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Dana Library will undergo roof construction starting Oct. 27, 2025. Dana will remain open with all regular services available.

After Hours Series at the Library

Nighttime exterior shot of Billie Jean King Main Library with the text "After Hours at the Library."

Join us after hours for an enticing new cultural series! This fall the Library will host cultural events at different locations after normal business hours.


Cruisin’ Long Beach: Celebrando la Cultura Lowrider

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 @ Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Join us for a vibrant family-friendly celebration of lowrider culture and community! Enjoy a lowrider showcase, interactive crafts and activities, and community resources for all ages. This event is in partnership with the LitoStyle SoCal Club and Drive Savant Foundation’s DSF Werks.


After Hours w/ Ruby Clouds

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 @ Los Altos Neighborhood Library
Celebrate Vida Latina with a special after-hours library event featuring Ruby Clouds, a Latin Alternative duo blending English and Spanish lyrics. Enjoy an evening where music and literature come together to relax, explore the library, and let yourself fall in love with both the rhythm and the written word. This event is for adult participants.


Vida Latina: La Gran Tardeada

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 @ Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
Wrap up Latin American Heritage Month at La Gran Tardeada! Enjoy an evening of live music, including a performance by Mariachi Tierra Mia, dancing, and family-friendly crafts.