Long Beach Public Library

LBPL To-Go is now available at the following libraries: Billie Jean King Main, Michelle Obama, Mark Twain, and Bay Shore. Beginning August 18th LBPL To-Go will also be available at El Dorado, Los Altos, and Harte libraries. 

LBPL To-Go provides safe access to physical library materials through limited walk-up and curbside pickup service. Outdoor book drops are now open for returns. Learn more about LBPL To-Go.

For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19),
visit Long Beach Health and Human Services.

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For Everyone

Computer Use

As a precaution to help limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), access to computers is suspended at this time.



Public computers and free wifi are available at all Long Beach Public Library locations.

LBPL cardholders have access to public computers with:

    • Internet Access

    • Web Browsers: Internet Explorer and Google Chrome

    • Microsoft Office 2013 (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Microsoft Office Professional can be accessed in the Family Learning Center at the Billie Jean King Main Library (includes Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).

    • Acrobat Reader

    • VLC Player

    • Adobe Flash Player

    • and more!

Public computer access is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 120 minutes per day.

Please review the Internet Use Policy prior to using Library computers and wifi.

Computer Instruction

LBPL offers a number of computer classes, workshops, and one-on-one appointments for computer help at our Neighborhood Libraries.

The Billie Jean King Main Library offers weekly drop-in computer classes on different topics.

Basic Computer Help classes are held every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Advanced Computer Help classes are held every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:30pm.

Both classes are held in the Family Learning Center on Level 1 of the Billie Jean King Main Library.

The Alamitos Neighborhood Library offers one-on-one basic computer instruction every Friday by appointment only. 

Please call (562)570-1037 to make an appointment.

The Burnett Neighborhood Library offers computer classes on Beginner Computer Use and Social Media Basics.

Classes are offered every Saturday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
 
Please call (562)570-1041 for more information.

The Dana Neighborhood Library offers 30 minute one-on-one computer instruction appointments on Fridays between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. 

Please call (562)570-1042 to make an appointment. 

Drop in Computer Help for Adults is also available Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm.

The Bret Harte Neighborhood Library offers one-on-one appointments on Fridays between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. 

Please call (562)570-1044 to make an appointment

The Mark Twain Neighborhood Library offers basic computer and internet help by appointment only on Fridays and Saturdays between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.

Instruction is offered in both English and Spanish. 

Please call (562)570-1046 to make an appointment.

The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library offers 1 hour one-on-one appointments Tuesday through Saturday for basic computer help.

Instruction is offered in both English and Spanish.

Please call (562)570-1047 to make an appointment.

Printing

Printing is available at each of our locations for $0.15/page (black and white) or $0.50/page (color). We currently accept cash and coins only.


Mobile printing is also available! Send and print documents from any smartphone, tablet, or laptop and pick them up at the library. 

Documents can be sent in two ways: 

    • Use one of the mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and Nook

    • Upload or send your file as an email to the following branches:
Black & White Email Link
lbpl-main-bw@printspots.com
Color Email Link
lbpl-main-color@printspots.com
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