Burbank 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 be sharing stories of thanksgiving from ON GRATITUDE and tell how to write your own gratitude list.

ON GRATITUDE will be available for purchase and signing along with refreshments and giveaways!

Burbank 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 GRATITUDE and tell how to write your own gratitude list.

ON GRATITUDE will be available for purchase and signing along with refreshments and giveaways!

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

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

Nevermore 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 works of one of America's best-known and enigmatic personalities.

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Buena Vista Branch Library

300 N. Buena Vista St.

818-238-5620

• Extra Credit at Teacher's discrection.

Meet author/actor Ed Begley Jr.!

Join us on Saturday, March 7 for our big Burbank READS goes Green kickoff event featuring Ed Begley Jr., the author of this year's book, Living Like Ed.

Come and meet one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America, Ed Begley, Jr. who has received standing ovations for his empowering and humorous message on sustainable living. Mr. Begley will talk about and sign copies of his book [copies available for purchase].

When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Where: Buena Vista Branch Library - 300 N. Buena Vista St. See you there there!

Burbank READS goes Green - Kickoff event with Ed Begley Jr.

Join us on Saturday, March 7 for our big Burbank READS goes Green kickoff event featuring Ed Begley Jr., the author of this year's book, Living Like Ed.

Come and meet one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America, Ed Begley, Jr. who has received standing ovations for his empowering and humorous message on sustainable living.

Mr. Begley will talk about and sign copies of his book [copies available for purchase].

When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Where: Buena Vista Branch Library - 300 N. Buena Vista St.

See you there there!

Burbank READS goes Green!

You might have noticed something just a little bit different about our Burbank READS blog today. We've gone green!

In keeping with the City of Burbank's commitment to achieve urban sustainability and protect the world's ecosystem, the Burbank Public Library decided to make our "One Book, One City" program eco-friendly in 2009. We have selected the book, Living Like Ed by long-time environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. as our book for 2009. For over 38 years, Ed Begley, Jr. has been a pioneer in eco-consciousness -- always trying to "live simply so others may simply live." Now he has put together a guidebook for those of us looking to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life.

No matter what "green" level you aspire to, Ed's practical guide will offer suggestions for making changes in your life, from quick fixes to bigger commitments. The Burbank Public Library has multiple copies of Living Like Ed waiting for you to check out. Read the book, tell your friends about it, then join us for a month-long series of exciting events such as music, guest speakers, and films.

The big Kickoff of Burbank READS is set for 2 PM on Saturday, March 7, at the Buena Vista Branch Library. Meet Ed Begley, Jr. in person. He will discuss and sign his book at this event.

Be sure to save the afternoon of Saturday, April 4, for the finale of Burbank READS. A Sustainability Showcase will be held at the Buena Vista Branch Library to provide resources, information, and contacts for All-Things-Green!

After all, your library has been in the recycling business for years -- every time you check out a book and return it, the book is recycled to another borrower! So let's all GO GREEN together. Read Living Like Ed and participate in the activities planned. Watch for the brochure with all the events listed. And, of course, check back here for future postings.