Burnett Neighborhood Library will undergo an energy efficiency upgrade. The branch will temporarily close from Monday, April 21, through Saturday, May 17.

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AAPI Heritage Month @ LBPL

04/25/2025

Illustration of swirling noodle soup intertwined with the words "Long Beach Public Library Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025."

Join us throughout May for programs and events celebrating the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

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Celebration of the Young Child

04/02/2025

An illustration of families at the park with young children and the words "City of Long Beach: Celebration of the Young Child" floating above in the blue sky.

The City of Long Beach will host the sixth annual Celebration of the Young Child on Sat., April 26 at BJK Main Library.

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Celebrate Día de los Niños

04/02/2025

Illustration of a young child pulling a book from a bookshelf. Text reads: "Día: Children's Day/Book Day."

Celebrate Día with Long Beach Public Library’s physical and digital books!

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April Author Talks

04/02/2025

April 2025 Author Talks News Card

This month’s conversations will feature Jodi Picoult, Matthew Fleming, and Gregg Hurwitz.

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April is National Library Month

03/24/2025

Several upright books next to the text "National Library Month."

Celebrate National Library Month by visiting all 12 library locations April 1 through 30.

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Lucas Museum @ LBPL

03/12/2025

A stack of books below the words, "The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art presents A Day at the Library, artmaking and storytime."

Join us on Saturday, Mar. 22 for artmaking and storytime with the Lucas Museum!

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Meet Author Stuart Gibbs

03/03/2025

Photograph of Stuart Gibbs with his Spy Series books in the background.

Meet award-winning author Stuart Gibbs at Michelle Obama Library on Saturday, March 15 from 2–4 PM.

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March Author Talks

03/01/2025

Book covers (from left to right): Reset: How to Change What's Not Working by Dan Heath. The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America, 1963–1973 by Clara Bingham. The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner.

Join us for this month’s interviews where we’ll hear from Dan Heath, Clara Bingham, and Jennifer Weiner.

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Read Across America @ Los Altos

02/27/2025

Pete the cat sitting on his bed under a blanket.

Los Altos Library celebrates Read Across America with “Reading is the Cat’s Pajamas” on Friday, March 7.

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STEM Mobile Makers Tinkering Club

02/18/2025

Polaroids photos of children working on craft and design projects. Photos are pinned to a cork bulletin board.

Design, build, and improve new gadgets at the STEM Tinkering Club workshop! For Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

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Learn a New Language with Mango

02/10/2025

Text reads: "Mango: Language is an adventure." Graphic shows a smart phone screen displaying a list of popular languages in the Mango app. Background image is two people hiking in a mountain range.

Download the highly rated language learning app with lessons for 70+ languages!

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Black History Month 2025: For the Culture

02/03/2025

Text reads: "Black History Month 2025: For the Culture." Graphic depicts an aerial view of abstract cityscape featuring the silhouetted profiles of a Black woman and man.

Join the Library for "For the Culture," a dynamic and inclusive month-long celebration of Black History Month.

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February Author Talks

01/31/2025

Book covers (left to right): The Human Disease by Sabrina Sholts, Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice, I Am Nobody's Slave by Lee Hawkins.

Hear from Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts, award-winning author Waubgeshig Rice, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Hawkins.

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New in hoopla: World Languages Collection

01/27/2025

Text reads: hoopla. A globe with books flying out of it.

The Library now offers eBooks and eAudiobooks in over 115 world languages through hoopla!

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Early Learning Fair 2025

01/17/2025

Text reads: "Long Beach Public Library Early Learning Fair." Background image features a cartoon octopus and starfish surrounded by water bubbles.

Join us for the Early Learning Fair at Michelle Obama Library on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1–4 PM.

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50 Book Challenge / Reto de los 50 libros

01/08/2025

2025 50 Book Challenge: Read On!

Hit those reading goals and win prizes by signing up for the 50 Book Challenge today! ¡Alcance esos objetivos de lectura y gane premios al inscribirse al Reto de 50 libros hoy!

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ABCmouse Home Access Is Here!

01/06/2025

A young child laughing and using ABC Mouse on a tablet at home.

Enjoy ABCmouse while on the go or from the comfort of home with your library card.

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Grand Reopening of Bay Shore Library

01/03/2025

Bay Shore Neighborhood Library Grand Reopening, January 2025.

Join us on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 to celebrate the grand reopening of Bay Shore Library!

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January Author Talks

12/17/2024

Book covers (left to right): Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune, The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell. Third graphic displayed is the logo for the Gernert Company.

Join us for two new author talks and an exclusive interview with a literary agent.

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Noon Year's Eve 2024

12/13/2024

Two children dancing on a lit up dance floor with confetti falling upon them.

Ring in 2025 in style at the Long Beach Public Library! Join us for our Noon Year's Eve celebrations at 3 LBPL locations.

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50 Book Challenge Update

12/06/2024

50 Book Challenge

50 Book Challenge prizes have been restocked!

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Yeti, Set, READ: A Winter Reading Challenge

12/02/2024

A smiling cartoon snow monster waves hello in front of a wintry mountain landscape. Text reads: Yeti...Set...Read!

Sign up for Yeti, Set, READ—a Winter reading challenge for Grades K-8.

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GetSetUp for the Holidays

12/02/2024

A white card with the GetSetUp logo on top of a red envelope. The card is surrounded by Christmas tree pine needles and shiny ornament baubles.

GetSetUp classes are a quick, simple way for older adults to connect and stay entertained—all from the comfort of home.

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December Author Talks

12/02/2024

Book covers (left to right): The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels by Jeffrey Edward Post. The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave.

Cozy up to this month’s author talks where we’ll hear from gem-expert Dr. Jeffrey Post and bestselling mystery writer Laura Dave.

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WinterFest

11/21/2024

WinterFest-BJK News Card

Join us for a visit from Santa and a celebration of Hanukkah on December 7 at BJK Main Library!

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New in Libby

11/04/2024

Craftsy, Craftsy en español, and LawDepot logos adorned with stars of all sizes.

Craftsy, Craftsy en español, LawDepot, and on-demand comics are now available from Libby.

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A Celebration of Native American Heritage

10/31/2024

A male-presenting Native American adult dancing in traditional powwow regalia featuring a colorful bustle, breastplate, and headpiece—all adorned in large feathers.

Join us at BJK Main Library for an evening of song, dance, and storytelling with RedBoy Productions.

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November Author Talks

10/28/2024

Book covers (left to right): The Paranormal Ranger by Stanley Milford, Jr., Solito by Javier Zamora, A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power.

Join us for this month's author talks to hear incredible stories of paranormal encounters, migration, and dolls in Native life.

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Halloween Parade for Kids & Pups

10/09/2024

Text reads: Halloween Parade for kids and pups. Child dressed as ghost holding a trick-or-treat pumpkin. Pug wearing a bandana that says "Boo!".

Join us on October 26 for the Annual LBPL Halloween and Pup Parades!

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Coming Soon: New Library Catalog

10/04/2024

An online library catalog page displayed on a shining computer.

The Library is launching a new library catalog system this Fall! Here’s what you need to know.

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Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration

10/03/2024

Left to right: Professional headshot of Indian author Alka Joshi beside her book cover for The Perfumist of Paris. Professional headshot of Zara Raheem beside her book cover for The Retreat. Professional photo of a kathak dance group wearing flowing red dresses and gold jewelry.

Join us on October 19 for our first Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration!

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2024 Cover to Cover Reading Challenge

09/30/2024

A burger in front of a stack of books and an In-N-Out soda cup.

Sign up for the annual Cover to Cover In-N-Out Reading Challenge beginning Oct. 5! For ages 4-12.

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October Author Talks

09/30/2024

Book covers from October's authors (left to right): Bat Island by the Smithsonian, The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.

Join us for thrilling interviews with scientists from the Smithsonian, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and therapist Lori Gottlieb. 

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Meet Author April Showers

09/25/2024

A professional headshot of author April Showers beside the book cover for Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia. Image background features watercolor butterflies and a flower.

Join us on October 5 at the BJK Main Library for a special storytime with April Showers, author of the graphic novel Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia.

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Vida Latina 2024

09/10/2024

Vida Latina: A Celebration of Latin American Heritage

Vida Latina will return Sep. 17 through Oct. 12! Join us for activities for adults, teens, and kids—including beloved classics such as Lotería and Cuentos y Cantos.

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Meet Author Laura Numeroff

09/09/2024

Headshot photograph of author Laura Numeroff next to the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

Join us on Sep. 21 for a storytime and activity with the author of the bestselling picture book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff.

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KOALA Quest Is Here!

09/04/2024

A koala laying in an open book surrounded by leaves and the words "Koala Quest."

Are you KOALA-fied? Join LBPL's brand new 500 Books Before Middle School reading challenge for children ages 6-12.

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September Author Talks

08/30/2024

The authors' book covers (left to right). The Only Plane in the Sky: An on oral history of 9/11 by Garrett Graff. Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World by Nate Klemp, PhD. Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

This month the Library will host discussions with authors Garrett Graff, Dr. Nate Klemp, and Liane Moriarty.

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Storytime and Craft with Author Arlene Abundis

08/16/2024

A photo of author Arlene Abundis and her book Into the Mighty Sea over an illustrated graphic of a beach shoreline with seaweed and jellyfish.

Join us at BJK Main Library on Sep. 7 for storytime with author Arlene Abundis (Into the Mighty Sea).

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Get Ready For Your Future Using LearningExpress

08/15/2024

Decorative icons symbolizing learning, such as an open book or person wearing a graduation cap, hovering over the words "LearningExpress Library."

Improve your academic skills, prepare for important exams and certifications, and explore colleges and careers – all in one place.

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CAreer Pathways Program Ending

08/14/2024

Coursera, Northstar, and VetNow

Due to the sunsetting of the State Library's CAreer Pathways program, LBPL will no longer offer Coursera, Northstar, and VetNow after Sep. 2024.

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August Author Talks

07/29/2024

August author talk book covers (left to right): Behind the Scenes at the Space Station, The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays, Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Join us online for brand new author talks and learn about life in outer space, college admissions, and Remarkably Bright Creatures.

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