Long Beach Public Library Foundation

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 […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: City of Long Beach 2024 Youth Poet Laureate, Helena Donato-Sapp

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. In July, we spotlight Helena Donato-Sapp, the City of Long Beach’s 2024 Youth Poet Laureate. Helena is […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Doug Haubert, Long Beach City Prosecutor, Shares His Literary Journey

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. In June, we spotlight Doug Haubert, the Long Beach City Prosecutor known for his innovative gang prevention […]

Long Beach Leaders are Readers: Olga Chavez, Empowering Community and Corporate Social Responsibility Leader

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. In celebration of Mother’s Day and the power of community engagement, Long Beach Leaders are […]

Library Giving Day and National Library Month: Three Ways to Support Your Libraries Today!

April is Library Month! National Library Week, April 7-13 Help us reach our $2,500 fundraising goal for National Library Month, which includes Library Giving Day on April 3 and National Library Week April 7-13. Three things you can do to raise support for the 12 Long Beach Public Libraries: Email your friends and family and ask them to […]