October Events At The Burbank Public Library System!

Happy Birthday Friends Of The Burbank Public Library
Saturday, September 26th
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505

The Friends of the Burbank Public Library is a volunteer non-profit organization that was incorporated on July 15, 1980. The group is vitally interested in promoting books and the library to the Burbank community. More info…

Everyone is invited for an afternoon of family fun starting with a comedy/magic performance by Joel Ward at 1:30 pm.

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Puppy Tales
Thursday, October 1, 2015 – 4-5pm
Thursday, October 15, 2015 – 4-5pm
Thursday, October 29, 2015 – 4-5pm
Buena VIsta Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
This is an exciting program designed for 1st through 3rd graders who would like to practice reading aloud to a beautiful Therapy Dog. Therapy dogs are a proven tool to enhance a child’s reading and communication skills.

Space is limited. Sign up at the Buena Vista Children’s Reference Desk or please call 818.238.5630

Mummies Unwrapped
Thursday, October 8th 4-5pm
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502
Kids in grades 3-6 will learn about Ancient Egypt, mummies
and Egyptian gods through hands-on activities and crafts.

Crafty Kids – Pumpkin Bags
Friday, October 9, 2015 – 4-5:30pm
Northwest Branch Library
3323 W. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505
Come to the Northwest Branch Library and have fun making your own canvas pumpkin bag just in time for Halloween!

Reservations are required. Space is limited. This program is for children in grades 1 – 8.

Refreshments will be provided.

Call 818-238-5640 to reserve your spot!

Lego Club For Kids
Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 10am-!2pm
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
Open to children ages 2-14 and their families! Specially sized larger blocks will be available for toddlers. Children under the age of 9 years must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 818-238-5610

BJ Hickman Magic Show
Thursday, October 15, 2015 – 7-8pm
Burbank Central Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
East Coast magician BJ Hickman returns to Burbank for a special one-night engagement.

Dia De Los Muertos Minature Ofrenda Craft
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 – 3:30-5:30pm
Northwest Branch Library
3323 W. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505
For teens in grades 6-12.
Join us to make your own MINIATURE OFRENDA in an ALTOIDS TIN! You can honor a family member,a friend, a pet, a celebrity—whomever you like.

WE will provide the box and many craft items to decorate it.
YOU should bring a small photo of your person (don’t cut up an original, make a photocopy!), plus anything TINY you want to include that is personal to him or her.

Please email to sign up: melliott@burbankca.gov

Crafty Kids – Day Of The Dead
Friday, October 23, 2015 – 4-5pm
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505
Join us in making Day of the Dead themed crafts like masks, marigold flowers, and papel picado. For kids in grades 1-6.

Fall Booksale
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502
Find a treasure and help support our library!
The Friends of the Burbank Public Library will hold their Spring booksale
in the auditorium of the Central Library the week of April 30 – May 5.

Booksale Hours:

Tuesday, October 27 – 12:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, October 28 – 12:00-8:00pm
Thursday, October 29 – 12:00-8:00pm
Friday, October 30 – 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 31 – 10:00am-3:00pm