Long Beach Public Library Foundation

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, A Champion of Resilience and Community

Reading has the power to inspire and uplift, much like the remarkable leaders in our community. In Long Beach Leaders are Readers, we celebrate the individuals whose dedication and vision shape the city we call home. This December, we’re honored to feature Long Beach City Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, a disability trailblazer whose life is a […]

Remembering a Library Foundation Director, Friend and Educator

The Long Beach Public Library Foundation is saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and Director Emerita Dorothy “Dee” de Ferranti Abrahamse this past week. Dee lived in many places growing up, but always found a home in the local library. It was there that she developed a love of medieval history, […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Jan Burke, Bestselling Author

Great leaders share a passion for reading, a practice that fuels imagination and broadens perspective. In Long Beach Leaders are Readers, we highlight these inspiring figures in our community as they share their favorite books and stories. This month, we’re proud to feature Jan Burke, a celebrated Long Beach author whose fourteen novels—including the Edgar […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Skip Keesal, A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact in Long Beach

Top leaders of the world have the exceptional simple habit of reading. Whether for enjoyment or enrichment, reading stimulates the mind and fuels creativity. Long Beach Leaders are Readers features leaders in our community as they share their recommended reads. This month, we are honored to feature Skip Keesal, the driving force behind Keesal, Young & Logan, […]

A Love of Libraries: In Memory of Kathy Scott

When the Long Beach Stitch ‘n Beach Knitters lost a treasured member to pancreatic cancer, it was an easy decision to collect a memorial donation in honor of Kathy Scott. It was also easy to decide that the donation should be used to support children’s books and reading programs at the Long Beach Public Library. […]

Join us for Long Beach Gives 2024!

This year, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation is excited to participate in Long Beach Gives, happening from September 12 – 19!  Long Beach Gives is a city-wide online fundraising event designed to support and uplift local non-profit organizations. We’re setting our sights on raising $10,000 to support our vital library programs and services. Your […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Senator Lena Gonzalez, A Voice for the Community

Top leaders of the world have the exceptional simple habit of reading. Whether for enjoyment or enrichment, reading stimulates the mind and fuels creativity. Long Beach Leaders are Readers features leaders in our community as they share their recommended reads. As we approach the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, we are honored to spotlight Senator […]

Press Release: Long Beach Public Library Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, Olga G. Chavez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caitlin Yoshioka Long Beach Public Library Foundation Cait@LBPLFoundation.org 562-628-2441 x4 Long Beach Public Library Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, Olga G. Chavez Long Beach, CA – August 19, 2024 – The Long Beach Public Library Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Olga G. Chavez to its Board of Directors. […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Jennifer Kumiyama, Singer, Actress and Accessibility Champion

Top leaders of the world have the exceptional simple habit of reading. Whether for enjoyment or enrichment, reading stimulates the mind and fuels creativity. Long Beach Leaders are Readers features leaders in our community as they share their recommended reads. This August, in honor of Women’s Equality Month, we are delighted to spotlight Jennifer Kumiyama, the Citywide […]

July 2024 Development News

The Long Beach Public Library Foundation team is excited to share some updates with you! 2023 Annual Impact Report Has Arrived! We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 Impact Report is now available! We are deeply grateful for the incredible support shown by our community last year. With your continued commitment, we look forward […]