Black-and-white film poster with a man in a dark coat resting his chin on his hand, and bold orange/red title text “CHASING HOLLYWOOD”; smaller credits appear above and below, with a running figure at right.

Chasing Hollywood

2 - 3:30 PM Saturday, October 17
Buena Vista Branch Library

Veteran movie executive Gerry Rich shares lessons in marketing, storytelling, and his bold ideas for breaking through the noise in conversation with journalist Andrew Freund.

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Help Shape the Future of Burbank's New Central Library and Public Plaza

New Burbank Central Library Public Art Committee

The City of Burbank is seeking community members interested in helping shape the public art vision for the future Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza.

Applications accepted October 14 through November 18. Apply today!

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A smiling Ms. Corinne stands in a library reading area, holding a book toward a seated group of children on a colorful floor mat, with shelves of books and a display case in the background.

Family Story Time

10 - 10:30 AM | Tuesday, October 20
Burbank Central Library

Children ages 0-5 and their grownups are welcome join us at Burbank Central Library for our story time filled with books, songs, rhymes, and lots of silly fun!

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Three older adults looking at their phones in a brightly lit room.

Device Advice

3 - 5 PM | Tuesday, October 20
Burbank Central Library

Get personal assistance with your smartphone, computer, or other technical devices. One-on-one assistance is limited to 20 minutes per session.

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Smiling tween girls working on crafts at a table

Tween Scene: Lanyards

4 - 5 PM | Wednesday, October 21
Buena Vista Branch Library

For grades 4–7 – Learn how to make your own lanyard keychains (in Halloween colors, if you wish)!

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Student wearing over-ear headphones writes in a notebook at a desk with an open laptop in a bright room, with bookshelves and a blue curtain in the background.

HomeworkCA

HomeworkCA provides on-demand academic tutoring, test preparation and writing assistance for students from Kindergarten to Adult in over 200 subjects. No appointment is necessary! Tutors are available 24/7.

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hands using an iphone

Introduction to iPhone

6 - 7 PM | Wednesday, October 21
Buena Vista Branch Library

A class for people who struggle with the basics of using an iPhone.

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Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. promotional banner, featuring the two main characters, James P. "Sulley" Sullivan and Mike Wazowski, standing on a scare floor next to a metallic door frame.

Monday Movie Nights

6 - 8 PM | Monday, October 19
Buena Vista Branch Library

Enjoy a free monthly movie at the Library! Join us for a screening of Monster's Inc. (2001).
The movie will be shown with closed-captions. 

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Two chefs in white coats work at a stainless-steel prep table, cutting vegetables on a blue cutting board with onions nearby, while others cook in the background in a professional kitchen.

Hospitality Training Academy (HTA)

1 - 3 PM | Monday, October 19
Burbank Central Library

Information session – Walk in and meet with a Hospitality Training Academy Outreach Specialist in the Job Connect Room.

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Book cover titled “True Crime” with a bold “Burbank” subtitle, featuring a newspaper-style layout and text “James T. Bartlett,” with crime-scene tape reading “CRIME SCENE” in the background.

True Crime Burbank

7 - 8 PM | Tuesday, October 20
Buena Vista Branch Library

Author James T. Bartlett will discuss his new true crime book with award-winning horror author, editor, and bookseller Del Howison.

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Today's Events

Locations

Buena Vista Branch Library
Hours

300 N. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
United States

Main: 818-238-5620
Wifi Printing at Buena Vista
The Buena Vista Branch Library at dusk, with flags, lights, benches, and a tree in front.
 
Burbank Central Library
Hours

110 N. Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
United States

Main: 818-238-5600
Wifi Printing at Central
Exterior of Burbank Central Library. A mid-century modern building with a white facade, latticed screens, and brick accents.
 
Northwest Branch Library
Hours

3323 W. Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
United States

Main: 818-238-5640
Wifi Printing at Northwest
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