Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza Project
The City of Burbank is planning for a prospective
new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza,
and we need the community’s input.
Tell us what you would like to see included in
a potential new Central Library and Public Plaza!
Community Workshops
The City of Burbank will host a series of Community Workshops
to introduce the project and get your feedback on your ideas, priorities, and needs
for a prospective new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza.
We need your input to create a space that reflects the Burbank community.
Drop in any time during these workshops to give your feedback to the project team!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM at Central Library
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Central Library
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 PM Online
Town Halls
Community Town Halls offer you a chance to learn about the project timeline,
the design process, and what construction impacts and mitigation efforts could look like.
Each Town Hall will include opportunities to ask questions and share your concerns or ideas.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM at Central Library
Thursday, April 9, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 PM Online
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Central Library
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You can also fill out a comment form and share your thoughts with the project team!
About the Project
A future Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza project is being proposed as a transformative opportunity to meet community needs while building a thriving downtown neighborhood in a sustainable and fiscally responsible way. The project proposes a new vibrant public plaza and improved Central Library, and replaces the Administrative Services Building offices in downtown Burbank.
The City of Burbank has been awarded a grant of $9.95 million from the California State Library to fund a new, modern Central Library. The funds will be put towards building features that support sustainability, accessibility, and resilience.
A prospective new library would replace the current space, a 60-year-old building that is limited by its age and condition in supporting the Burbank community’s needs in education, workforce development, social services, technology training, and access to information and culture.
The original 2022 Housing Element of the Burbank 2035 General Plan included a proposal for housing on the same block as the future Central Library. Housing is no longer being considered as part of this project. The block will contain only the existing Community Services Building and the proposed Central Library and Public Plaza, ensuring a focused civic space dedicated to learning, connection, and community use.
Planning for a future new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza is underway with community outreach beginning in October 2025.
Explore this site to find the latest project updates and learn more about the new Burbank Central Library & Public Plaza Project.