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Remembering Carmen O. Perez
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Long Beach Leaders Are Readers: Elise Bryant on Storytelling, and the Magic of Books
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders Are Readers: Elise Bryant on Storytelling, and the Magic of Books
Long Beach Leaders Are Readers: Randy and Dale Kemner, Small Business Owners and Big Library Lovers
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders Are Readers: Randy and Dale Kemner, Small Business Owners and Big Library Lovers
Start 2025 Off With an Incredible Lineup of Online Author Talks!
Read MoreStart 2025 Off With an Incredible Lineup of Online Author Talks!
Remembering a Library Foundation Director, Friend and Educator
Read MoreRemembering a Library Foundation Director, Friend and Educator
A Love of Libraries: In Memory of Kathy Scott
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Join us for Long Beach Gives 2024!
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Press Release: Long Beach Public Library Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, Olga G. Chavez
Read MorePress Release: Long Beach Public Library Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, Olga G. Chavez
July 2024 Development News
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Library Giving Day and National Library Month: Three Ways to Support Your Libraries Today!
Read MoreLibrary Giving Day and National Library Month: Three Ways to Support Your Libraries Today!
Long Beach Public Library Foundation Announces New Board of Directors President, Sean Reilly
Read MoreLong Beach Public Library Foundation Announces New Board of Directors President, Sean Reilly
Show Your Appreciation for Library Workers
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April is National Library Month – Here’s How You Can Help
Read MoreApril is National Library Month – Here’s How You Can Help
What’s happening in The Studio in March
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Library Event: Virtual Author Talks
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Long Beach Leaders are Readers Uduak-Joe Ntuk, Trustee President, Long Beach Community College District
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers Uduak-Joe Ntuk, Trustee President, Long Beach Community College District
Grape Expectations Gala Exceeds Expectations!
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Long Beach Leaders are Readers M. Lissette Flores, Past President and Board Member
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers M. Lissette Flores, Past President and Board Member
Take Action for More Library Open Hours and Materials
Read MoreTake Action for More Library Open Hours and Materials
Long Beach Leaders are Readers — Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach Executive Director
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers — Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach Executive Director
Announcing the Library Foundation’s 2022 Honorees – Celebrate at Grape Expectations
Read MoreAnnouncing the Library Foundation’s 2022 Honorees – Celebrate at Grape Expectations
Welcoming Julia Huang to the Board of Directors
Read MoreWelcoming Julia Huang to the Board of Directors
Welcoming Colleen Bentley to the Board of Directors
Read MoreWelcoming Colleen Bentley to the Board of Directors
Welcoming Diane Anglin to the Board of Directors
Read MoreWelcoming Diane Anglin to the Board of Directors
Long Beach Leaders are Readers — Mayor Robert Garcia
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers — Mayor Robert Garcia
Summer Reading Program Launches with Live Music Performances at all 12 Public Libraries
Read MoreSummer Reading Program Launches with Live Music Performances at all 12 Public Libraries
Celebrating Dictionary Days with Farmers & Merchants Bank and Long Beach Students
Read MoreCelebrating Dictionary Days with Farmers & Merchants Bank and Long Beach Students
Long Beach Leaders are Readers — Anil Pandya
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers — Anil Pandya
Save the Date for Grape Expectations
Read MoreSave the Date for Grape Expectations
Billie Jean King Main Library KidSpace Dedicated to John & Helen Apostle in Honor of $1 Million Gift to Children’s Programming
Read MoreBillie Jean King Main Library KidSpace Dedicated to John & Helen Apostle in Honor of $1 Million Gift to Children’s Programming
All LBUSD 3rd Grade Students to Receive a New Dictionary/Thesaurus Thanks to Dictionary Days Sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation
Read MoreAll LBUSD 3rd Grade Students to Receive a New Dictionary/Thesaurus Thanks to Dictionary Days Sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation
Long Beach Leaders are Readers — Ryan Ballard
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More than 60% of Long Beach students read below grade level. Double your impact with a National Library Week donation!
Read MoreMore than 60% of Long Beach students read below grade level. Double your impact with a National Library Week donation!
Library Foundation Supported Programs in Lincoln Park
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Family Learning Centers Resume In-person Guidance for Youth and Adult Learners
Read MoreFamily Learning Centers Resume In-person Guidance for Youth and Adult Learners
Long Beach Leaders are Readers — Margaret Durnin
Read MoreLong Beach Leaders are Readers — Margaret Durnin
President Lincoln Memorial Returns to Greet Library Visitors
Read MorePresident Lincoln Memorial Returns to Greet Library Visitors
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners in the Long Beach Public Library’s Collection
Read MoreCoretta Scott King Book Award Winners in the Long Beach Public Library’s Collection
Ryan Ballard, 2022 Board President
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Educational Resources Funded in 2021 Thanks to Your Donations
Read MoreEducational Resources Funded in 2021 Thanks to Your Donations
LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO VERONICA GARCIA DÁVALOS
Read MoreLONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO VERONICA GARCIA DÁVALOS
Glenda Williams, Champion of Literacy & Education
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2021 Newsletter
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Library Launches CurioCity: STEAM & Beyond
Read MoreLibrary Launches CurioCity: STEAM & Beyond
The Library’s Mobile Studio Powered by Marathon Petroleum
Read MoreThe Library’s Mobile Studio Powered by Marathon Petroleum
Grape Expectations Exceeded with More than $215,000 Raised for the Library Foundation
Read MoreGrape Expectations Exceeded with More than $215,000 Raised for the Library Foundation