Long Beach Public Library

Summer Reading Program

Read books and win prizes! Registration for our 2019 summer reading program is now open.

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Introducing LB Reads

A new literacy tutoring program for English speaking adults is launching this June at LBPL! 

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Preserving Community Heritage @ LBPL

The Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library’s Family Learning Center can help you preserve your photos in digital format.

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Meet Libby—the one tap reading app!

Access ebooks + audiobooks instantly from our digital collection. Try the Libby app on your phone or tablet!

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New Main Library Coming Summer 2019

Learn more about the New Long Beach Civic Center Project + New Main Library.

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Happening This Week At The Library

Pacific Animal Productions

Pacific Animal Productions
6/18/2019 | 4:30 PM
Dana Neighborhood Library
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Pacific Animal Productions
6/22/2019 | 1:00 PM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
David Cousin
David Cousin Juggling
6/25/2019 | 2:00 PM
Burnett Neighborhood Library
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David Cousin Juggling
6/25/2019 | 4:30 PM
Dana Neighborhood Library
The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Vision

The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Vision
6/18/2019 | 3:30 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
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The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Touch
6/25/2019 | 3:30 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Gardening Series: Indoor Plants

Gardening Series: Indoor Plants
6/20/2019 | 4:30 PM
Los Altos Neighborhood Library
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Cultural Kitchen and Garden Conversations
6/22/2019 | 3:00 PM
Burnett Neighborhood Library
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Prohibition Madness
6/25/2019 | 5:00 PM
Bach Neighborhood Library
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LB Sustainability: Indoor Plants
6/27/2019 | 5:00 PM
Bach Neighborhood Library
PJ Storytime

PJ Storytime
6/18/2019 | 6:00 PM
El Dorado Neighborhood Library
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BabyTime
6/19/2019 | 2:00 PM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
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Toddler Storytime
6/20/2019 | 10:00 AM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
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Toddler Storytime
6/20/2019 | 11:00 AM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
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LBPL Digital Library

 Free access with your Library Card!

We have many resources you can enjoy from home—streaming movies, eAudiobooks, downloadable music, online courses, eMagazines, and more! 

Our Digital Library is available anytime, from anywhere!


eBooks

Audiobooks

Magazines

Movies

Music

Research

eLearning

Career Help

What Else Is New?

Unlimited Access to Kanopy Kids

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LBPL is now offering unlimited access to Kanopy Kids, our streaming movie platform!

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Now Offering Free Access to the New York Times Online!

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There are two ways to access: OnSite + OffSite.
Access the New York Times Online through the LBPL Digital Library.

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Main Library Closed Temporarily

NEW MAIN

Main Library, 101 Pacific Ave. LB, is closed to the public beginning January 19, 2019, in preparation for our move to the new library. During this closure, we invite you to visit one of our other 11 locations.

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