tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34207530383048792822012-01-27T16:25:46.960-08:00Burbank ReadsBuilding Community - Page By PageDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-77612918930196248912011-10-31T14:10:00.000-07:002011-10-31T14:12:28.295-07:00Burbank Library celebrates "Party of 100 Thanks" - Burbank LeaderCheck this out for photos from this last Saturday's Burbank READs finale - the Burbank Library celebrates "Party of 100 Thanks" - Burbank LeaderDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-43687102796435900652011-10-22T09:51:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:51:00.861-07:00Burbank READs Finale: The Party of 100 Thanks!
Burbank READS Finale
Party of 100 Thanks!
Saturday, October 29
1:00—4:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
Burbank Public Library would like to thank our community for so many years of support. Join us for an afternoon of fun activities for the whole family. There will be games, special guests, crafts, door prizes and giveaways. Bring your Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-27575889628947801732011-10-22T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-22T08:00:04.435-07:00Program cancelled....An Afternoon of Gratitude with James Morrison & FriendsDue to unforeseen filming commitments, Mr. Morrison is not available and this program has had to be cancelled.
2:00 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Buena Vista Branch Library
818-238-5620Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-20525291737731792302011-10-19T10:39:00.000-07:002011-10-19T10:39:00.192-07:00Gratitude ListHelp us make the World's longest Gratitude list!
What are YOU grateful for? Help us create THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRATITUDE LIST! Submit a Gratitude List at any of the Burbank Libraries or online at http://www.burbanklibrary.com/ or http://www.thegratitudelist.org/. We will share it, then add it to our list. Let’s Circle the City with Gratitude!
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-13137201649477351002011-10-13T14:33:00.000-07:002011-10-13T14:33:00.636-07:00Program cancelled....An Afternoon of Gratitude with James Morrison & FriendsDue to unforeseen filming commitments, Mr. Morrison is not available and this program has had to be cancelled.
2:00 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Buena Vista Branch Library
818-238-5620Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-79584721150283072222011-10-13T11:25:00.000-07:002011-10-13T11:25:00.865-07:00Creative Ways to Say Thank-You!
7:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
Thursday, OCTOBER 20:
Creative Ways to Say Thank You
Thank You!
Come get crafty with us! Make and take your own one-of-a-kind note cards. We’ll provide the craft materials as well as tip sheets to help you find the perfect words to say
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-89796586204643867492011-10-10T11:22:00.000-07:002011-10-10T11:22:00.328-07:00Gratitude Yoga
7:00 PM
Monday, October 17
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
The whole family can participate in a free session of Gratitude Yoga. Suitable for all ages and all levels of yoga experience. Bring a pencil and a notebook, a mat or towel, and wear comfort-able clothing to class. Author Todd Aaron Jensen is a Goldenbridge-trained Kundalini Yoga instructor and Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-7655206989645595262011-10-08T11:00:00.000-07:002011-10-08T11:00:01.842-07:00How to Write a Gratitude List.Are you ready to start your own gratitude list?
Here is a simple how-to for grateful people of all ages.
Science has proven that keeping a gratitude list—even if its only three things daily—creates healthier, happier people. Gratitude’s not only good; it’s good for you! You don’t have to be rich or fa-mous for gratitude to matter. It’s important to count your blessings, and to share them with Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-77082154997107412602011-10-07T17:02:00.000-07:002011-10-07T17:02:36.662-07:00I am grateful for ....
As part of Burbank READs "On Gratitude" there are a few ways that you too can express what you are grateful for. Donate cans or boxes of food at your Burbank Library. Write a letter to a member of our military services that will be sent on through Operation Gratitude. Write a gratitude list and leave it to be posted on our Gratitude trees or keep an eye out for our roving cameraperson and Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-32406218313417643902011-10-06T10:38:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:38:00.145-07:00Gratitude ListHelp us make the World's longest Gratitude list!
What are YOU grateful for? Help us create THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRATITUDE LIST! Submit a Gratitude List at any of the Burbank Libraries or online at http://www.burbanklibrary.com/ or http://www.thegratitudelist.org/. We will share it, then add it to our list. Let’s Circle the City with Gratitude!
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-34405472671310040682011-10-05T11:37:00.000-07:002011-10-05T11:37:00.381-07:00Family Night at the Library - "Tales of Gratitude" with True Thomas
Family Night at the Library
7:00 PM
Thursday October 13, 2011
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
Join storyteller True Thomas for an evening of “Tales of Gratitude.” A fun night all!
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-26003950841504809702011-10-04T11:16:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:16:00.611-07:00Burbank TEEN Reads Contest September 21 - October 14Essay Writing Contest for Teens in Grades 6-12
Take a look at Todd Aaron Jensen’s book On Gratitude, for ideas and guidelines.
Write a 500-word essay "On Gratitude."
Turn your entry in at the Reference Desk of any Burbank Public Library OR attach your Word doc to an email and send it to mygratitude@earthlink.com by October 14.
Mr. Jensen will choose the winners. Prizes will be awarded. Got Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-88693576589479702452011-10-03T15:00:00.000-07:002011-10-03T15:00:01.372-07:00Grateful Reading!Here are a few more "grateful" books for your reading pleasure found in your Burbank Public Library. 365 thank yous : the year a simple act of daily gratitude changed my life by John Kralik 179.9 KRALI - Central
Attitudes of gratitude : how to give and receive joy every day of your life - Ryan, M. J. 179.9 RYAN – Central
The gratitude factor : enhancing your life through grateful living - Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-45074052778082022892011-10-02T10:31:00.000-07:002011-10-02T10:31:00.338-07:00Program cancelled....An Afternoon of Gratitude with James Morrison & FriendsDue to unforeseen filming commitments, Mr. Morrison is not available and this program has had to be cancelled.
2:00 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Buena Vista Branch Library
818-238-5620Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-55967307335044491202011-10-01T09:54:00.000-07:002011-10-01T09:54:00.900-07:00Living Gratitude: the Science of Creating Emotional Prosperity Living Gratitude: the Science of Creating Emotional Prosperity
7:00 PM
Monday October 10, 2011
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818-238-5600
Dr. Robert A. Emmons is a leading psychologist at UC Davis and author of the bestselling book
Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Learn how gratitude can improve your own life: clearer thinking, better Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0Burbank, CA, USA34.1808392 -118.3089661000000234.141195700000004 -118.35406810000002 34.2204827 -118.26386410000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-18448148337731473662011-09-30T11:57:00.000-07:002011-09-30T11:57:00.171-07:00Burbank READS Finale — Party of 100 Thanks!
Saturday, October 29 1:00—4:00 PM Buena Vista Branch Library 300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5620Burbank Public Library would like to thank our community for so many years of support. Join us for an afternoon of fun activities for the whole family. There will be games, special guests, crafts, door prizes and giveaways. Bring your camera for a photo opportunity with Max from Rosemary Wells’ Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-36483742424861796832011-09-28T09:51:00.000-07:002011-09-28T09:51:00.451-07:00Dinner & a Movie - The Blind SideMonday October, 3, 2011
6:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5620
Join us on Monday, October 3rd for "Dinner & A Movie" featuring a showing of The Blind Side (PG-13 /129 minutes) at the Buena Vista Branch Library.
You bring your favorite picnic-style dinner and we'll provide beverages and dessert!
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who becameDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-53286250001497333232011-09-27T09:23:00.000-07:002011-09-27T09:23:37.506-07:00Burbank READs in the news!A big thank you to BURBANKLIFE.net for a nice article about last week's Burbank READs kick-off event. Click this link to read more.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-19927552153747382612011-09-26T14:40:00.000-07:002011-09-26T14:40:00.701-07:00Program cancelled....An Afternoon of Gratitude with James Morrison & FriendsDue to unforeseen filming commitments, Mr. Morrison is not available and this program has had to be cancelled.
2:00 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Buena Vista Branch Library
818-238-5620
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0Burbank, CA, USA34.1808392 -118.308966134.1282957 -118.3879301 34.2333827 -118.23000210000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-81385062121138993062011-09-26T10:37:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:37:00.924-07:00Gratitude List.Help us make the World's longest Gratitude list!
What are YOU grateful for? Help us create THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRATITUDE LIST! Submit a Gratitude List at any of the Burbank Libraries or online at http://www.burbanklibrary.com/ or http://www.thegratitudelist.org/. We will share it, then add it to our list. Let’s Circle the City with Gratitude!
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-21165956196005815782011-09-24T10:30:00.000-07:002011-09-24T10:30:01.207-07:00Now It's Your Turn!Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
– William Arthur Ward.
Between September 21 and October 29, here are some ways to share your attitude of gratitude:
After you’ve read On Gratitude, be sure to encourage your friends and family to read the book.
What are YOU grateful for? Help us cre-ate THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRATITUDE LIST! Submit a Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0Burbank, CA, USA34.1808392 -118.3089661000000234.141195700000004 -118.35406810000002 34.2204827 -118.26386410000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-61120306923061994282011-09-23T11:10:00.000-07:002011-09-23T11:10:01.051-07:00Burbank TEEN Reads Contest September 21 - October 14Essay Writing Contest for Teens in Grades 6-12
Take a look at Todd Aaron Jensen’s book On Gratitude, for ideas and guidelines.
Write a 500-word essay "On Gratitude."
Turn your entry in at the Reference Desk of any Burbank Public Library OR attach your Word doc to an email and send it to mygratitude@earthlink.com by October 14.
Mr. Jensen will choose the winners. Prizes will be awarded. GotDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0Burbank, CA, USA34.1808392 -118.3089661000000234.141195700000004 -118.35406810000002 34.2204827 -118.26386410000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-14115723381172380532011-09-19T09:44:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:44:00.159-07:00Operation GratitudeJoin us for Coffee & Gratitude!
Monday September 26, 2011
7:00 PMBurbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818-238-5600
A representative from Operation Gratitude will show a short DVD and talk about this worthy organization. Learn how to get involved! Show your gratitude by writing a letter to our deployed troops or a Wounded Warrior. Find out how we can all ensure that our military Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-56085462578655366512011-09-18T14:44:00.000-07:002011-09-18T14:44:00.810-07:00Burbank READs Kick-off Event - Author talk and World Gratitude Day!Join us for the big kickoff event for this year's Burbank READs program.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
7:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5620
Join us as we kick-off Burbank READs with a special World Gratitude Day Celebration. Todd Aaron Jensen, Burbank resident and author of this year's book selection, will be sharing stories of thanksgiving from ON GRATITUDE andDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-56886790745767875532011-09-17T10:58:00.000-07:002011-09-17T10:58:00.551-07:00How to Write a Gratitude ListAre you ready to start your own gratitude list?
Here is a simple how-to for grateful people of all ages.
Science has proven that keeping a gratitude list—even if its only three things daily—creates healthier, happier people. Gratitude’s not only good; it’s good for you! You don’t have to be rich or fa-mous for gratitude to matter. It’s important to count your blessings, and to share them with Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-37588015969980473572011-09-13T10:45:00.000-07:002011-09-13T10:45:00.147-07:00Gratitude listHelp us make the World's longest Gratitude list!
What are YOU grateful for? Help us cre-ate THE WORLD’S LARGEST GRATITUDE LIST! Submit a Gratitude List at any of the Burbank Libraries or online at http://www.burbanklibrary.com/ or http://www.thegratitudelist.org/ . We will share it, then add it to our list. Let’s Circle the City with Gratitude!
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-87099002032846027072011-09-09T15:39:00.000-07:002011-09-09T15:39:55.341-07:00What are you grateful for, part 2.
Have you thought of what you are grateful for? You never know when it will be your turn on camera!Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-90704432219503276112011-09-06T11:11:00.000-07:002011-09-06T11:11:26.496-07:00Burbank Close-Up with Todd Aaron Jensen.Straight from the Burbank Channel, a new seqment of Burbank Close-Up with Todd Aaron Jensen, author of On Gratitude.
What are you grateful for?Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-42993189709094926042011-08-31T09:30:00.000-07:002011-09-02T15:13:34.762-07:00Burbank READs Kick-off Event - Author talk and World Gratitude Day!Join us for the big kickoff event for this year's Burbank READs program.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
7:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818-238-5620
Join us as we kick-off Burbank READs with a special World Gratitude Day Celebration. Todd Aaron Jensen, Burbank resident and author of this year's book selection, will share stories of thanksgiving from his book ON Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-65951626822142999972011-08-29T09:58:00.000-07:002011-08-29T09:58:09.289-07:00We're Grateful for...how about you?Here are a few things that we're grateful for at the Burbank Public Library. What are you grateful for?
Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-57463636256708377462011-08-29T09:11:00.000-07:002011-08-29T09:11:02.588-07:00Burbank READs....On Gratitude compiled by Todd Aaron JensenThis year, as the City of Burbank celebrates our centennial anniversary, Burbank READs announces our selection of On gratitude : Sheryl Crow, Jeff Bridges, Alicia Keys, Daryl, Hall, Ray Bradbury, Anna Kendrick, B. B. King, Elmore Leonard, Deepak Chopra, and 42 more celebrities share what they're most thankful for [compiled] by Todd Aaron Jensen as our 2011 selection.
So Burbank, what are you Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-40516914800330667872010-10-13T12:00:00.000-07:002010-10-13T12:00:02.879-07:00Burbank Public Library Young Adult Services presents a Burbank TEEN Reads Contest!October 1-31, 2010 Teens in Grades 6-12Mastermind a Murder Mystery!Scribble a Sleuth Story!Write a Who Dunnit!We’re looking for suspenseful stories…set in Burbank!Who slew the San Fernando Road Starbucks barrista and left only his apron to tell the tale? Who is hiding stolen treasure among the stacks at the Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-67012213979273553712010-10-02T10:24:00.000-07:002010-10-02T10:24:00.228-07:00Stop the Presses! Film Program: Woman of the YearBurbank Public Library PresentsStop the Presses! A Special Burbank READS Film Program Woman of the YearFriday, October 8, 2:00 PM The first film starring the legendary screen team of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, this savvy dramatic comedy from 1942 plays off the unlikely match of polar opposites--the brash sports reporter Sam Craig (Tracy) and the brilliant political commentator Tess Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-90381473215044024102010-09-30T10:21:00.000-07:002010-09-30T10:21:00.232-07:00Burbank Public Library PresentsMeet a real-life reporter!Get the scoop on late-breaking news.Meet a real-life reporter! Claudia Peschiutta is a general-assignment reporter at KNX (1070 AM) News Radio. After more than a decade of broadcast journalism experience in both print and broadcasting journalism, she's covered everything from fires to trials. Claudia has also worked for the Glendale Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-83210854997583307502010-09-29T10:23:00.000-07:002010-09-29T10:23:00.998-07:00Family Game Night.Burbank Public Library Children’s Services Presents"Mystery" Family Game NightWednesday, October 6, 20106:30—8:00 PMBurbank Central Library Auditorium110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For families and childrenage 8 and upSignups required - call 818-238-5610 Light refreshmentsJoin us for Clue, puzzles, card games, and more! (or bring your own board game)Checkers tournamentBattleship Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-27990487234294038062010-09-28T13:00:00.000-07:002010-09-28T13:00:00.329-07:00Burbank Public Library Young Adult Services presents a Burbank TEEN Reads Contest!October 1-31, 2010 Teens in Grades 6-12 Mastermind a Murder Mystery!Scribble a Sleuth Story!Write a Who Dunnit!We’re looking for suspenseful stories…set in Burbank! Who slew the San Fernando Road Starbucks barrista and left only his apron to tell the tale? Who is hiding stolen treasure among the stacks at the Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-43118975386608915152010-09-24T10:25:00.000-07:002010-09-24T10:25:00.129-07:00FINALE : MYSTERY SOLVED! Tea with Author Jan Burke.Burbank Public Library invites you to a special event!Mystery Solved!Join us for Tea & Talk with Jan Burke, author of "Goodnight, Irene"Reservations are required for this event and will be accepted starting on September 13. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 818-238-5562 and leave your name, phone number, and number of people attending. Saturday, October 92:00 PMBuena Vista Branch Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-85944085776111375822010-09-24T10:18:00.000-07:002010-09-24T10:18:00.507-07:00Music to Die For with Storyteller Dennis Doyle and the Celtic Harp.Burbank Public Library PresentsMusic To Die For An evening concertwith singer, storyteller,and Celtic harpistDennis Doyle 7:00 PMTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 BURBANK CENTRAL LIBRARY 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 818.238.5600 Dennis is a modern day bard from Southern California. He's brought his harp music, stories and songs in English and Irish to feasts and festivals, wakes and weddings all over North Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-21995116236936144152010-09-23T10:16:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:16:01.015-07:00Family Film Festival: Celebrating 80 years of Nancy DrewBurbank Public Library Presents
A Special Burbank READS Film Program
Nancy DrewFilm run-time: 99 minutes Rated PG
BIRTHDAY CAKE WILL BE SERVED!
Help us celebrate 80 years of the girl detective!
Wednesday, September 29
4:00 PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
818.238.5630
PLEASE NOTE:
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 9 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-89351472016594018582010-09-21T10:15:00.000-07:002010-09-21T10:15:00.748-07:00How to Write a Mystery: a writer’s workshopBurbank Public Library presents a Burbank READS eventHow to Write a Mystery: a writer’s workshop Join Bruce Cook and Gayle Bartos-Pool for an interactive writing workshop. Are you currently working on a book? Bring the first line (or two) and get tips on "The Opening Scene."Write out a paragraph synopsis of your novel. What would you tell an editior or agent if they asked, "What's your novel Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-75384576627515313672010-09-19T10:13:00.000-07:002010-09-19T10:13:00.352-07:00Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Film Program: ClueBurbank Public Library Presents Murder, Mystery and MayhemA Special Burbank READS Film ProgramClue Friday, September 242:00 PMBurbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818.238.5600Here is the murderously funny movie based on the world-famous Clue board game. Undoubtedly the first movie in history to have played in theaters with three different endings, depending on what theater it played in. Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-84556739232446343932010-09-15T10:42:00.000-07:002010-09-15T10:42:00.460-07:00More Mysterious Books to Read!Having whet your mystery reading appetite on our Burbank READS Selection of Goodnight Irene, you now are faced with needing a clue to what suspenseful mystery should I read next? Have no fear, the Library's own maven of mystery has pulled together not one, but two book lists that will provide criminally good reading suggestions for all! Both lists can be found on the library's literature racks orDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-35243467745568701812010-09-14T15:54:00.000-07:002010-09-14T16:20:44.337-07:00Buster Balloon Show!Burbank Public Library PresentsFamily Night @the LibraryA series of FREE Cultural Events sponsored in whole or in part by the Friends of the Burbank Public LibraryBuster Balloon Show!Tuesday, September 21, 2010 7:00 PMBuena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5630 Thursday,September 23, 20107:00 PMBurbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818-238-5610Meet Buster Balloon for a Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-75157901083509654492010-09-13T15:00:00.000-07:002010-09-13T15:00:03.121-07:00FINALE : MYSTERY SOLVED! Tea with Author Jan Burke.Burbank Public Library invites you to a special event!Mystery Solved!Join us for Tea & Talk with Jan Burke, author of "Goodnight, Irene"Reservations are required for this event and will be accepted starting on September 13. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 818-238-5562 and leave your name, phone number, and number of people attending.Saturday, October 92:00 PMBuena Vista Branch Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-43514054364090988972010-09-12T10:46:00.000-07:002010-09-12T10:46:00.134-07:00Teen Mystery Writing Workshop.Burbank Public Library Young Adult Services presents a Mystery Writing Workshop!Thursday, September 163:30 p.m.Buena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5620(in the Storytime room) Learn about the perils and pleasures of plotting a mystery with Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman, prolific mystery novelist!For teens in grades 6 through 12 only!Call 818 238-5589 NOW to register!You can use this Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-60293889772403135382010-09-10T10:12:00.000-07:002010-09-10T10:12:00.417-07:00Family Film Festival: Who Framed Roger Rabbit Please Join Us For A Special Burbank READS Film ProgramWho Framed Roger Rabbit?(1988) (104 minutes; rated PG) A Family Film Festival EventWhen: Thursday, September 16, 4 PM Where: Burbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818.238.5610 This zany, eye-popping, knee-slapping is a landmark in combining animation with live-action.PLEASE NOTE:CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 9 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BYDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-90814664649517069382010-09-08T10:11:00.000-07:002010-09-08T10:11:00.395-07:00Happy Birthday, Agatha Christie!Burbank Public Library PresentsHappy Birthday,Agatha Christie!Celebrate the 120th Birthday of the Queen of Crimewith a "spot of tea and biscuits."7:00 PMWednesday, September 15Burbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818-238-5600Additional parking across from libraryat Glenoaks Blvd. and Olive Ave. Join us for a screening of Agatha Christie’s Garden: Murder & Mystery in Devon (66 minutes). Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-19985925040378672542010-09-06T10:09:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:09:00.326-07:00Coffee and ConversationBurbank Public Library PresentsCoffee and ConversationConnecting Readers & Writers @ Your Library"The Pros and Cons of Self-publishing"A Sisters in Crime/LA Chapter presents a panel discussion Saturday, September 11, 20102:00 PMBuena Vista Branch Library300 N. Buena Vista St.818-238-5620 Moderator Jacqueline Vick’s first mystery, Family Matters, was a semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough NovelDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-62049554956487263702010-09-03T10:07:00.000-07:002010-09-03T10:07:00.217-07:00Stop the Presses! Film Program: His Girl FridayBurbank Public Library Presents Stop the Presses! A Special Burbank READS Film ProgramHis Girl Friday Burbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818.238.5600http://www.burbanklibrary.com/ Walter Burns, editor of a major Chicago newspaper, is about to lose his ace reporter and former wife, Hildy Johnson, to insurance salesman Bruce Baldwin, but not without a fight! The crafty editor uses every Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-73452773166220971992010-08-30T11:19:00.000-07:002010-08-30T11:35:17.243-07:00Murderous 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 "Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-76515648031660781602010-08-30T10:05:00.000-07:002010-08-30T10:05:00.209-07:00Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Film Program: ScoopBurbank Public Library PresentsMurder, Mystery and Mayhem!Scoop A Special Burbank READS Film Program Saturday, September 42:00 PMBurbank Central Library110 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 investigationDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-8319481881710134582010-08-27T10:00:00.000-07:002010-08-27T10:00:01.472-07:00“The Mysteries in Your Handwriting,” with Sheila LoweOn 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. Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-81382775372092346132010-08-25T10:03:00.000-07:002010-08-25T10:03:00.635-07:00Family Film Festival: The Great Mouse DetectiveBurbank Public Library PresentsA Special Burbank READS Film ProgramThe Great Mouse DetectiveWednesday, September 14:00 PMBurbank Central Library110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.818.238.5610Film run-time: 71 minutesRated GIn 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 HolmesDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-74459336075871949852010-08-21T11:33:00.000-07:002010-08-21T11:33:28.276-07:00Burbank Reads 2010 -- Good Night Irene.movDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-87282661772961216102010-08-20T10:02:00.000-07:002010-08-20T10:02:00.739-07:00KICKOFF 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. Theirfirst 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 Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-13058624078675922182010-08-17T17:15:00.000-07:002010-08-17T17:20:07.709-07:00New 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.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-79497329820539989622010-08-17T16:20:00.000-07:002010-08-17T16:20:00.193-07:00The 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. Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-65325137121830591272010-08-09T08:56:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:56:00.263-07:00KICKOFF EVENT - "An Invitation to Murder"The Burbank Public Library presents Bestselling Mystery Author Monica West!Daniel Pann and Monica West have collaborated on 15bestselling 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 Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-20759941896242477712010-08-06T11:30:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:30:01.067-07:00Burbank READs 2010 will read...... Drumroll please....The 2010 Burbank READs book chosen is:Goodnight, Irene by Jan BurkeThe 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 toidentify the woman, butDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-36917934560694341452010-07-27T08:49:00.000-07:002010-07-27T09:12:32.121-07:00Book announcement soon....!Coming soon is the solution to the mystery of what book will Burbank read in 2010.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-6613633535937237682010-05-22T10:41:00.000-07:002010-05-22T10:41:00.116-07:00Today's mysterious clue for you...I am reporting to you that this author has won awards and shares their last name with another award winning mystery writer.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-4093766378096863712010-05-19T10:26:00.000-07:002010-05-19T10:26:00.564-07:00A new clue for you.The title of the book we've selected for Burbank READs is also the title of a well known song.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-15895326624580456692010-05-16T10:09:00.000-07:002010-05-16T10:09:00.528-07:00Book clue for you.The author chosen has appeared multiple times at past Burbank Library author events.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-46667473006110121182010-05-12T10:02:00.001-07:002010-05-12T10:08:33.659-07:00What is new for 2010?Fans of Burbank READs may have noticed that it wasn't held this spring. Well fear not faithful readers, for Burbank READs will be moving to the fall this year. The Burbank READs committee has been hard at work decided upon the 2010 book selection and related events. More will forthcoming...sorry to be so "mysterious" but all will be announced in due time.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-15219664678700254422009-10-04T09:57:00.000-07:002009-10-04T09:57:00.497-07:00Edgar Allan Poe Movies at the Library!Burbank Public Library and Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Presents..... Edgar Allan Poe Movies Roger Corman Films of Poe Classics Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PMThe Tomb of Ligeia (1964) Obsessed with the memories of his dead wife, Verden Fell (Vincent Price) lives a reclusive life in his ruined abbey. All seems well when he marries the lovely Lady Rowena, but he soon Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-75261714656510777582009-10-02T16:28:00.000-07:002009-10-02T16:49:43.760-07:00Nevermore - Program Recap! NEVERMORE… We had an engaged crowd of 147 for "Nevermore," the Big Read kickoff starring Duffy Hudson as Edgar Allan Poe. Brittany Vaughn from The Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and East San Fernando Valley introduced the audience to the Big Read concept, and told them about the B&G Club-sponsored activities to follow in October, while I filled them in on the library-centered ones, including ourDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-87436973618414139972009-10-01T11:21:00.000-07:002009-10-01T11:21:00.309-07:00Teen Read Month - Writing Contest.The Burbank Public Library Young Adult Services PresentTEEN READ MONTH - October 1-31, 2009Writing Contest for TEENS in Grades 6-12Write a Scary Story!Tell a Tale of Terror!Be a Master of the Macabre!We're looking for tales in the tradition of the pro, Edgar Allan Poe.Write a ghost, horror, or supernatural story, 1,500 words or less in length; typed (or handwritten neatly!).Turn in your scary Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-21331617243076582452009-09-30T16:59:00.001-07:002009-09-30T16:59:47.056-07:00The Big Read PSAHere is Mr. Poe himself to tell you all about The BIG READ!Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-46471167926922613332009-09-29T17:56:00.000-07:002009-09-29T18:30:17.469-07:00The Big Read: Edgar Allan PoeCelebrate Edgar Allan Poe's Bicentennial !. . . a few Poe websitesEdgar Allan Poe Society of BaltimorePoe MuseumEdgar Allan Poe National Historical SiteEdgar Allan Poe 200 ProjectCheck out all NEA's Poe events in October:1st choose by Book and then by Date.. . . and blogs of interest:The Edgar A. Poe Calendar:to celebrate Poe's bicentennial year - 2009The Edgar Allan Poe BicentennialWatch Edgar AMBYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17800705209350865663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-38835364333598350962009-09-28T09:10:00.000-07:002009-09-28T09:10:00.203-07:00Nevermore featuring Duffy Hudson at Buena Vista!Burbank Public Library and Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Presents......Nevermore ... a dramatization of the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe featuring Duffy Hudson.Edgar Allan Poe walks on stage to present his life story and perform his most memorable and haunting works -- Annabel Lee, The Raven and Tell-Tale Heart.A unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-75752842307439965182009-09-25T15:56:00.000-07:002009-09-25T15:56:00.343-07:00Burbank's 2009 The BIG READ presents...The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley in partnership withs the Burbank Public Library presents Burbank's 2009 The BIG READ title:Nevermore: Prose and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe!Come with us and explore the world and writings of Edgar Allan Poe with a variety of activities taking place across Burbank. Look for the brochure at your local library for full details and look right hereDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-56860132148150250972009-09-24T11:00:00.000-07:002009-09-24T11:20:14.800-07:00The Big Read - coming in October.Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -Only this, and nothing more.'hhhhmmm, I do wonder what could The Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-41371004311911307902009-05-08T15:16:00.000-07:002009-05-08T15:16:00.788-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - other groups in attendance.And lastly there was a whole lot more offered at the Sustainability Showcase.Also participating were many other groups that provided literature for handouts including the Tree People, Terra Pass, Ice Energy and both The Theodore Payne Foundation and Plug In America who had put on other programs during this year's Burbank READS program. Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-57119907287139462772009-05-07T14:54:00.000-07:002009-05-07T14:54:00.970-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Library table And yes, your Library had a table at the Sustainability Showcase. We featured notepads and pencils made from recycled paper and our great green reusable bags can be purchased at the Circulation desk at all three Burbank Library branches.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-88553933024650567002009-05-06T08:30:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:30:00.768-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Fishing Game.Another activity at the Sustainability Showcaseprovided both entertainment and education asparticipants went fishing for items and had toidentify whether they were recyclable or trash.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-69097343409091867192009-05-05T15:09:00.000-07:002009-05-05T15:09:00.871-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Transition to Green. At the Sustainability Showcase, Transition To Green featured much good literature, as well as, showcasing cleaning products and natural homemade soaps!Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-30104670877798064782009-05-04T15:59:00.000-07:002009-05-05T15:14:49.600-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Life Source Whole House Water SystemLife-Source Whole House Water Systems was busy at the Sustainability Showcase talking about their water filtration products. And they had the really cool looking silver system on display! Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-61811985276404454082009-05-04T09:15:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:15:00.890-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - BWP's Electric Car on display and more! John Joyce of Burbank Water and Power had a busy day showing off the City's specially converted Toyota Prius which is now a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that showcases how a vehicle can get upwards of 100 miles per gallon of gas. He also was gathering signatures for a petition to US auto manufacturers to encourage them to make such vehicles available to the general public. If you Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-30085951320177294972009-05-03T15:37:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:37:00.568-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - The American Lung Association.The American Lung Association attended the Sustainability Showcase and provided literature about their primary concerns - Air pollution, tobacco control, Asthma policy and global warming.Did you know that this year's Greater Los Angeles Healthy Air walk will be held in Burbank on October 3 and that the Statewide Honorary Chairperson is none other than our featured author, Ed Begley Jr.?Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-56386026263495549262009-05-02T15:02:00.000-07:002009-05-02T15:02:00.478-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Trader Joe's The Trader Joe's table was a popular stop at the Sustainability Showcase. It never hurts to offer free food! Among the tempting treats were Organic coffee, organic lemonade, organic pizza, organic trail mix, organic apples and organic popcorn. It was all organically good too! Did you catch onto the theme that all of the food was organic?Burbank has a Trader Joe's at 214 E Alameda Ave., stop onDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-74002162028147309282009-05-01T14:18:00.000-07:002009-05-01T14:18:00.656-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - bookmark craft One of the family friendly tables at our Sustainability Showcase allowed children to make their own bookmarksDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-1089767568551100212009-05-01T14:00:00.000-07:002009-05-01T14:00:00.947-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - How Green is my City? Our thanks to the follow City staff for participating in the How Green is My City? Q and A sessions. Much good information was offered to those who attended.Pictured to the right, is Jessica Aldridge, Zero Waste Event Coordinator.1:30 Public Works - Bonnie Teaford, Public Works Director2:00 BWP - Jeanette Meyer, Marketing Manager, BWP2:30 Recycling Center - Jessica Aldridge, Zero Waste Event Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-76132590075861668782009-04-30T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-30T10:00:00.849-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - IZIP Hybrid Bicycles.One of the more popular vendors at our Sustainability Showcase, was Izip Hybrid Bicycles. The Izip staff had a wide range of their electric bicycles on display, the public could helmet up and take the bikes for short test rides and Izip even was holding a drawing for the chance at winning one of their bikes. I hope that the winner will be from Burbank!Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-56180417946743422532009-04-30T09:47:00.000-07:002009-04-30T09:47:01.036-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - JBHS tee shirt bags.Another crafty event at the Sustainability Showcase, featured our friends from John Burroughs High School, demonstrating how to turn an old [or new] tee shirt into a nifty bag suitable for books, groceries, or ??? You may remember these bags from an earlier post. This was a big hit, all available tee shirts became bags and were given out to lucky recipients. So if you see these fashion Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-68206697697773460762009-04-29T23:20:00.000-07:002009-04-29T23:20:00.234-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Burbank Farmers MarketShown talking up the Burbank's Farmers Market, were volunteers selling aprons, hats and letting Sustainability Showcase attendees know that on every Saturday, from 8 AM - 12:30 PM, the Burbank Farmers Market allows Burbank residents the opportunity to buy a wide variety of fresh off the farm produce [and much more!]. Stop by the parking lot behind City Hall [Third St. and Orange Grove] and check Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-82737084238432474272009-04-29T14:00:00.000-07:002009-04-29T13:47:18.868-07:00Sustainabilty Showcase - Burbank Recycle Center.Many lucky attendees at the Sustainability Showcase, pledged to use and then received a nice brown reusable bag. The Burbank Recycle Center table featured handouts and visual reminders of just how much day-to-day items that we use can and should be recycled either in person at the Center or by using the convenient blue bins that Burbank residents can put out with their weekly trash pickup. Right Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-46046949616284803292009-04-23T16:16:00.000-07:002009-04-23T17:08:32.097-07:00Burbank Bus @Sustainability Showcase!Prominently parked in front of the Buena Vista Branch Library during the Sustainability Showcase was The Burbank Bus. Many people stopped on by and obtained the route schedules and more information about this service. This is a really nice local transportation to use. I have used it to get over to the Metro Red Line in North Hollywood when I've had to do Jury Duty in downtown Los Angeles. I sure Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-23446701172988184242009-04-16T17:36:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:44:53.953-07:00Featured at The Sustainability Showcase - Full O' Life.Over the next few weeks, I'll be featuring photographs of some of our participants at our Sustainability Showcase.First up - "Full O' Life". besides their tempting restaurant menu, at our event, Full O' Life featured an amazing variety of natural and green cleaning products. I must admit, I bet they had a product on display for almost any cleaning need you could come up with.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-82858626740407043722009-04-14T20:04:00.001-07:002009-04-14T20:04:44.308-07:00Burbank Reads 2009 promotional PSAAs the saying goes, better late than never, right? Hadn't had a chance to get this year's promotional PSA posted onto this blog. Our thanks to the talented City Public Information Office staff for another well done promo for the library.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-44811396286900145052009-04-04T21:18:00.000-07:002009-04-04T21:27:48.177-07:00What a Day today!What a busy day in the neighborhood today at our Sustainability Showcase!We had a crowd of some 677 people stop on by to check out the various green groups offering information, handouts, food and fun. And another 87 children enjoyed watching our screenings of The Lorax while munching on organic popcorn.Quite a day, and the library thanks the many people who stopped on by (we hope you enjoyed Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-88475073375905938852009-04-02T09:03:00.001-07:002009-04-02T09:03:30.006-07:00Ed Begley Jr. at the Burbank READS kickoff event.You never know what you'll find on YouTube, let alone the internet. A bit fuzzy, but this was taken at this year's Burbank READS kickoff event that featured author/actor/activist Ed Begley, Jr.Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-20224097637415484692009-04-01T08:28:00.000-07:002009-04-01T08:30:58.353-07:00Burbank Kids Have Some Great Green Ideas!We are growing “Truffula Trees” in the Burbank Children’s Libraries. (Truffula Trees are whimsical and colorful trees found in the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.) Throughout the time of Burbank Reads, we are asking children for their suggestions on how we can help the environment. Each child receives a leaf to write down his or her idea, then we combine the leaves to make beautiful trees. Here are Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-81080034449762212472009-03-31T09:13:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:13:00.312-07:00Sustainabilty ShowcaseJoin Burbank READS 2009 as we put it all together at the Sustainability Showcase! Let's all get on the road to sustainability!Looking for ways to go GREEN? Then this will be the event where you'll find the resources, information and contacts that you'll need.Handouts, samples & giveaways! Ride a bike and enjoy Bicycle Valet service!Come see The Burbank Bus!"How GREEN is my City?" - a Q & A with Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-54518980302174619412009-03-28T11:15:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:15:00.633-07:00Even More Green Reading - Living Green around the house.Living Green Around the House, look for the icon, and check out the many reading choices you have to help you make greener choices around the house. From cooking and cleaning to gardening and baby care, we've got a book to help you out around the house!Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-29694258999924426082009-03-27T14:37:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:25:58.540-07:00The Sustainability Showcase - featuriing....Now that you've read Living Like Ed and attended the entertaining and informative programs, gather the tools you'll need to move into a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. Stop by the Buena Vista Branch Library between 1:00 and 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 4 for the Sustainability Showcase.Representatives from City departments, local organizations and "green" businesses will provide resources, Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-29737186355605783832009-03-26T17:07:00.000-07:002009-03-26T17:07:00.266-07:00Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things by Inventor and Author Cy Tymony! Come meet Cy Tymony, the author of "Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things" on Thursday, April 2 @7:00 PM at the Buena Vista Branch Library.Inventor and author Cy Tymony will discuss and demonstrate some of the projects in his new book, Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things, such as How to craft eco garments and Sneaky Snack KitsHow to create green cleanersRemake paper into flying toysAssemble Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-28886123922059507202009-03-26T10:08:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:24:42.644-07:00Thinking Green!A few questions to consider while reading Living Like Ed by Ed Begley, Jr.After reading Living Like Ed, are you now more aware of how your actions affect the environment? Did you realize that you've already doing some of the things that Ed suggests in the book? What are those things?What are some of the changes you can't make right now but that you would like to make in the future?How has "going Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-54919624963454050662009-03-25T14:38:00.000-07:002009-03-25T14:38:00.314-07:00The Sustainability Showcase - featuriing....Join Burbank READS 2009 as we put it all together at the Sustainability Showcase!Let's all get on the road to sustainability!Looking for ways to go GREEN? Then this will be the event where you'll find the resources, information and contacts that you'll need.Handouts, samples & giveaways!Ride a bike and enjoy Bicycle Valet service!Come see The Burbank Bus!"How GREEN is my City?" - a Q & A with Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-31395264477687096362009-03-25T11:47:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:25:18.161-07:00Thank you Barnes and Noble!The Burbank READS Committee and the Burbank Public Library want to thank our good friends at Barnes and Noble for their support of this year's program though their displays. Duedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420753038304879282.post-18819648431695803142009-03-25T08:47:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:47:00.537-07:00Event Recap - "Inside the Book" and Trashed!We did our Inside the Book program and showed the movie Trashed on Saturday. We were pleasantly surprised that while the crowd wasn't too big, those who attended Inside the Book had a lively discussion. People attending enjoyed the refreshments and the discussion was so lively that the movie was started late! People were very interested in talking about what they were doing or hoping to do toDuedsmlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771250385667612907noreply@blogger.com0