Maker Camp Provides STEAM Learning Opportunities
The Long Beach Public Library is giving children the opportunity to fuel their brains this summer with challenging and fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning opportunities at the 2018 Maker Camp. From engineering robotic cars to designing 3D prints, campers will explore different advancing technological fields and might even be inspired to […]
28th of June 2018
Launch of the Library’s Veterans Resource Center: Guest Blog by LBPLF Board Director Mary Hinds
A service member’s connection to the military does not end with his or her last day of active duty. After separation from service, the veteran and his or her family are connected for life to a substantial system of benefits and support. But navigating these can be a challenge. The Long Beach Public Library is […]
Summer Reading Takes Children to New Heights
Once the school year ends, children face the summer slide where they miss out on learning opportunities and often fall behind academically. A study funded by the U.S. Department of Education showed that summer reading loss can add up to the equivalent of three years of reading loss by the end of 5th grade. If left […]
14th of June 2018
15th anniversary of Grape Expectations
Look out for details about the next Grape Expectations on June 9, 2019. On June 10, 2018 we celebrated the 15th anniversary of Grape Expectations! Nearly 300 guests helped us raise more than $180,000 to support our foundation and the enhancements and programs that we make possible at the Main Library and 11 neighborhood library branches. […]
7th of May 2018
Take Action for Libraries!
Take Action for Libraries! Today, the American Library Association has gathered hundreds of librarians and library advocates from across the country to meet with their Representatives and Senators in Washington D.C. about the importance of supporting libraries on the national level. You can join them by calling your representatives today and tomorrow to express your […]
24th of April 2018
A Nurturing Place to Succeed – Nariah’s Story
Nariah has been visiting the Family Learning Center since her sophomore year of high school. High school can be a stressful time with difficult classes and all the preparation it takes to graduate and move on to the next step. When Nariah first discovered the Library, she would usually go to Dana Neighborhood Library or […]
Connecting and Making a Difference – Steve’s Story
Steve Leary first visited the Long Beach Public Library in 2008. At that time, he was apprehensive about using one of the library’s computers. Due to the high cost of internet, he didn’t have a computer at home. With encouragement from his younger sister, who lives in Ireland and wanted to be able to communicate […]
2nd of April 2018
Grunion Gazette: Long Beach Public Library Encourages Adults To Go Back To School
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30th of March 2018
Visit Your Local Public Library (Opinion)
The following letter to the editor by our Board President, Susan Redfield, appeared in the March 22, 2018 issue of the Press-Telegram. To view the original letter on the Press-Telegram’s website, Click HERE. Re “California librarian not a prim post at all” (Opinion, March 17): Thank you for Larry Wilson’s piece about Greg Lucas, California’s […]
Makerspace Studio Creates New Tech Experiences
The Long Beach Public Library makerspace Studio kicked off the first week of March 2018 with two events that highlighted the new technology and instruction that our Library Foundation supporters make possible for creative minds of all ages. March 3 marked the second annual Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Showcase at Main Library bringing together artists, companies, […]