Long Beach Public Library

LBPL-to-Go is now available at 4 library locations and provides safe access to physical library materials through limited walk-up and curbside pickup service. Outdoor book drops are now open for returns. Learn more about LBPL To-Go.


For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19),
visit Long Beach Health and Human Services.

LBPL To-Go is ready to go!

LBPL's new contactless pick-up service for books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks called LBPL-to-Go is coming to you Tuesday, June 23rd!

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Dig into Summer Reading!

The Long Beach Public Library challenges children, teens and adults of all ages to dig into books all summer long with reading programs designed just for them, along with plenty of virtual workshops to inspire a love of learning and discovery.

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Online Book Club

LBPL now has an Online Book Club! You can participate in this community wide book club from the comfort of your own home and around your busy schedule. 

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Make.Create.Design.

Learn how to create your own game in our virtual workshop series for teens.

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Your Library at Home

Visit the Long Beach Public Library from the comfort of your own home!

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Thousands Of Free Comics And Graphic Novels for Californians!

Check out more than 4,000 digital comics, graphic novels, and children’s materials! No library card required.

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Be Counted, Long Beach!

Take the census today for your future, your family’s future and our community’s future. Respond online, by phone, or by mail. Responses to the Census are safe and secure.

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Upcoming Online Events

Science Saturdays - Moon Journal

Science Saturdays - Moon Journal
7/11/2020 | 12:00 PM
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Craft Tuesdays - Flower Panels
7/14/2020 | 12:00 PM
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The Big Dig: Grown-Up Wednesdays - Succulents Demonstration
7/15/2020 | 12:00 PM
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TeenThursdays
Teen Thursdays - Upcycled Flower Pot
7/16/2020 | 12:00 PM
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Make.Create.Design: Game Programming

Make.Create.Design: Game Programming

7/14/2020 | 2:00 PM
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Make.Create.Design: Open Lab Session
7/16/2020 | 2:00 PM
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Make.Create.Design: Visual Art for Games
7/21/2020 | 2:00 PM
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Make.Create.Design: Game Audio + Music
7/28/2020 | 2:00 PM
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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

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Online Book Club

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LBPL now has an Online Book Club! You can participate in this community wide book club from the comfort of your own home and around your busy schedule.

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LBPL To-Go

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Long Beach Public Library is pleased to announce that limited pick up of books at Billie Jean King Main Library, Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, and Bay Shore Neighborhood Library is now available!

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We're Bringing the Library to You

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Read the latest installment of our Library Newsletter.

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