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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

50 Book Challenge prizes have been restocked!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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