Long Beach Public Library

Beginning Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Billie Jean King Main Library will temporarily shift service to To-Go only. We anticipate To-Go Service will be in place for approximately two weeks while appropriate staffing levels are addressed and specialized staff training takes place.

Face masks covering nose and mouth are recommended for all patrons when in library buildings.

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Printing

Printing is available at each of our locations (except Dana Library) for $0.15/page (black and white) or $0.50/page (color). We currently accept cash and coins only.

Mobile printing is also available! Send and print documents from any smartphone, tablet, or laptop and pick them up at the library. Upload to our Patron Printing service or send your file as an email to the following branches*:

*Mobile printing is not available at the Dana Library.

Black & White Email Link
lbpl-main-bw@printspots.com
Color Email Link
lbpl-main-color@printspots.com
Upload Link

Computer Instruction

Computer classes at all locations are currently on hold. Try an online computer class through our Digital Library resource, Northstar Digital Literacy, instead!

Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) offers a number of computer classes, workshops, and one-on-one appointments for computer help.

Northstar Digital Literacy and Online Learning is a free resource, available 24/7, in the Digital Library.

The online, self-guided program includes assessment tests and learing modules for the following topics:

  • Computers
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Internet Basics
    • Using Email
    • Windows OS
    • Mac OS
  • Software Programs
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life
    • Social Media
    • Information Literacy
    • Career Search Skills
    • Accessing Teleheath Appointments
    • Your Digital Footprint
    • Supporting K-12 Distance Learning

The Billie Jean King Main Library offers weekly drop-in computer classes on different topics.

  • Basic Computer Help classes: every Tuesday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Advanced Computer Help classes: every Thursday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Both classes are held in the Family Learning Center on Level 1 of the Billie Jean King Main Library.

The Dana Neighborhood Library offers 30 minute one-on-one computer instruction appointments on Fridays between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Please call (562) 570-1042 to make an appointment. 

Drop-in Computer Help for Adults is also available Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

The Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library offers 1 hour one-on-one appointments Tuesday through Saturday for basic computer help. Please call (562) 570-1047 to make an appointment.

Instruction is offered in both English and Spanish.