Learn more about what Long Beach City College has to offer, how the admissions process works, and more on Tuesday, January 25th at 5 PM.

Learn and discuss easy-to-make, mindful, and delicious recipes that the entire family can help create.

Sixty four years after its completion, the Ruth Bach Library remains one of LBPL's most loved branches. Learn all about Bach's history.

Starting February 1, 2022, only LBPL card numbers that begin 23090 will be able to access OverDrive or Libby through the Long Beach Public Library. 

We're taking a “Winter Break” from in person programming at our libraries for the month of January. New & exciting programming will return in the spring.

To learn more about GetSetUp, join us on January 11, 2022, at 10:30 AM when experts from GetSetUp will be online LIVE to help patrons get the most out of this incredible lifelong-learning resource.

PressReader provides unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines, from 120 countries and in 60 languages.  

Learn about the U.S. citizenship process, ask questions, and get assistance onsite and in-person with Centro CHA.

The Early Learning Festival is a perfect opportunity to discover local programs and hands-on activities to support childhood development.

LBPL will no longer offer Freegal after December 31, 2021.

VetNow connects you with a live veteran navigator who can help with VA benefits, job hunting, resumes, interviews, and building math and writing skills.

Learn about the history of Dana Neighborhood Library.

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.