Table with information about Burbank Elementary School's Head Start preschool program

Children will have the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured setting all while listening to music.  We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft!  Ages 1-5.  Every Friday. 

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

If life has you stressed, anxious, or tense, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free seated guided meditation held every Friday.  No registration required.

The 2020 Census is hiring!

✔Excellent Pay ✔Flexible Hours ✔Paid Training ✔Work in your community

Positions:

Office Operation Supervisors $22.50

Office Clerks $19.00

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Come speak to a Census representative to learn more.

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).

Come to celebrate Lunar New Year with a special Lion Dance (Dancing Dragon) Performance at storytime. 

Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime! 

Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!

Would you like to knit or just spend time with other knitters? See how much fun knitting can be!

All skill levels are welcome. Bring your current project to work on, or if new to knitting, we'll help get you going.

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

Enjoy an amazing traditional Lion Dancing performance with stunts and music!

2020 Census Outreach Events!

Jan. 13th & 24th, 2020

Come check it out!! The 2020 Census is hiring!

2020 Census Jobs

A docent from the USS Midway locates carriers near San Diego.

Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. He knew he wanted to be a crime writer when he was fourteen and his father gave him The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler.

Vote to select which classic film starring Cary Grant we'll show on our big screen on Friday, January 24th at 2pm!  You can vote in-person at the Circulation Desk or online on our Facebook poll.  Select from:

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Tết, is celebrated by the Chinese, the Koreans, and the Vietnamese and marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.

Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!

Join us for family-friendly movies and snacks, courtesy of the Friends of the Central Library.  This film is rated PG.  Families with children 6-12 are welcome!

Play in an 8-bit world for Retro Game Night!  Learn about the history of video game tournaments and contests and join the tournament to play the Nintendo World Championships!  Can you get the high score?

Join us as we sip refreshments and have open discussions about hot topics, current events, and world issues throughout history. Together we will create new bonds, set goals, and strengthen and empower one another for greatness!

PG | 2019 | 1h 59m

Coloring for stress relief?  You betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refreshments.