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The El Dorado Neighborhood Library will be closed today, Thursday, June 11 due to unplanned maintenance. We apologize fo...
06/11/2026

The El Dorado Neighborhood Library will be closed today, Thursday, June 11 due to unplanned maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Long Beach, we're thrilled to introduce you to your newest Youth Poet Laureate, Ajala Sen!Ajala has been selected as the...
06/09/2026

Long Beach, we're thrilled to introduce you to your newest Youth Poet Laureate, Ajala Sen!

Ajala has been selected as the 2026 - 2027 Youth Poet Laureate, as her work reflects the spirit and purpose of the LBYPL designation: using poetry to inspire connection, political awareness, and change.

We'd also like to extend a special congratulations to our newly selected Youth Poet Ambassadors: Ruby Giles, Cecelia Rogers, Annali Bojorquez, and Kieran Lundy. Together, this cohort of change-makers will receive scholarships and participate in workshops, mentorship opportunities, and community engagement activities centered on poetry and the arts.

Over the weekend, our Director Cathy De Leon and LA County Librarian/Director Dr. Skye Patrick sat down with George Take...
06/04/2026

Over the weekend, our Director Cathy De Leon and LA County Librarian/Director Dr. Skye Patrick sat down with George Takei and to discuss his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy. A special thank you to the LA County Library and George Takei as we wrap up One Book, One Coast 2026!

Missed the talk? It's available to view on YouTube from now until June 24. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04B5HPprivw

A new month means new virtual author talks! Tune in for exciting talks on state fair crafts, LitRPG, grandfatherhood, an...
06/02/2026

A new month means new virtual author talks! Tune in for exciting talks on state fair crafts, LitRPG, grandfatherhood, and South Asian recipes.

Registration is required, sign up here: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming
Can't make the live talk? Sign up anyway and receive a recording of the event straight to your inbox!

Mark your calendars, Summer Reading 2026 is almost here!From June 13 through August 8, we invite you to "Plant a Seed, R...
05/27/2026

Mark your calendars, Summer Reading 2026 is almost here!

From June 13 through August 8, we invite you to "Plant a Seed, Read" with us during this year's Summer Reading program. This time around, you can earn prizes by reading books, attending library programs, completing creative challenges, and more!
To sign up, stop by any LBPL location to pick up a physical tracker, or virtually log your progress at longbeach.beanstack.org.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 to officially kick off the celebration with these special performances:
-11 AM: Michael Rayner’s juggling comedy show @ BJK Main
-12:15 PM: Christopher T. Magician @ Los Altos Neighborhood Library
-3 PM: Christopher T. Magician @ Mark Twain Neighborhood Library

Summer Reading is free and for all ages 🌱

The Long Beach Public Library is proud to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 this June with a month-long series of incl...
05/22/2026

The Long Beach Public Library is proud to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 this June with a month-long series of inclusive, family-friendly programs and events.

Through stories, art, music, film and community connection, the Library’s Pride celebration honors the strength, creativity and courage of the LGBTQIA+ community.

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, several City of Long Beach facilities will be closed and some ser...
05/18/2026

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, several City of Long Beach facilities will be closed and some services may be impacted.

Click below ⤵️ to view our full holiday schedule.

Join us for the ribbon cutting of our new Children's Terrace, happening this Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM! After ...
05/12/2026

Join us for the ribbon cutting of our new Children's Terrace, happening this Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM! After the ribbon cutting, we'll have a storytime, family-friendly activities, crafts, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet Filipino-American children’s author, Rachell Abalos!

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/42tj4fU

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us at LBPL! This year's theme is "Festivals, Fe...
05/01/2026

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us at LBPL! This year's theme is "Festivals, Feasts, and Fun!" which we'll be highlighting with special events, crafts, and storytimes across our branches.

For the full schedule of events and more information, visit bit.ly/49kOFE5

Join us in May for virtual conversations with bestselling authors on The Lion Women of Tehran, the relationship between ...
04/30/2026

Join us in May for virtual conversations with bestselling authors on The Lion Women of Tehran, the relationship between humans and AI, and how to improve your mindset.

Register for free here: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming

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