Long Beach Public Library

The Studio's Summer S.T.E.A.M. drone program, originally scheduled for 9/18, has been moved to 10/2 at 2PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our telephone notification system is not working at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. While we work to get it fixed, you can check your holds and renew your materials through our website by going to My Account under Borrow or call one of our library locations.

The bookdrop at Burnett Library is currently out of order—swing by Dana, Harte, Twain, or any of our other locations to return library materials after hours. 

Los Altos Library Branch History

Los Altos is our latest branch library featured for our 125th anniversary! Read about the Library trying to keep up with post-WWII expansion.

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Vida Latina Returns!

The 3rd annual Vida Latina celebration kicks off with a Selena Party at the Billie Jean King Main Library!

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Dive Into School! / ¡Sumérgete en la Escuela!

Help your child succeed in school with our Dive Into School workshops!

¡Ayude a su hijo a tener éxito en la escuela con nuestros talleres Dive Into School!

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Start the School Year Out With World Book Online!

It's more than an encyclopedia! World Book Online is an interactive learning experience for students of all ages and the perfect resource for school work.

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Book Bundles Are Here!

Enjoy a bundle of books hand-picked by a librarian for you and your child.

Disfrute de un paquete de libros seleccionados especialmente para usted y su niño o niña por un bibliotecario.

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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!


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Los Altos Library Branch History

09/14/2021
Los Altos exterior 1976 (1)

Los Altos is the latest branch to be featured during our 125th anniversary.

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Vida Latina Returns!

09/13/2021
Red, lavender, blue, and yellow partial circles with the words "Vida Latina" in the lower right corner

Join us as we celebrate Latino Heritage Month with activities for the whole family. Programs begin Saturday, September 18th and runs through October 30th.

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Start This School Year with World Book Online!

09/03/2021
World Book News 16x9

World Book Online is the ideal resource! Pre-K through high school students, adult learners, and teachers all will find useful information and fun activities in World Book Online.

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