Local History Collection

Old Central Library on Olive Avenue

Burbank in Focus

A digital library of historical Burbank photos hosted by Burbank Public Library.
You can search for photos of people, events, locations, and more.
If you have Burbank-specific photos you'd like to have scanned for the collection, contact our Local History Librarian at 818-238-4367 or burbankinfocus@burbankca.gov
 

rememBURBANK Podcast

A podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library. New episodes released bi-monthly!

 

Local Newspapers on Microfilm

Local newspapers: The Burbank Daily Review (1931-1985), Burbank Leader (1985-2008), and Los Angeles Times (1971-2009) are available on microfilm at the Central Library. Materials can be viewed, scanned, saved to a USB flash drive, and printed from the microfilm reader near the Reference Desk.

 

Yearbooks and City Directories

Browse local school yearbooks, including Burbank and John Burroughs High Schools, and Burbank City Directories (years vary).

For more information contact our Local History Librarian at 818-238-4367 or burbankinfocus@burbankca.gov