Long Beach Public Library

Alamitos, Brewitt, and Dana Neighborhood Libraries are currently offering LBPL To-Go services only. Patrons may pick up holds and return materials. Browsing, restrooms, printing, copying, and computers are not available at this time.

Face masks covering nose and mouth are recommended for all patrons when in library buildings.

Dive Into Learning

Foster your little ones love of reading and learning with Dive Into Learning, featuring workshops, activities, and challenges.

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Blind Date with a Book

Find your perfect match at LBPL by checking out a book that's been wrapped to take home. Then, unwrap your mystery book and read it for a chance to win a prize!

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Apply for SEED: Creativity Incubator!

7th and 8th graders! Join the Library for a series of workshops that will challenge your creativity, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and connect you with a passionate community of makers, learners, and educators.

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Calling All Youth Poets, Artists, and Activists!

Raise your voice, speak your truth, and change the world at our Youth Poet Laureate workshops in November, December, and January!

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Level Up with Coursera and Skillshare

Upgrade your creativity and work expertise using top-tier online learning platforms from our Digital Library.

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LBPL To-Go Returns Temporarily

Beginning August 2, 2022, Alamitos, Brewitt, and Dana Libraries will temporarily shift to LBPL To-Go (item pick up only) service. All other LBPL locations will continue to offer full services.

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Enjoy our online resources and stream movies, eAudiobooks, online courses, eMagazines, and more.

Our Digital Library is available anytime, from anywhere.

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Blind Date with a Book

01/23/2023
Graphic reads "Blind Date with a Book" in a stylized calligraphy font. The sides of the image is covered in red and pink hearts.

Take a chance on love and go on a blind date with a book, happening in February at select branches!

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Changes to OverDrive

01/18/2023
Graphic features the OverDrive logo and a navy blue oval underneath it.

Changes to the number of items patrons can have on hold and have checked out

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at LBPL

01/17/2023
Graphic that reads "LBPL Celebrates Lunar New Year" in a red cursive font. The graphic features a red lantern, a smiling rabbit, and two red envelopes with coins sticking out of them.

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with festive Lunar New Year celebrations across all LBPL branches!

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