Internet Access and Library Technology
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 16,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills taught by real-world professionals. New courses are added weekly.
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PressReader
Unlimited access to full issues of more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines in 60+ languages – just as they appear in print. Publications include the La Opinión, New York Post, El Diario, Variety, Newsweek, PC Gamer, Popular Science, and thousands more!
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Planning
In order to ensure services are responding and adapting to community needs, Burbank Public Library engages in a variety of planning processes.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
From climate change to automobile emissions, today’s environmental issues determine the destiny of tomorrow’s world. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides users with comprehensive information, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect
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Gale Interactive: Science
Imagine what it would be like to learn complex science concepts with more confidence and less fear. Gale Interactive: Science is a virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
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National Geographic Kids
Engage young students and broaden their horizons with reputable, authoritative, age-appropriate digital content that brings them the world in a way they’ve never seen before. National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space
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Equipment & Software in the Spark Lab
The Spark! Digital Media Lab is a technology learning space at the Burbank Central Library with equipment and software for audio and video production, 3D printing, animation, and more.
Technology available in the lab is listed below. This list is subject to change.
Sound Booth
The sound booth at the Spark! Digital Media Lab is a small sound recording space located on the first floor of the Burbank Central Library.
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CA State Parks Pass
Check out a Park Pass from your Library and explore CA State Parks
Use your library card to place a hold and pick up a Park Pass for free vehicle day use entry. Valid at 200+ participating state parks. Hang the pass from the rear-view mirror of your car and enjoy the day!
Suggest a Title
Thank you for suggesting a title for the Library to purchase.
Complete the form below and your suggestion will be forwarded to the correct staff member.
Buena Vista Library Closed September 3, 2022
After an inspection revealed the presence of bed bugs, City officials made the decision to close the Buena Vista Library on Saturday, September 3, 2022. The meeting room and restrooms only – which were declared free of bed bugs by specially trained dogs – remain open as a cooling center.
Library Card Sign-up Month Contest
September is Library Card Sign-up Month and we're having a contest on social media.
Where did your Library card take you?
Recommended Reading - Burbank Reads 2022
For Kids
Picture Books
Food Writing - recommended reading
- The Art of Eating by M.F.K. Fisher
Study Room Guidelines
Study Rooms at Burbank Central Library and Buena Vista Branch Library
Reservations are same-day only and can be made in-person at the Information Services Desk at each branch or by calling:
Burbank Central Library: (818) 238-5580
Buena Vista Branch: (818) 238-5625