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The Latest Library News

WinterFest

11/30/2023

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'Tis the season for WinterFest at the Library! 

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Khmer, Come All! ខ្មែរ​ជួបជុំគ្នា!

11/10/2023

Khmer, Come All!: a celebration of Cambodian heritage.

Join us for Khmer, Come All: a celebration of Cambodian heritage! ខ្មែរមកជួបជុំគ្នា! ការប្រារព្ធដល់បេតិកភណ្ឌ​ខ្មែរ

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VetNow: A Free Career and Benefits Tool for Veterans

11/01/2023

Brainfuse VetNow offers live support and resources to help veterans with their education, housing, healthcare, and employment.

Attention veterans! Introducing VetNow—your all-in-one resource! 

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November Author Talks

10/30/2023

Pictures of November's authors: John Stamos, Tiffany Aliche, Joy Harjo, and Naomi Alderman.

Hollywood? Money? The future? Don't miss out on our free author talks with best-selling writers!

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Storytime with Susie!

10/25/2023

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Read and sing en inglés y español during a special storytime with award-winning children's author, Susie Jaramillo.

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Elevate Your College Prep with LearningExpress

10/19/2023

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Try LearningExpress Library's free online resources—including practice tests, tips, and tools—for finding the right college and scholarships.

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Halloween Parade and Tricks-for-Treats Pup Parade

10/16/2023

Tricks for Treats Pup Parade

Wear your costumes and celebrate Halloween at the Long Beach Public Library!

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In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club

10/05/2023

2023 In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club.

Books and Burgers! Combine your two favorite activities, reading and eating.

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October Author Talks

10/05/2023

October Author Talks

European travel? Suspense? A peek into a critically acclaimed author's brain? Don't miss out on our free author talks with best-selling writers!

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Liwanag Lit Fest 2023

10/04/2023

Liwanag Lit Fest

The 2nd Annual Liwanag Lit Fest is coming to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on Saturday, Oct. 21!

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5th Annual Celebration of Vida Latina

09/13/2023

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Vida Latina is back! ¡Celebra nuestra herencia Latina en LBPL!

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Digital Resources Spotlight

09/07/2023

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September's Digital Resources Spotlight. Don't miss out!

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

09/06/2023

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The Hip Hop Celebration: 50th Anniversary Series commemorates the influential history of Hip Hop.

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September Author Talks

09/06/2023

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Fall into autumn a little early with our free author talks with award-winning writers!

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African American Resource Area Grand Unveiling

09/01/2023

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the African American Resource Area with a grand unveiling of the newly renovated resource space at the Burnett Library.

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6 Day Service Launches at 3 Locations

08/24/2023

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Beginning Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, Alamitos, Harte, and Michelle Obama Neighborhood Libraries will offer an additional day of service on Mondays.

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Brewitt's 75th Diamond Anniversary

08/11/2023

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Save the Date! The Brewitt Neighborhood Library Celebrates its 75th Diamond Anniversary.

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Summer 2023 Author Talks

08/01/2023

August Author Talks

Can we interest you in free author talks with award-winning writers? Cassandra Clare, just to name one. 

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Summer 2023 Author Talks

06/30/2023

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Sorry about your Netflix account. Can we interest you in free author talks with award-winning writers?

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6 New Ways to Entertain Children of All Ages This Summer

06/13/2023

The Digital Library has games activities for kids.

Explore fun activities that will keep your child entertained and learning all summer-long with the Digital Library.

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Say Goodbye to these Digital Resources

05/01/2023

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LBPL will no longer offer World Book Online or TumbleBookLibrary after June 2023. 

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Celebrate Pride Month

04/30/2023

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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month throughout June with fun programming for all!

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Kick off Summer Break with Your Favorite Authors

04/28/2023

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Join us in May and June for our monthly, online author talk series where we feature renowned authors from multiple genres.

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Calling All Small Business Owners! ¡Haciendo un llamado a todos los propietarios de pequeñas empresas!

04/24/2023

May 2nd Workshop News Card

LBPL is hosting a free online workshop to help you expand your business with Reference Solutions.

LBPL está organizando un taller en línea gratuito para ayudarlo a expandir su empresa con la herramienta de investigación de datos, Reference Solutions.

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LBPL adds hoopla to the Digital Library

04/18/2023

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New comics, movies, TV, and music available now through hoopla.

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May is AAPI Heritage Month

04/14/2023

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Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with LBPL throughout April and May!

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Just Added to the Digital Library: Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy

04/03/2023

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Award-winning kindergarten-readiness program, Miss Humblebee’s Academy is now available for children and their parents or caregivers.

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Iconic Cartoonist and Celebrated Mystery Writer to Grace April’s Author Talks

03/28/2023

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Join us for live interviews with two bestselling and award-winning authors, Kate Beaton and William Kent Krueger.

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Celebration of the Young Child Returns

03/23/2023

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The Celebration of the Young Child returns for its fifth year at Lincoln Park and the Billie Jean King Main Library!

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Best-selling Authors Scheduled for March

02/28/2023

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Join us for our March author talks, which include David Epstein, celebrity chef Jernard A. Wells, and Pam Jenoff.

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LBPL agrega MakeMake a la biblioteca digital / LBPL adds MakeMake to the Digital Library

02/07/2023

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Nuevos libros electrónicos en español disponibles sin retenciones ni esperas / New eBooks in Spanish available all the time—no holds or waiting

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Acclaimed Authors Coming to LBPL in February

02/01/2023

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Join us for February’s virtual author talks to hear from three award-winning authors: Lana Harper, Dr. Grace M. Cho, and Sadeqa Johnson.

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February is Black History Month!

02/01/2023

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Join us for special programs that highlight the history, culture, and joy of Black Americans.

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Blind Date with a Book

01/23/2023

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Take a chance on love and go on a blind date with a book, happening in February at select branches!

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Changes to OverDrive

01/18/2023

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Changes to the number of items patrons can have on hold and have checked out.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at LBPL

01/17/2023

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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with festive Lunar New Year celebrations across all LBPL branches!

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Dive Into Learning at the Long Beach Public Library!

01/16/2023

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LBPL challenges you to read 1,000 books to your little one before they start kindergarten!

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New Year, New Author Talks!

01/03/2023

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This month’s authors will cover fierce female leads, realistic tips for organizing your home, and scientific answers to wild hypothetical questions. Register today!

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The Kwanzaa Experience

12/05/2022

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Celebrate Kwanzaa with LBPL on Dec. 10 at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library!

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Check Out The Amazing December Author Talks Lineup

12/01/2022

December Author Talks.

December brings another round of virtual author talks from New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors. Register now!

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Khmer, Come All! ខ្មែរមកជួបជុំគ្នា!

10/17/2022

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Immerse yourself in Cambodian culture in our Khmer, Come All series, kicking off on Nov. 5, 2022!

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Liwanag Lit Fest 2022

10/15/2022

Liwanag Lit Fest

The first Liwanag Lit Fest is coming to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on Oct. 22!

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