Long Beach Public Library

Although you probably know us for our collection of books, the library is so much more than just that. We also offer programs for all ages, including a free summer camp session for teens! Notably, our "Creativity Lab" camp just wrapped up, where students explore Long Beach’s history, geography, and culture through art, design, and creativity.

During this week long camp, we took trips to visit our friends at Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens, Studio One Eleven, and Long Beach City Hall, learning more about our city and how students can shape it's future.

Join us this month for an enlightening conversations on Julia Child, America’s Black botanical legacy, and a brand-new Miss Marple mystery! Our virtual author talk series grants you access to live author talks, followed with a Q&A session with the author! This month's featured authors are Paula J. Johnson, Beronda Montgomery, and Lucy Foley.

Registration is required, sign up here: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming

Please note that the Burnett Neighborhood Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 14 for a planned power outage. All other LBPL locations will be open and operating as usual.

For a list of all LBPL locations, visit https://longbeach.gov/library/visit/locations

Join us for July's virtual author talks, which will feature engaging discussions about a small‑town murder mystery, surviving life between two countries, and how to build stronger adult friendships.

Registration is required for the live events. If you can’t attend live, register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming

Clear your calendars on Saturday, July 11 for the return of the Festival of AAPI Books (FAB)! From 11 AM - 5 PM, join us at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library as we spotlight authors that uplift the history and experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

This year, we've got a jam-packed line-up of author panels, storytimes, book signings, crafts, and a local vendor marketplace! For the full line-up, visit https://bit.ly/3Qsn8e0

A special shoutout to our partners Bel Canto Books, and our sponsors Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library.

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, all LBPL locations and services, including the main phone line, will be closed on Saturday, July 4 through Monday, July 6. We'll reopen under regular operating hours on Tuesday, July 7.

Hours + Holidays: https://longbeach.gov/library/visit/hours-holidays/
Digital Library: https://longbeach.gov/library/digital-resources/

In observance of Juneteenth, all LBPL locations and services, including the main phone line, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. We'll see you when we reopen under regular operating hours on Saturday, June 20.

Hours + Holidays: https://longbeach.gov/library/visit/hours-holidays/

The El Dorado Neighborhood Library will be closed today, Thursday, June 11 due to unplanned maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.