 6: The Final Party with Rodney Howard, Native American Dance & Culture. Costumes optional.

READ-TO-ME CLUB Schedule (for children, preschool and kindergarten age; must be preregistered to attend events):

Buena Vista Branch Library meets Tuesdays at 10 AM(June 21 - July 26)

Northwest Branch Library meets Wednesdays at10 AM (June 22 - July 27)

Central Library meets Thursdays at 7 PM(June 23 - July 28)

Week 1: “Epoxy Unglued” from Jumbo Shrimp CircusWeek 2: RobboWeek 3: Barnyard ExtravaganzaWeek 4: Richard Woloski PuppetsWeek 5: Sandii CastleberryWeek 6: Final Party with Heebie & Jeebie