Long Beach Public Library

Phone 562-570-6579
Email jacquelyn.viale@lbpl.org
Website https://www.longbeach.gov/library/

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  • Pride Zines for Teens

    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

     

  • The Passionate Pursuit of Angela Bowen

    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Dr. Jennifer Abod will discuss the life and contributions of Dr. Angela Bowen with the LGBTQIA+ community by screening her documentary titled, The Passionate Pursuit of Angela Bowen. There will be an opportunity for a Q&A following the film presentation and light refreshments will be served.

  • 2024 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony

    Edison Theatre 213 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Please join us this Thursday 5/9 for the 2024 Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony at the Edison Theater, 6-7:30 pm. The event will feature readings from the finalists before the new Youth Poet Laureate and poetry ambassadors are announced. Come out to support our talented, brilliant young poets!

  • Polynesian performance by Mahana Company and a craft hour at BJK Library

    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Join us at the BJK Main Library as we learn about Polynesian dance and culture presented by the Mahana Dance Company. Join us for a fun craft hour afterwards! Don’t miss out on this wonderful event! This program is for all ages. No prior registration required.

  • Dads, Dinos, & Donuts

    Lincoln Park Pacific Ave & W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Celebrate Father's Day at the library with a dinosaurs and donuts storytime for dads (and their kids)! Enjoy donuts & coffee, a donut craft, and a special guest-asaurus that's sure to make this a Father's Day you will never forget. Everyone is welcome (moms too!). *Please note there will be a 7-foot tall, 20-foot long...

  • The Power of Poetry with Aida Salazar & Youth Poet Ambassadors of Long Beach

    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Join us for a unique, interactive poetry experience with award-winning author & activist Aida Salazar, in collaboration with Long Beach Youth Poet Ambassadors Ezequiel Correa and Sammantha Martinez. Enjoy readings, learn elements of craft, & create your own poems. No experience needed—materials provided. Open to ages 10 and up; registration requested. El Poder de la...

  • Traditional lion dance in a yellow costume with a crowd watching under a blue tent labeled "Long Beach Public Library."

    API Heritage Month Opening Event

    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) has announced its annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, taking place from May 1-31, 2025. The celebration will kick off with a special AAPI Heritage Month Opening Event at Billie Jean King Main Library. This exciting event will feature a performance by Modern Aspara,...

  • Soulful Women in Jazz at Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park Pacific Ave & W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Join us at BJK Main Library and Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 1:30–4:30 PM to celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month! Experience a vibrant afternoon of music, conversation, and culture as we honor the powerful legacy of African American music.   Women in Jazz Panel Discussion 1:30–2:30 PM | The Miller Room...

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    SEED Summer Creative City Lab 2025

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    Billie Jean King Main Library 200 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Registration now open for SEED Summer Creative City Lab for middle schoolers! Join the Long Beach Public Library for a week of exploration, making friends, creativity, and design in Downtown Long Beach! A free week of camp at the beautiful Billie Jean King Main Library. Kids learn about our city and who gets to make...