Bumble, stumble, tumble right into an open book! Explore stories full of adventure, mayhem, imagination, and wonder with TumbleBookLibrary. 

Read five books to earn a free cheeseburger at In-N-Out!

A new STEAM series kicks off in October, starting with a drones workshop on Oct. 2^nd.

The last day for LBPL To-Go, our appointment-based pickup for holds, is September 30, 2021.

Welcome back to El Dorado! The El Dorado Neighborhood Library is re-opening on October 1, 2021.

Billie Jean King: Champion. Activist. Legend. showcases more than 80 photographs from the life and career of Billie Jean King.

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

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

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.

Join us as we explore and discuss kindergarten readiness skills.

With Book Bundles you and your child can uncover hidden gems, rediscover familiar stories, or find new favorites!

¡Conozca a Libby! Su guía para encontrar libros electrónicos, audiolibros electrónicos y revistas electrónicas en español. La aplicación Libby hace que pedir prestados títulos digitales sea más fácil que nunca.

Meet Libby! Your guide to free eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. The Libby app makes borrowing digital titles from OverDrive easier than ever.

Read all about our tiny, but mighty, Bret Harte Neighborhood Library branch.

New full-access MiFi hotspots are now available as part of Tech To-Go. They have broader access to the internet than the Student MiFis, including access to social media and entertainment.

LBPL To-Go, appointment-based pickup for holds, is now available only at Billie Jean King Main, El Dorado, and Harte libraries.

Find out how to tell your family's story with Ancestry Library Edition, a free resource offered by Long Beach Public Library.

Bret Harte and Los Altos libraries are opening on Tuesday, June 29! The following week on July 6, Bach, Brewitt, Burnett and Dana libraries will reopen, too.

Long Beach Public Library’s mobile app has moved to a new platform that makes searching the library’s catalog, placing holds, and checking your account easier than before. Learn about the changes and find out how to download the app today!

Learn all about our hidden gem of a library, Brewitt Library.

The Long Beach Public Library has launched a survey to help determine community interest in areas such as when and how often the library is open, how patrons want to hear about library news and events, and what adaptive or assistive technology patrons want the library to provide. Share your opinion and complete the survey.

Settle in with a cup of tea and check out this fascinating story of Long Beach Public Library’s first branch, Alamitos.

The 125th Anniversary of Long Beach Public Library is here! Learn about the history of our library system. We'll start with Main Library and feature a new library every few weeks.

Long Beach Public Library is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May with a series of virtual programs for all ages.

From April 24 – May 8, six library locations are accepting donations of new books and toys in original packing to support and comfort migrant children. Learn how you can participate.

Aprenda un nuevo oficio o habilidad con VIP Learning. Elija entre más de 50 cursos.

The Young Readers Club is a small group reading club for children in first grade. Teen volunteers and library staff will lead group read alouds, activities, and games centered around social-emotional skills for kids.

Be a part of our live Circle of Stories on Zoom! We’ll learn by reading, singing, dancing and playing together with activities geared for children 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

!Sean parte de nuestro Círculo de Cuentos en vivo por Zoom! Aprenderemos leyendo, cantando, bailando y jugando juntos con actividades diseñadas para niños yniñas de 2 a 5 años de edad y sus cuidadores primarios.

Think you can read 50 books in a year? Long Beach Public Library challenges you to read 50 books! 

¿Cree usted que pueda leer 50 libros en un año? ¡La Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach lo reta a leer 50 libros!

Our digital magazines are moving from RBDigital to OverDrive and we have added over 3000 new titles! All free, all the time! Download the Libby app or go to our OverDrive page and start reading now!

Join our Online Book Club! You can participate in this community-wide book club from the comfort of your own home and around your busy schedule.

We are improving our system for how you read, listen to, check out, and reserve eBook and eAudiobook titles. We are happy to say that the transfer from Cloud Library to OverDrive was much faster than expected. You can now find the eBooks and eAudiobooks from Cloud Library in our OverDrive platform and Libby app. 

The annual Cover to Cover club is back! Find out how kids can read books to earn a free burger from In-N-Out!

 LBPL is excited to announce the availability of more than 4,000 comics, graphic novels, and children’s materials as part of the Virtual Library Comic Convention.

LBPL To-Go is the Library's appointment-based pick-up service for items on hold.

Feeling stuck? Travel to far off lands and worlds from the comfort, and safety, of home.

All Long Beach Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). As of June 23, 2020 Outdoor book drops are now open. 

Read the latest installment of our Library Newsletter.

Have you been wanting to take some classes to learn new skills or polish up your resume? Now you can learn with Udemy!