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Burbank Public Library staff are the only authorized contacts for the 2026 Burbank Book Festival. If you receive an email, message, or other communication from someone claiming to represent the Burbank Book Festival and you are unsure whether it is legitimate, please do not provide personal or financial information.

If you are contacted by someone regarding the Burbank Book Festival and have questions about whether the communication is legitimate, please contact Burbank Public Library directly at libraryprograms@burbankca.gov or 818-238-5600.

We appreciate your help in keeping our authors and community safe, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Burbank Book Festival on October 3!

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Buena Vista Branch Library

Enjoy local authors, illustrators, vendors and more!

Friends of the Burbank Public Library

Sponsored by:

Become a Festival Volunteer
Erin La Rosa, Cory Doctorow, Emily Barth Isler

Top Photo: Burbank Book Festival logo painted by @signedByKarie

Bottom Photo: Burbank Book Festival co-founders Erin La Rosa (left) and Emily Barth Isler (right) with author Cory Doctorow.

about The book Festival

The Burbank Book Festival is a one-day celebration of books, authors, and the power of stories to bring people together. Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buena Vista Branch Library for this free, community-focused event featuring local and visiting authors, book signings, panels, vendors, and opportunities for readers of all ages to discover new stories and connect with the people who create them. Come celebrate diverse voices, a lifelong love of reading, and Burbank’s vibrant literary community!

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