Burnett Library will undergo an energy efficiency upgrade and temporarily close from April 21–July 14, and reopen on July 15.

LBPL Digital Library

Free digital resources (many available in multiple languages) for patrons of all ages. All you need is your Long Beach Public Library card!

Use our online resources to watch movies, read a newspaper or magazine, take classes, research your family tree, learn a language, listen to books and articles, or get help with homework. You can also take practice tests, get help writing a resume, and find classroom materials for all grades.

  • Browse our resources in alphabetical order
  • Select one from the drop-down list, or
  • Use filters to explore different subjects, formats, and age groups.

When you click on any of the resources in the Digital Library, you will be leaving the Long Beach Public Library's website.



Whether it is your first research paper or your 10th, the tools, tips, and quick tutorials in Research Companion will help at every step of the essay process. You’ll learn how to:

  • choose a research topic
  • find and evaluate credible sources
  • write a thesis statement
  • organize your points to persuade your audience
  • develop your voice and properly cite sources

Getting Started

For off-site access, please create a Research Companion account at any LBPL location while you are connected to our Wi-Fi or using a library computer. Research Companion cannot be accessed off-site without an account and you cannot create an account off-site.


This resource is provided by the California State Library.