Long Beach Public Library

Over the weekend, our Director Cathy De Leon and LA County Librarian/Director Dr. Skye Patrick sat down with George Takei and to discuss his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy. A special thank you to the LA County Library and George Takei as we wrap up One Book, One Coast 2026!

Missed the talk? It's available to view on YouTube from now until June 24. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04B5HPprivw

A new month means new virtual author talks! Tune in for exciting talks on state fair crafts, LitRPG, grandfatherhood, and South Asian recipes.

Registration is required, sign up here: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming
Can't make the live talk? Sign up anyway and receive a recording of the event straight to your inbox!

Mark your calendars, Summer Reading 2026 is almost here!

From June 13 through August 8, we invite you to "Plant a Seed, Read" with us during this year's Summer Reading program. This time around, you can earn prizes by reading books, attending library programs, completing creative challenges, and more!
To sign up, stop by any LBPL location to pick up a physical tracker, or virtually log your progress at longbeach.beanstack.org.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 to officially kick off the celebration with these special performances:
-11 AM: Michael Rayner’s juggling comedy show @ BJK Main
-12:15 PM: Christopher T. Magician @ Los Altos Neighborhood Library
-3 PM: Christopher T. Magician @ Mark Twain Neighborhood Library

Summer Reading is free and for all ages 🌱

The Long Beach Public Library is proud to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 this June with a month-long series of inclusive, family-friendly programs and events.

Through stories, art, music, film and community connection, the Library’s Pride celebration honors the strength, creativity and courage of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Long Beach Public Library Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with Event Series

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, several City of Long Beach facilities will be closed and some services may be impacted.

Click below ⤵️ to view our full holiday schedule.

City of Long Beach Facilities and Services Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Join us for the ribbon cutting of our new Children's Terrace, happening this Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM! After the ribbon cutting, we'll have a storytime, family-friendly activities, crafts, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet Filipino-American children’s author, Rachell Abalos!

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/42tj4fU

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us at LBPL! This year's theme is "Festivals, Feasts, and Fun!" which we'll be highlighting with special events, crafts, and storytimes across our branches.

For the full schedule of events and more information, visit bit.ly/49kOFE5

Join us in May for virtual conversations with bestselling authors on The Lion Women of Tehran, the relationship between humans and AI, and how to improve your mindset.

Register for free here: https://libraryc.org/lbpl/upcoming

The Celebration of the Young Child is back this year, happening on April 25 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the BJK Main Library and Lincoln Park! This free event provides hands-on activities, family-friendly performances, and local vendors providing free on-site screenings and resources.

Free parking will be available in the Civic Center parking garage located at the corner of Broadway and Chestnut Avenue.

Learn more here: https://longbeach.gov/library/featured-event/cotyc-2026/

We're teaming up with the Libby App to take part in the Lakers Book Club! From now until April 26th, you can check out Jefferson Fisher’s new book, The Next Conversation, for free on Libby!
Get started by visiting https://lbpl.overdrive.com/media/10967857