Burbank Public Library – Central Branch

This library is the worst place to come and study. Nobody ever stays quiet. Every one keeps on coughing sneezing and making noise. Very disruptive. People are snoring here and bothers everyone. If you want to get studying done, don’t come here. It’s filled with all old people that smell really bad. Disgusting. come
The only positive thing is that the workers are nice and super extra friendly.

Unbelievable!!! How can some kids that need to study at the library achieve that?, awful, kids running around, screaming out loud, legs on the tables. There is always s group of teens being obnoxious using profanity and the help lady uses a «threat» (really?) to stop their obnoxious behavior!

The library… It’s such a great place to hang out, read, borrow books, use the computer, take a class or workshop and whatever… No eating, drinking, nakedness and/​or talking allowed at the Burbank Library (like all the other libraries around this great country).
Well, I went today to return some books… And found out from the librarian that they were all late. Wow, really. I should have noted it on my calendar. Graduation is on there. Okay, I tried to give some lame excuses, however, there was still a late fee. So, I paid it all up.
I’m completely square, again! I heart the public library!

I’ve been going to this library for over a year for books, printing/​copying, and for completing my homework assignments in a quiet spot.
Staff for the most part are very helpful and friendly. Although my major disappointment going there today was meeting an elderly white new employee, who was very rude and condescending! I asked her to break change so I could use the copy machine to print out paperwork for the school that I go to. The lady didn’t believe me and harshly tells me that I can’t leave the premise after she breaks my $ 20 bill.
Later, I politely and kindly asked the same lady if the copy machines would accept dollar bills and she totally snubbed me, telling me that I should ask the other employees for my questions! Unbelievably rude!
Look, I totally get that there are interesting characters that often go to that library, but is it fair or right to treat everyone who doesn’t look middle-​upper class and white like they’re up to no good? There are those like myself who use the library for school and work-​related reasons. And I came into that library looking well-​dressed and presentable, which makes me suspect that the elderly woman new employee is somehow racist.
After I was done printing my paperwork, I wanted to have a word with that rude woman but she left the building. So I let two of her coworkers know of how unacceptable her attitude was towards me. Lady, if the idea of being surrounded by poor folk and colored people is appalling to you, you probably shouldn’t be working at Burbank Library. Just saying!

I’m really frustrated because I checked out movies from the LAPL and my mom returned them to Burbank on accident. The people who work here won’t even walk a few yards to check and see if the movies are in the movie section, although I asked very nicely several times. The lady kept saying, «Well you can come look yourself, but I’m sure they won’t be here,» even though I told her that I’m located very far from Burbank. It was incredibly rude.

as far as libraries go this one is just like the rest. I much prefer the look and feel of the buena vista branch BUT the downside of bv is that the desk availability can get scarce. at this branch, i have always found a few more choices to choose from which is why i have been coming here more often lately. parking has never been a problem
(unlike the nearby glendale public library on harvard st.) as they have two lots and street parking available as well.
the staff, for the most part have been friendly though there are a one or two rotten ones i have had the pleasure to meet. hah (but what place doesn’t have those kind of people?).
overall, id recommend this library over the glendale libraries which has super slow wifi for some reason; burbank libraries do not and have not ever had that problem (in my experience)
another plus! being so close to the burbank mall and the outdoor mall is nice for study breaks :)

Clean and quiet with a blazing fast free WiFi connection. Forget trying to work at Panera Bread or Corner Bakery Café, this library has the amazingly good WiFi and plugs for your laptop.
They also have an extensive audio-​visual collection including DVDs and music CDs of all genres. All the discs are sealed in plastic boxes which means you will need a library card to use them. I easily spent an entire afternoon here.

Nice enough library, but the staff can be kind of rude. Sometimes it makes me dread going to this branch, but I still go, because I like libraries.
Gave it one star because there are plenty of better options in the Burbank/​Glendale area.

This is one of my favorite libraries, and favorite places, of all time. I have been coming here since I was a little kid. I used to come to do homework, look up materials for class papers, and check out books and movies, Nowadays I go to read or just browse. They have some fascinating materials that you can’t find online, including archives of magazines going back to the early 1900s.
The staff is also super friendly. When I was a kid, I used to go almost every week and ask for books that I wanted. If they didn’t have them, they would order them from another library and I would pick them up in a week. They can also help you find suitable books and articles for your writing assignments if you tell them the topic.
Even though the LA Central Library is larger, I like this one better.

I’m giving this library 4 stars because even though it’s just a plain library with the obligatory shelves, the basic tables, white flourescent lights, and no character whatsoever, their book selection is substantial and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, sort of in a wizard kind of way; the OG’s of books and the library system in general. Plus, I already love libraries anyway, so it’s all good.

Is a quiet place, the staff is very friendly and helpful, it has WiFi, but the computers are a but slow :(

Stopped by here to look at Christmas Rose
Parade Floats!
Amazing work whoever did work on them:)

I called to renew my books over the phone. I was so surprised when the lady snapped at me. It isn’t what she said, but how harsh she said it. She said, «No, ma’am, you need a library card!» I of course I had my library card in my hand. Anyway, I froze, because I’ve never been yelled at like that over the phone. She was unprofessional. If you want good customer service over the phone I do not suggest this place. I apologized to her for getting her at a bad time and hung up the phone.

Friendly staff, great up-​to-​date collection of books, and an impressive selection of DVDs including latest releases: Can someone say WOW?!
The library also hosts movie screenings, workshops, events, and classes; there are books and CDs for a mere 25 cents for sale… and the list goes on and on.
There are curbside drop-​off bins so you can return stuff quickly & conveniently too.
This is the older branch, not as fancy as the Buena Vista one, but nothing beats walking to the library to check out a few great books. Come visit soon, and you might be pleasantly surprised at how much you could love a public library! Library membership is free. Just bring ID.

This library is really nothing special. It has a good selection of books and a special section equipped with computers and teen novels specifically for teenagers. However, the teen section is almost always filled with loud, obnoxious teenagers who never seem to be monitored. I’m a high school student, and even I am annoyed by these disruptive teens. The librarians never seem to notice or care. In general, I’ve found the librarians here to be rude and unhelpful, and I only really come back to this library because it’s closer to my house than the much more spacious and modern Buena Vista branch. If you’re planning a trip to a Burbank library, I would definitely recommend the Buena Vista branch over this one.

They need to layout the study area better because there just aren’t enough plugs for everyone to go around.

My review is solely on the DVD aspect of this library.
I absolutely love their DVD area. They have such a wide range to choose from… from new movies and TV shows to older titles and foreign language films. I’m constantly amazed at some of the rarer things I’ve found there that I would’ve never expected them to have. I love that the area is nice and spacious so you’re not crammed into one aisle with 10 other people like the Buena Vista library and I can easily find something they show as being available. The few times I haven’t been able to find what I was looking for, the clerk that works the area has always found it right away for me.
This library has become by go-​to place for catching up on movies and shows I missed and I’m so grateful it’s there.

Great movie and book collection. Cramped building.

I’m quite sure that I entered this world by bursting through a book rather than a womb. My father was an author and I spent much of my time in libraries and his printing press before I was old enough to even talk. I go to the library once a week (I have 23 check-​ins and am the duchess at MY library of the Buena Vista branch of the Burbank system) and even plan to get married at a library. Basically, I read books as often as you watch re-​runs of Jersey Shore. Do you get the point? I love libraries and books.
The Central Branch library has a issue with very little parking (although some is available across the street — although who wants to walk that far) but once you get past that and find a spot, you walk into a building whose exterior looks like the standard 70s California architecture (with a hint of Frank Lloyd Wright). In fact, it looks like the twin of a library I grew up with in Ohio. Odd.
The interior is set up in a slightly odd way with the check-​out area in the front lobby (you can basically leave forgetting to check out) while the actual library portion is somewhat cluttered (not at all spacious like the Buena Vista branch). There are computers and desks everywhere which makes walking around difficult and you crash into the tables like bumper cars. Call number on the shelves aren’t in order so they can tough to follow and find what you are searching for. The great thing about this library is that the non-​fiction selection is quite extensive (I am a history and art buff). However, if you are a magazine person? You won’t really find much here. The selection is sparse and it seems like everything is checked out.
The Children’s library consists of a floor upstairs which seems to be a bit more updated for the kiddos.
The Central Branch is also filled with teenagers «studying» as opposed to the Buena Vista branch which seems to have at least a collegiate crowd. While the staff is kind, it still isn’t as homey as the Buena Vista Branch. Basically, it doesn’t feel like a «Central» library although it does have an auditorium for library activities/​events.
Not bad, but I suggest the Buena Vista branch in terms of the Burbank system. Plus, you can find me there adding to my check-​ins!

I love this place! Parking sucks, but that’s okay.
The books are kept in good condition, they have a huge selection of dvd’s to check out and they have a couple of hot librarians working there. Yaaaaaaay!