Long Beach Public Library

Celebrate the launch of the Port of Long Beach's children's book, Soleil the Sea Lion Explores the Green Port. The Library will be hosting book parties at all 12 LBPL locations, including two kick-off events at the BJK Main and Michelle Obama Libraries. Free copies of the book will be available at every party, while supplies last.

Kick-Off Parties

Kick-off parties will feature a free, family-friendly performance from Wild Wonders, Animal Experiences!

Michelle Obama Library
August 8 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Billie Jean King Main Library
August 29 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Neighborhood Library Celebrations

Los Altos Library
August 7 at 10:30 AM
Storytime, crafts, and free balloons.

Dana Library
August 7 at 10:30 AM
Storytime, bubbles, and activities.

Brewitt Library
August 8 from 3:00–4:00 PM
Storytime and paint-and-sip for kids. Registration is required.

Bach Library
August 11 at 11:30 AM
Learn how the Marine Mammal Care Center protects our oceans.

Harte Library
August 11 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Storytime, songs, and a bubble party.

El Dorado Library
August 11 at 12:30–2:00 PM
Storytime, bubbles, and giant outdoor games in the park.

Alamitos Library
August 13 at 10:30 AM
Storytime and bubbles in the rose garden courtyard.

Mark Twain Library
August 15 from 2:00–3:00 PM
Crafty, play, and learn with CSULB's Shark Lab.

Bay Shore Library
August 19 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Go green with a beach clean up at Bay Shore beach.

Burnett Library
August 19 at 3:00 PM
Storytime, Soleil the Sea Lion meet-and-greet, and a scavenger hunt.

Soleil the Sea Lion Book Parties are made possible in part by the generous support of the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.