Vol. 20, No. 2

February 2016

READ AN OSCAR NOMINEE

Check out a book that inspired one of the

2016 Academy Award nominated films.

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Organization Meeting Times

The Burbank Sister City Committee will meet at Buena Vista Library on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 6:30 PM.

The Board of Library Trustees

meets next at Central Library on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

at 5:30 PM.

The Friends of the Burbank Library meet next at Central Library on

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:30 PM.

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818-238-5640

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PHOTO CONTEST EXHIBIT

FEBRUARY 5 - 27, 2016

PHOTOS THAT ARE CHOSEN FOR DISPLAY WILL ONLY BE EXHIBITED AT THE

BURBANK CENTRAL LIBRARY.

THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING DURING REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS, EXCEPT WHEN

THE AUDITORIUM IS IN USE.

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Music that Inspired the Civil Rights Movement

Tuesday, February 16,

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

Join us as noted blues and rock historian BOB SANTELLI, Executive Director of the GRAMMY MUSEUM, will talk about the music that was the key element in the success of the civil rights movement, used to rally the nation and energize the fight for freedom.

Live & Learn Documentary Series

AMY is a 2015 British documentary film that depicts the life

and death of singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. The film

has had 20 nominations including a Grammy for Best Music

Film, and an Oscar for Best Documentary. (R/128min)

Buena Vista Branch Library

Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

DIY at BPL! Seed Bomb Social

Join us for our DIY Seed Bomb Social! Sow the seeds of

potential floral glory and help bring back the bees! We’ll be

making various types of seed bombs and materials will be

provided. Watch them grow, bloom, and make people smile!

Saturday, February 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Burbank Central Library

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FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOK CLUB Tuesday, February 2, at 6:30 PM

we will discuss

Nos gloires secrètes

by Tonino Benacquista Central Library

Contact: Isabelle Kotikian

818-238-5620

SCENE OF THE CRIME

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, February 16, at 7 PM

we will discuss The Truth About the

Harry Quebert Affair

by Joel Dicker

Buena Vista Branch Library

Contact: Naomi Aronoff,

818-238-5620

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Tuesday, February 16, at 12 PM

we will discuss Boys in the Boat

By Daniel Brown Central Library

Contact: Naomi Aronoff

818-238-5620

GENRE X BOOK CLUB

Thursday, February 18, at 7 PM

we will discuss This Is How You Lose Her

by Junot Díaz

Central Library

Contact: Jeff Whalen

818-238-5580

Grades 8-9 Book Club

Wednesday, February 10, at 7 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

Grades 6-7 Book Club

Tuesday, February 9, at 7 PM

Central Library

Club is full.

Grades 10-12 Book Club

Tuesday, February 2, at 7 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

Club is full.

To be placed on a waiting list,

please call Melissa Elliott

at Central Library.

TEEN BOOK CLUBS

Contact: Melissa Elliott

818-238-5589

Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime

Una hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español

Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Buena Vista Branch Library

JOIN US FOR STORYTIME IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH WITH STORIES AND SONGS

Preschool Storytime

STORIES AND SONGS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 AND UP WITH AN ADULT.

Buena Vista, Tuesdays at 10AM Northwest, Wednesdays at 10AM

Central Library, Thursdays at 10AM

FEBRUARY BOOK CLUBS

Crafty Kids Valentine Craft Afternoon

Friday, February 12, 3:30pm to 5:30 PM Central Library

DROP IN TO THE CHILDREN’S ROOM TO MAKE A CARD. MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

MUSIC, DANCE, AND A STORY FOR PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3-5 YEARS

Saturday, February 6, 10:15 - 10:45 AM Central Library

JOIN US FOR A FUN INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT, COORDINATION, RHYTHM, AND DANCE!

Rhythm & Reading Thursday, February 18, 1:00 - 1:30 PM Thursday, February 18, 1:00 - 1:30pm

Buena Vista Branch Library

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Family Night Prismatic Magic

Space Science Spectacular!

Thursday, February 18, 7:00 PM Central Library

A HIGH-TECH LASER SHOW COMBINING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ART, AND MUSIC

Spy Training Day

FOR KIDS IN GRADES K-5

Saturday, February 27, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

CREATE A SECRET DISQUISE

LEARN ABOUT BREAKING CODES

CONQUER A LASER FIELD COURSE

Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Drawing 101 for Adults Illustrator Noah Fontana covers the basics of drawing. Supplies are provided. Reservations required. 818-238-5562. Central Library Wednesday, February 3, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Family Film - Goosebumps This animated film is based on the best-selling children's series of the same name, by author R.L. Stine. (PG/104 minutes) Central Library Thursday, February 4, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Photo Contest Reception Everyone is invited to a reception honoring the winners of the Photo Contest. Buena Vista Branch Library Friday, February 5 Photo Exhibit Begins Photos that are chosen for display will be exhibited at the Burbank Central Library from Friday, February 5 - Saturday, February 27. They are available for viewing during regular library hours, except when the auditorium is in use. Call to confirm. 818-238-5580. Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Twilight Cinema - The Walk Only one man – Philippe Petit – has ever walked in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his recruits, Petit overcomes odds, betrayals, dissension, and countless close calls to conceive and execute his mad plan. (PG/123 minutes) Buena Vista Branch Library Wednesday February 10, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Family Film - Goosebumps (PG/104 minutes) Buena Vista Branch Library Thursday, February 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Silent Film, Live Music Join us as composer and pianist Michael Mortilla performs live mu-sic for three delightful silent films: Joys & Gloom: Her Minute (1921, 4 minutes); Won In a Cupboard (1914, 15 minutes); One Week (1920, 25 minutes) Central Library Thursday, February 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Mad Tea Party with Frank Beddor Come to our Mad Tea Party with the author of the Looking Glass Wars series, and Hatter M graphic novels, Frank Beddor! Books will be available for purchase and signing. This program is for teens in grades 6-12 only. Buena Vista Branch Library Friday, February 12, 3:30 - 5:30 PM Crafty Kids - Valentine's Day Cards Kids will be making Valentine's Day cards in the Children’s Room. All materials provided. No registration required. Central Library Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lego Club for Kids For children ages 2-14 and their families. Central Library Monday, February 15, All Day All Burbank Libraries are closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Coloring Zone - Coloring Club for Adults We provide the materials, so stop in and have fun. Central Library Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Music that Inspired the Civil Rights Movement Music historian Bob Santelli will discuss the music that contributed to the success of the Civil Rights Movement. Buena Vista Branch Library Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Live & Learn Documentary Series - AMY Archival footage presents an intimate portrait of the life of British singer Amy Winehouse. (R/128minutes) Buena Vista Branch Library Thursday, February 18, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Family Night - Space Science with Prismatic Magic Discover how lasers are transforming the study of astronomy and space exploration, as we watch this amazing laser light show. Central Library Friday, February 19 , 10:00 - 11:00 AM Microsoft Word Basics Computer Class Space is limited so call to reserve a spot. Sign up for one session only: February 19, or 27, 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Call 818-238-5625 Buena Vista Branch Library Saturday, February 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM DIY at BPL! Seed Bomb Social We’ll have fun making seed bombs to plant and grow. Materials provided. Central Library Monday, February 22 , 7:00 - 8:00 PM Opera Talk - Magic Flute Watch and listen as our guest speaker from LA Opera provides an entertaining discussion of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Central Library Tuesday, February 23 , 7:00 - 8:30 PM Dirty Words and Filthy Pictures: Film and the First Amendment Jeremy Geltzer will give an illustrated talk on his book about censorship and film. Buena Vista Branch Library Friday, February 26 , 2:00 - 4:30 PM Friday Matinee - The Martian During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead and left behind by his crew. (PG-13/144 minutes) Central Library Saturday, February 27, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Microsoft Word Basics Computer Class (see February 19 above) Buena Vista Branch Library Saturday, February 27 Last Day of Photography Exhibit at Central Library Saturday, February 27, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Spy Training Day Kids in grades K-5 will enjoy spy-related activities such as: creating a secret disguise, breaking codes, laser field course, and more. Call 818-238-5610 to sign up. Buena Vista Branch Library

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