Long Beach Public Library

The Long Beach Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Get Ready for Summer Reading!

LBPL's annual Summer Reading Program and special events kick off on June 15, 2019.

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Unlimited Plays in Kanopy Kids this May!

LBPL's video streaming service is offering unlimited plays in Kanopy Kids this month.

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Introducing the Supply-brary

LBPL is proud to offer a mini library of supplies for school project success!

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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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is open today from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Happening This Week At The Library

Bookworm Buddies

Bookworm Buddies
5/24/2019 | 3:30 PM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
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Baby & Lap-Sit Storytime
5/28/2019 | 10:00 AM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
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PJ Storytime
5/28/2019 | 6:00 PM
El Dorado Neighborhood Library
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Toddler Time
5/31/2019 | 10:30 AM
Dana Neighborhood Library
The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Sound

The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Sound
6/11/2019 | 3:30 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Sewing Rebellion (5) - Main Library Studio
The Mobile Studio: Sewing Rebellion!
6/15/2019 | 11:00 AM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
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The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Vision
6/18/2019 | 3:30 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
CS - touch - Main Library Studio
The Mobile Studio: Code & Computer Sensing - Touch
6/25/2019 | 3:30 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Gardening Group

Gardening Group
5/29/2019 | 12:00 PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
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Coloring for Adults
5/30/2019 | 3:00 PM
Los Altos Neighborhood Library
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Herbs! Gardening Workshop
5/30/2019 | 4:30 PM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
To Climb a Gold Mountain - Ruth Bach Library
"To Climb a Gold Mountain" Film Screening
5/31/2019 | 11:30 AM
Bach 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?

Archives Unbound Now Available in the LBPL Digital Library

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Access historical documents through LBPL's newest digital resource.


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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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