Burbank Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 19–25, under the theme “Find Your Joy.”
The festivities begin early with the ribbon-cutting of Burbank’s brand-new Bookmobile at Buena Vista Branch Library on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. The Bookmobile will bring books, technology, and library services directly to neighborhoods across the city. Featuring a curated collection for all ages, including bestsellers, children’s favorites, and popular DVDs, it will begin visiting parks, schools, senior centers, and community events in May 2026.
As the highlight of National Library Week, the Library welcomes bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid for an afternoon of conversation on Saturday, April 25, from 1:30–3 p.m. at Buena Vista Branch Library. Reid will discuss her latest novel, “Atmosphere,” alongside fan favorites such as “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and “Daisy Jones & The Six.”
“I am so excited for this event at the Burbank Library! I can’t wait to talk to readers about Atmosphere and celebrate the great work librarians do to get books into people’s hands,” said Reid.
“National Library Week is a celebration of connection to stories, to ideas, and to one another,” said Mayor Tamala Takahashi. “Hosting an author of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s caliber reflects our commitment to bringing extraordinary literary experiences to our community and creating moments that truly spark joy.”
Books will be available for purchase starting at 12:30 p.m., with a signing to follow the conversation. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required beginning April 1 at burbanklibrary.org/events. A waitlist will be available once capacity is reached.
For more information about National Library Week events, visit www.burbanklibrary.org.
