Burbank Public Library Events

July/August 2008

Saturday, July 26, at 2 PM. Meet Marja McGraw, author of the Sandi Webster Mysteries (a little humor, a little romance, A Little Murder!) for Coffee & Conversation.  Ms. McGraw will discuss and sign her books A Well-Kept Family Secret and Bubba's Ghost at the Burbank Central Library. Call 818-238-5600 for information.

Saturday, August 2, at 2 PM. Join us for Coffee & Conversation when Sisters in Crime/LA present a panel discussion, "A Slight Case of Murder," at the Buena Vista Branch Library.  The panel will include mystery writers Morgan St. James, handwriting expert Sheila Lowe, Joan Del Monte, and Gay Kinman. Call 818-238-5620 for further information.

Sunday, August 3rd and Sunday August 10th starting at 4 pm, Shakespeare at Play will produce its 5th annual Shakespeare Festival in Burbank at the Park adjacent to the Buena Vista Branch Library.  Each day will kick-off with a Green Show featuring jugglers, musicians, puppets, interactive games for the children, and more.  On August 3rd, this will be followed by the wildly entertaining and hilarious, A Midsummer Night's Dream.  On August 10th, the Green Show will be followed by the romantic comedy: Two Gentlemen of Verona. For further information, call 818-238-5620.

August 4, 7 PM  A series of free writing workshops for aspiring authors kicks off with Chris Roerden, the author of Don't Sabotage Your Submission: Save Your Manuscript from Turning Up D.O.A, who will discuss how to improve your odds of getting published. The workshop will be held at the Buena Vista Branch Library. Call 818-2385620 for information.

August 23 at 2 PM Learn how to write for children and young adults with Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman.  Authors with manuscripts should bring the first page of their work to discuss. Join us at the Buena Vista Branch Library for this fun and informative workshop. Call 818-238-5620 for information on this free workshop.

August 27, at 7 PM Meet Screenwriter/producer/director Paul Chitlik for Coffee & Conversation at the Buena Vista Branch Library.  Mr. Chitlik is the author of Rewrite, a Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in Your Screenplay. Call 818-238-5620 for information or go online at www.BurbankLibrary.com.