About the Library
About the Library
Reserve a Space
Community Meeting Rooms are available for rental at all Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) locations. Library Services fees apply. See a complete list of Library, Arts, and Culture Department fees and charges.
- Please contact the Meeting Space Coordinator for the Billie Jean King Main Library at (562) 570-6457 or Neighborhood Libraries at (562) 570-6291 for availability at the location you'd like to reserve.
- Once you've booked a reservation through the Meeting Space Coordinator, the Meeting Space Reservation Form (PDF) must be completed and approved for all meeting space requests.
- You will be contacted by the Meeting Space Coordinator to discuss insurance options and required documents.
- Library Services fees apply. See a complete list of Library Services fees and charges.
Billie Jean King Main Library
There are 3 community meeting room options. A kitchenette is available for rental as well.
- Meeting Room A has a capacity of 90 standing.
- Meeting Room B has a capacity of 65 standing.
- Meeting Room A and B combined into one room has a capacity of 164.
Alamitos Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90. Access to the second floor is by stairway only.
Bach Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90.
Bay Shore Neighborhood Library
Community meeting room has a capacity of 90.
Brewitt Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 50.
Burnett Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 60.
Dana Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 90.
El Dorado Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.
Harte Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.
Los Altos Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 80.
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
The community meeting room has a capacity of 79.
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
There are 3 community rooms available:
- Large Community Room, equipped with a Hearing Loop
- 1784 square feet
- capacity of 256 standing and 117 seated.
- Medium Classroom, equipped with a Hearing Loop
- 790 square feet
- capacity of 113 standing and 50 seated.
- Conference Room
- 331 square feet
- capacity of 23 standing and 14 seated.
As a condition of granting any permit, the Permittee shall provide evidence of General Liability insurance covering the event in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. Please see Facility Rules & Regulations for details.
A tax identification number is required when providing evidence of insurance coverage.
Upon request, quotes for low-cost liability insurance that meets the requirements of the permit are available. To purchase liability insurance from the City of Long Beach, contact the Meeting Space Coordinator for the Billie Jean King Main Library at (562) 570-6457 or Neighborhood Libraries at (562) 570-6291 for details.
- Meeting Space Reservation Form (PDF)
- Certificate of Insurance – Example (PDF)
- and either:
- Insurance Endorsement, General – Example (PDF) Required with Certificate of Insurance.
- Insurance Endorsement, Additional Insured – Example (PDF) Required with Certificate of Insurance.
Study rooms are available to use for free at the Billie Jean King Main Library and Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library.
Visit the Study Space page for rules and reservation guidelines.