Murderous Mayhem and Fun at Friday's Event!

Some 130 mystery fans would agree with the below review by Aunt Agatha of Friday's mystery event. Criminally fun and a real killer of a good time!

The kickoff event for the Burbank Public Library's "One Book, One City" promotion of Jan Burke's Goodnight, Irene was "An Invitation to Murder," an afterhours murder mystery. The evening was attended by nearly 120 amateur sleuths who followed the "detective" throughout the library searching for clues.

Between the appetizers and the dessert, another victim was discovered -- librarian David Peterson was discovered in one of the study rooms, stabbed to death! Mystery buffs studied the crime scene, discussed the clues and the line-up of suspects. After dessert was served, the murderer was revealed!

The next six weeks will be filled with guest speakers, film programs,

and other activities to promote the selected book, Goodnight, Irene.

We all hope to see you at an event real soon!

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Film Program: Scoop

Burbank Public Library Presents

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem!
Scoop

A Special Burbank READS Film Program

Saturday, September 4
2:00 PM
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
818.238.5600

Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman star in this hilariously twisted tale of murder and mystery. When an inquisitive college journalist (Johansson) stumbles upon new clues to a string of murders, her investigation leads directly to a handsome businessman (Jackman), who draws her in with his mysterious charm. Could a whirlwind romance with the subject of her search also become the most dangerous scoop of a lifetime? Experience the laughs in this witty comedy that will have you guessing until the very end.
—96 minutes; rated PG-13

www.BurbankLibrary.com

Funded by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library

“The Mysteries in Your Handwriting,” with Sheila Lowe

On Tuesday, August 31, 7 PM at the Buena Vista Branch Library we hope that you'll join us for “The Mysteries in Your Handwriting,” with Sheila Lowe. Ms. Lowe is a forensic handwriting expert with more than thirty years experience in the field of handwriting analysis and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Her analyses of celebrity handwriting have appeared in numerous magazines.

Ms. Lowe is the author of Handwriting of the Famous and Infamous, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Handwriting Analysis, and the Claudia Rose forensic handwriting mystery series, all owned by your Burbank Public Library!

Family Film Festival: The Great Mouse Detective

Burbank Public Library Presents

A Special Burbank READS Film Program

The Great Mouse Detective

Wednesday, September 1
4:00 PM
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
818.238.5610

Film run-time: 71 minutes
Rated G

In Victorian London, England, a little mouse girl's toymaker father is abducted by a peglegged bat. She enlists the aid of Basil of Baker Street, the rodent world's answer to Sherlock Holmes. The case expands as Basil uncovers the crime's link to a plot against the Crown itself.

PLEASE NOTE:
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 9 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY TO CONFIRM EVENT.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library

Burbank Reads 2010 -- Good Night Irene.mov

KICKOFF EVENT “An Invitation to Murder”

The Burbank Public Library presents

Bestselling Mystery Author Monica West!

Daniel Pann and Monica West have collaborated on 15 bestselling mysteries. Their
first novel, Tomorrow Was Made for Murder, sold over one million copies. Other bestsellers include Eraser; The Haunted Painting; Silence, Greed and Murder; and the true crime book, LA Homicides. In her first appearance since Daniel Pann's untimely death last year, Monica West is coming out of seclusion to promote their final book, Murdertopia.

Kickoff Burbank READs with and evening of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem!

Enjoy light refreshments and solve a crime!
Tickets: $10 per person; available at all Burbank Libraries (Cash or checks made out to the Friends of the Burbank Public Library)

Tickets are limited and are selling fast!

It would be a crime if you couldn't join us...

Friday, August 27, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
(Library closes at 6 PM, doors reopen at 6:45 PM)
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620

Murder Mystery by SHARPO! written by Eric Howell Sharp & Nora Jean Sharp

This event is funded by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library

New Irene Kelly Book!

Check out Jan Burke's blog for her announcement of a new Irene Kelly book! Great news for her fans!

Distrubance is scheduled to be published in April 2011.

The Mysteries in Your Handwritting.

On Tuesday, August 31, 7 PM at the Buena Vista Branch Library we hope that you'll join us for “The Mysteries in Your Handwriting,” with Sheila Lowe. Ms. Lowe is a forensic handwriting expert with more than thirty years experience in the field of handwriting analysis and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Her analyses of celebrity handwriting have appeared in numerous magazines.

Ms. Lowe is the author of Handwriting of the Famous and Infamous, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Handwriting Analysis, and the Claudia Rose forensic handwriting mystery series, all owned by your Burbank Public Library!

KICKOFF EVENT - "An Invitation to Murder"

The Burbank Public Library presents

Bestselling Mystery Author Monica West!

Daniel Pann and Monica West have collaborated on 15
bestselling mysteries. Their first novel, Tomorrow Was Made for Murder, sold over one million copies. Other bestsellers include Eraser; The Haunted Painting; Silence, Greed and Murder; and the true crime book, LA Homicides.

In her first appearance since Daniel Pann's untimely death last year, Monica West is coming out of seclusion to promote their final book, Murdertopia.

Kickoff Burbank READs with and evening of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem!

Enjoy light refreshments and solve a crime!

Tickets: $10 per person; available at all Burbank Libraries (Cash or checks made out to the Friends of the Burbank Public Library)

Friday, August 27, 2010

7:00 - 9:00 PM

(Library closes at 6 PM, doors reopen at 6:45 PM)

Buena Vista Branch Library

300 N. Buena Vista St.

818-238-5620

Murder Mystery by SHARPO! written by Eric Howell Sharp & Nora Jean Sharp

This event is funded by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library

Burbank READs 2010 will read......

Drumroll please....

The 2010 Burbank READs book chosen is:

Goodnight, Irene by Jan Burke

The bombing death of best friend and journalist O'Connor shocks Irene Kelly, herself an investigative reporter, into pursuing his last story--the as-yet-unsolved mutilation murder of a young woman back in 1955. Kelly collaborates with former flame Detective Frank Harriman in her desire to
identify the woman, but not without experiencing murder attempts, car chases, and a return of affection.

Your Burbank READs committee has plenty of mysterious events planned beginning with our kickoff event on August 27th through the grand finale on October 9th. We hope that you will join us in reading one of our favorite author's and join us at an event or two or three!

Flyers and handouts are available at all three libraries and also online and this site will be posting announcements for each and every event held as together Burbank READs Goodnight, Irene and solves the mystery of what happens when all of Burbank reads the same book! It would be criminal not to join in the fun.