2008103101 Burbankwire: Burbank Public Library Events October 2008

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Burbank Public Library Events

October 2008

The Burbank Public Library is partnering with the Huntington Library to present The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Huntington was awarded a grant to host a Big Read celebration of Jack London's The Call of the Wild in order to promote the sheer enjoyment of reading and reach out to nonreaders and readers at risk. The Burbank Public Library will present a series of special programs starting with acclaimed actor Michael Oakes' powerful portrayal of Jack London. September 29, 7 PM at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 818.238.5620.

Erika Koss, Literature Specialist for the National Endowment for the Arts, will discuss Jack London within the context of other California writers such as John Steinbeck and Robinson Jeffers. This lecture will be held at the Buena Vista Branch Library on Thursday, October 9, at 7 PM. 818.238.5620.

Sue Hodson, curator of literary manuscripts for The Huntington, will present an illustrated lecture on "Jack London, Photographer," on Thursday, October 30, at 7 PM. Buena Vista Branch Library, 818-238-5620.

The Burbank Central Library will screen two fascinating documentary film: Alaska: Big America will be shown on Saturday, October 11, at 2 PM and Great Writers: Jack London will show at 2 PM on Saturday, October 18. All programs are free to the public. 818-238-5600.

The Burbank Public Library's Coffee & Conversation series features Sisters in Crime discussing "The Deeper, Darker Side of Mystery Writing" on Saturday, October 4, at 2 PM. Buena Vista Branch Library, 818-238-5620.

Family Night at the Library will host magician B.J. Hickman on October 7 at the Buena Vista Branch and October 9 at the Burbank Central Library and. Both performances begin at 7 PM. Call 818-238-5610 for information.

Celebrate National Teen Read Month with a visit from Edgar Allan Poe. "In the Shadow of the Raven" stars Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson as America's most enigmatic author. Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM. Buena Vista Branch Library, 818-238-5620.

Join us for A Touch of Class when jazz guitarist Kevin Hubbard performs at the Buena Vista Branch Library on Tuesday, October 28, at 7 PM. 818-238-5620.

The Friends of the Burbank Public Library will hold its Fall Used Book Sale, October 27-November 1. Hours are Monday, 5-8 (preview sale for members of the Friends); Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM; and Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM.