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The Latest Library News

GetSetUp for the Holidays

11/17/2025

A senior man wearing over-ear headphones while seated and smiling at his open laptop screen. Stylized logo text reads "GetSetUp."

With GetSetUp, adults ages 55+ can stay connected and entertained from the comfort of home.

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Native American Heritage Month 2025

11/01/2025

Text "Native American Heritage Month" over a background photo of a desert plain in the Antelope Valley (Kitanemuk lands) covered in wildflowers.

Celebrate the arts and traditions of Native American and Indigenous peoples throughout November!

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November Author Talks

10/31/2025

Book covers (left to right): Nothing More of This Land by Joseph Lee, The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg.

Join us this month for conversations on indigenous identity, family grief and bonds, and the art of successful communication.

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Michelle Obama Library Courtyard

10/28/2025

A golden flower next to the text "Michelle Obama Library Courtyard Ribbon Cutting."

Please join us for the official unveiling ceremony of the Michelle Obama Library Courtyard on Nov. 8!

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LawDepot: Customizable Legal Forms

10/13/2025

LawDepot: Easy legal forms in minutes.

Easily create legal documents with LawDepot. Find it in the LBPL Digital Library and Libby.

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2025 Cover to Cover Reading Challenge

10/03/2025

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. 4! For ages 4-12.

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After Hours Series at the Library

09/30/2025

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!

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October Author Talks

09/22/2025

Book covers (left to right): Nuestra América, Six of Crows, Finding My Way, Boleyn Traitor.

Join us online for special events with the Smithsonian, Leigh Bardugo, Malala Yousafzai, and Philippa Gregory.

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Community Workshop Series: AI and Data Privacy

09/11/2025

Community members in discussion at a workshop in 2024.

Gain the skills and confidence to navigate AI and today's digital world. Learn how you can protect your personal information while exploring new Generative AI tools!

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Vida Latina 2025

09/02/2025

Vida Latina: A Celebration of Latin American Heritage. Long Beach Public Library.

Join the Library for Vida Latina (Sep. 13–Oct. 15), a month-long series of free events honoring the rich heritage, traditions, and voices of Latin(e) communities.

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September Author Talks

09/02/2025

Book covers (left to right): Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher. Enough is "enuf": Our Failed Attempts to Make English "Eezier" to Spell by Gabe Henry.

Join us for chats on a BookTok-famous romance series, improving your communication skills, and the comedic history of English spelling.

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Lucky Day Collection

08/18/2025

Lucky Day Collection.

Consider it your lucky day! Skip the line and take home in-demand titles with our new Lucky Day Collection.

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Back to School with LBPL

08/05/2025

Back to School 2025 News Card

Looking for free school resources? Give your student access to all that Long Beach Public Library has to offer!

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August Author Talks

07/28/2025

Author's book covers (left to right): The Bird Book by The Smithsonian, The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, Shatterproof by Dr. Tasha Eurich.

Join us for our monthly online author talk series! This August, we’ll explore the evolution and wonder of birds, a sizzling romantic comedy, and tips for dealing with stress and chaos.

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PressReader: Newspapers & Magazines

07/15/2025

An iPhone and iPad with the PressReader app open. Text nearby reads: "Thousands of newspapers and magazines. One app. Pressreader."

Get digital access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.

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NYTimes Games, Cooking, and More

07/01/2025

The New York Times Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic.

LBPL now offers New York Times Cooking, Games, Audio, The Athletic, and Wirecutter in addition to their online news.

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Summer K-12 Author Talk Series

06/16/2025

Book covers (left to right): Odder by Katherine Applegate, Vamos: Let's Go the Market by Raúl the Third, Legend by Marie Lu, and Free Lunch by Rex Ogle.

Enjoy summer reading with talks from bestselling children’s authors Katherine Applegate, Raúl the Third, Marie Lu, and Rex Ogle!

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Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month

05/28/2025

An illustration of a saxophone, piano keys, and music notes beside the text "Soulful Women in Jazz."

Join us on June 21 for a vibrant afternoon of music, conversation, and culture as we honor the powerful legacy of African American music.

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June & July Author Talks

05/28/2025

Book covers (left to right): Extinctopedia by the Smithsonian, Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, and The Mind Electric by Pria Anand.

Join us this summer for author talks with conservationists from the Smithsonian, bestselling thriller-writer Lisa Jewell, and neurologist Pria Anand.

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Resources for Small Businesses

05/03/2025

Colorful cityscape below the text "Small Business Week."

For Small Business Week we're highlighting LBPL's free resources for small business owners. To get started, all you need is your library card.

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May Author Talks

04/28/2025

May author's book covers (left to right): Thriving with Anxiety by David H. Rosmarin, PhD. Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang. The Genius of Judy by Rachelle Bergstein.

May's authors will share how to turn anxiety into a strength, a wild thriller surrounding celebrity and social media, and the cultural impact of Judy Blume.

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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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