About Our Library

Sharon Cohen was appointed Library Services Director on April 25, 2003. Under her interim leadership, she oversaw the opening of the new Buena Vista Branch Library, the passage of Measure L (Library Bond Measure) in the February 2003 Municipal Election, and the submission of an application for $20 million in state funding to build a new Central Library.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Burbank Public Library is to provide access to information, recreation and education through a variety of media.
The Library fulfills its commitment to the future by providing stimulating materials and programs which encourage youth to become life-long learners.
To accomplish its mission, the Library operates two divisions: Technical Services and Public Services.
Technical Services include Technical Processing (acquisitions, cataloging, processing library materials); Automation Services (circulation, database maintenance, online public access Web-based catalog); and Branch Services.
Public Services include Adult, Children and Young Adult Services, and Literacy Services.