Earn CEUs and certificates, stay up to date in your field, and achieve your career goals with the Library’s free digital resources.

Join LBPL's monthly author talk series! We're chatting with David Brooks, Julia Hotz, and Liz Moore.

How many books can you read in a year? ¿Cuántos libros puede leer en un año?

Ring in 2026 in style at the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL)! Join us for our Noon Year's Eve celebrations at 4 LBPL locations.

LBPL dejará de ofrecer MakeMake a partir del 20 de enero de 2026. LBPL will no longer offer MakeMake after January 20, 2026.

Create your own holiday decorations or learn a new skill! ¡Crea sus propias decoraciones navideñas o aprende una nueva habilidad!

Sign up for Yeti, Set, Read!—a winter reading challenge for Grades PreK-8.

Join us on Dec. 20 at BJK Main Library and Lincoln Park for a wonderful wintery time.

Join us as we sit down with the debut author to discuss The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.

With GetSetUp, adults ages 55+ can stay connected and entertained from the comfort of home.

Celebrate the arts and traditions of Native American and Indigenous peoples throughout November!

Join us this month for conversations on indigenous identity, family grief and bonds, and the art of successful communication.

Please join us for the official unveiling ceremony of the Michelle Obama Library Courtyard on Nov. 8!

Easily create legal documents with LawDepot. Find it in the LBPL Digital Library and Libby.

Sign up for the annual Cover to Cover In-N-Out Reading Challenge beginning Oct. 4! For ages 4-12.

Join us after hours for an enticing new cultural series!

Join us online for special events with the Smithsonian, Leigh Bardugo, Malala Yousafzai, and Philippa Gregory.

Gain the skills and confidence to navigate AI and today's digital world. Learn how you can protect your personal information while exploring new Generative AI tools!

Join the Library for Vida Latina (Sep. 13–Oct. 15), a month-long series of free events honoring the rich heritage, traditions, and voices of Latin(e) communities.

Join us for chats on a BookTok-famous romance series, improving your communication skills, and the comedic history of English spelling.

Consider it your lucky day! Skip the line and take home in-demand titles with our new Lucky Day Collection.

Looking for free school resources? Give your student access to all that Long Beach Public Library has to offer!

Join us for our monthly online author talk series! This August, we’ll explore the evolution and wonder of birds, a sizzling romantic comedy, and tips for dealing with stress and chaos.

Get digital access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.

LBPL now offers New York Times Cooking, Games, Audio, The Athletic, and Wirecutter in addition to their online news.

Enjoy summer reading with talks from bestselling children’s authors Katherine Applegate, Raúl the Third, Marie Lu, and Rex Ogle!

Join us on June 21 for a vibrant afternoon of music, conversation, and culture as we honor the powerful legacy of African American music.

Join us this summer for author talks with conservationists from the Smithsonian, bestselling thriller-writer Lisa Jewell, and neurologist Pria Anand.

For Small Business Week we're highlighting LBPL's free resources for small business owners. To get started, all you need is your library card.

May's authors will share how to turn anxiety into a strength, a wild thriller surrounding celebrity and social media, and the cultural impact of Judy Blume.

Join us throughout May for programs and events celebrating the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

The City of Long Beach will host the sixth annual Celebration of the Young Child on Sat., April 26 at BJK Main Library.

Celebrate Día with Long Beach Public Library’s physical and digital books!

This month’s conversations will feature Jodi Picoult, Matthew Fleming, and Gregg Hurwitz.

Celebrate National Library Month by visiting all 12 library locations April 1 through 30.

Join us on Saturday, Mar. 22 for artmaking and storytime with the Lucas Museum!

Meet award-winning author Stuart Gibbs at Michelle Obama Library on Saturday, March 15 from 2–4 PM.

Join us for this month’s interviews where we’ll hear from Dan Heath, Clara Bingham, and Jennifer Weiner.

Los Altos Library celebrates Read Across America with “Reading is the Cat’s Pajamas” on Friday, March 7.

Design, build, and improve new gadgets at the STEM Tinkering Club workshop! For Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Download the highly rated language learning app with lessons for 70+ languages!

Join the Library for "For the Culture," a dynamic and inclusive month-long celebration of Black History Month.