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  • Burbank Story Slam at the Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    10 writers. 5 minutes each. 3 judges. 1 unforgettable night. Stories are meant to be heard! Join us for our first-ever Story Slam, a high-energy live storytelling competition where local writers take the mic and bring their stories to life. Register to attend at https://burbank.libnet.info/event/15020306 What to Expect: Bold, funny, vulnerable, surprising stories The thrill … read more »

  • The Making of Mary Poppins with Disney History Institute scholar Todd James Pierce

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    MAKING MARY POPPINS explores the unknown story of one of Disney's most beloved films, including the songwriters who brought it to life. For many of us of a certain age, Mary Poppins was one of the most memorable film experiences of our youth -- this classic Disney film was the movie-going sensation of the holiday … read more »

  • Burbank Book Festival

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Burbank is more than a community, this is a community that loves books. We want to not only celebrate the fantastic authors who live in Burbank, but readers (current and future) as well. The Burbank Book Festival started as a conversation between two local authors, Emily Barth Isler and Erin La Rosa, who wanted to … read more »

  • War of the Worlds: Live Read of the Radio Play

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Join us for a special Reader's Theater performance of "War of the Worlds"-the infamous 1938 radio play that sparked nationwide panic. Burbank Fire Department's Emergency Management Administrator will also discuss how we can be prepared for any kind of emergency-alien or otherwise!

  • Author Walter Mosley at the Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Easy Rawlins is back! Walter Mosley is launching his book tour in Burbank with a conversation alongside fellow L.A. crime fiction writer Steph Cha. RSVP - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14147737 Meet the author for an evening celebrating his distinguished career and the release of Gray Dawn, the latest installment in the Easy Rawlins series. Copies will be available … read more »

  • Call for Storytellers: Burbank Public Library (Deadline Sept 14)

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Call for Submissions: Pecha Kucha Storytelling Event What We’re Looking For: The Burbank Public Library is seeking community members who have personal stories of resilience to share. Whether you’ve: Survived a natural disaster or other emergency (Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Heat wave, Blizzard, Tornado...) Supported others through a disaster (such as aiding in cleanup efforts, mutual … read more »

  • Burbank Film Festival Preview at the Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Preview the exciting events and film highlights coming to the 2025 Burbank International Film Festival. Tuesday, August 26 7pm - Buena Vista Library Branch RSVP Here - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14147529 All preview event attendees will receive a free ticket to either one of the festival's feature film screenings or one of the short film screening blocks. The … read more »

  • Author Ivor Davis – “The Beatles and Me On Tour”

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Go behind the scenes of Beatlemania with journalist Ivor Davis, the only daily newspaper reporter embedded with the Beatles during their chaotic, history-making 1964 North American tour. In the summer of ’64, the Beatles swept across America in a record-breaking, pandemonium-inducing tour that changed music forever. As a young reporter for the London Daily Express, … read more »

  • Burbank in Pictures: The THIRD Roll – Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    And now it's a trilogy! Come see and hear from Burbank's most legendary local photographers: Ross Benson, Bonnie Burrow and David Laurell! They share stories and pictures from their DECADES of covering every major Burbank happening / event. "Burbank in Pictures: The 3rd Roll" presented by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library Saturday, August … read more »

  • aja monet’s Florida Water (Book Release) at Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Burbank Public Library proudly presents an evening with celebrated poet and activist aja monet, discussing her new collection Florida Water! Florida Water is a collection of poems that, like the cleansing waters of spiritual baths, rinse, reflect, and reveal the raw truths that lie within. In this vulnerable meditation, aja monet reflects on her migration … read more »

  • AfroFuturist Art Fair at Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Recipient: Burbank Community Arts Grant AfroFutuist Art Fair Celebrating the MultiMedia Launch of Blacktopia: Part II Book signing by Bairton Brown and Kyle Hinton Sounds by Justen Ross and Johnny Tsunami Exhibitions by Fabrice Gurrier, Tyra Grove and More Step Into The Future. Immerse yourself in a world where art, philosophy, and culture collide. From … read more »

  • Benita Bike’s Dance Art

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    RECIPIENT - Burbank Community Arts Grant Like a string quintet, the dancers of Benita Bike’s DanceArt perform with uncommon sensitivity to one another, bringing intense beauty and vibrancy to each delicately crafted, expressive movement. The company’s work is known for its elegant performance, dramatic use of space and gesture to make sensitive observations on life.

  • Fade In: Meet the Writers Guild Foundation

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Are you working on a screenplay? Looking for ways to improve your craft and further your career? Meet the Writers Guild Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and craft of writing for the screen. The Shavelson-Webb Library is home to nearly 50,000 film and TV scripts and the Archive contains … read more »

  • Golden Screen author Jeff Yang at the Burbank Public Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Cultural critic Jeff Yang talks with documentary filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña about his new book The Golden Screen, an unprecedented history and celebration of Asian Americans on the big screen. The past decade has been a groundbreaking era for Asian-centric storytelling in Hollywood films, from the mainstream success of Crazy Rich Asians to the amazing achievements … read more »

  • Andrew & Polly Concert for Kids @ Buena Vista Library

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    Join us in the park next to Buena Vista Branch Library for a family-friendly and engaging live show with musical duo Andrew & Polly. Andrew & Polly are award-winning music makers and the hosts of Ear Snacks, a podcast for young kids. Their seriously catchy earworms and inventive re-imaginings of classic favorites are smart, quirky, … read more »

  • The Story of Disney: Panel Discussion and Book Signing (Buena Vista Branch Library)

    Buena Vista Library 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, United States

    The Burbank Public Library and The Walt Disney Archives present a celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary by exploring the creation of The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, a brand-new coffee table book that chronicles a century of Disney storytelling and innovation. Author Bruce C. Steele and fellow book contributors Mike Buckhoff, Edward Ovalle, … read more »