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Gather as a community for a unique evening of visual storytelling.

Burbank Public Library is thrilled to host our first Pecha Kucha Night! This after-hours event will be an informal, yet personal, community gathering. Using the Pecha Kucha format, presenters will share their stories of surviving a natural disaster or supporting others through an emergency. This evening is about walking in another's shoes for a moment, meeting our neighbors, and honoring resilience. There will be a moderated Q & A with the audience following the presentations, along with light refreshments. All are welcome! 

What is Pecha Kucha?

Pecha Kucha (pronounced "peh-CHAH-koo-chah") means the "sound of conversation" in Japanese. It is a fast-paced, impactful storytelling format in which each presenter has 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell their story. The format uses 20 slides, with each slide shown for 20 seconds. The visual slides are included to enhance and support the narrative, creating a more immersive experience for the audience. The Pecha Kucha format makes storytelling accessible, engaging, and memorable for an audience while challenging presenters to be concise, focused and imaginative.