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@LBPLFoundation

Our nonprofit supports & advocates for all 12 @lbcitylibrary branches 📚 Join us! #LibrariesTransform

 Long Beach, CA
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Joined April 2011
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The City of Long Beach is inviting your input on FY25. Let the City know that LIBRARIES ARE A PRIORITY! Jan. 22 📍Houghton Park Jan. 25 📍Cabrillo High School Jan. 30 📍Rec Park Community Center Jan. 31 📍Zoom Or complete the online survey by 2/1: l8r.it/yutP
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Equal opportunities are no longer enough. #EmbraceEquity #InternationalWomensDay
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Someday Maybe #lbpl 📚📚
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We want to know! What was the last thing you checked out from the @LBCityLibrary?
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Happy #ReadAcrossAmericaDay What's the book you LOVED when you were a kid?
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Unleash their creativity! @LBCityLibrary’s SEED Creativity Incubator workshops will challenge participants to think outside the box, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and connect them with a passionate community of makers, learners, and educators. ℹ️ bit.ly/3ZeyJf6
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🚨 PSA 🚨 from Cadet Intern Paige Jorgensen! Long Beach has issued a storm advisory for residents and visitors in anticipation of the severe winter weather expected to impact Long Beach and the surrounding areas through Saturday, Feb. 25.
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In observance of Presidents Day, all LBPL locations and services, including the main phone line, will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 18. As per our normal schedule, we are not open Sundays or Mondays and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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This #PresidentsDay many City facilities will be closed and some services may be impacted. Get a full list of closures here. ℹ️ bit.ly/3YwuETD
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Love is telling people about the library.
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Our virtual Black History Month storytimes are available 24/7 -- check them out on our YouTube ➡️ bit.ly/3RqHYq7
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TOP 3 PLACES TO VISIT FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES | Online or in-person! Here are our picks!⁠ ⁠ · Aquarium of the Pacific @aquariumpacific⁠ · Algalita Marine Research and Education @algalita ⁠ · BYO at Algalita @bringyourownlongbeach⁠ · Libraries! @lbcitylibrary⁠
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The Mark Twain Neighborhood Library in @LBCityLibrary is showcasing their huge collection of Khmer-language materials thanks to @US_IMLS funding! Federal library funding is helping community members of all backgrounds access materials! sigtrib.com/mark-twain-libra… @RepLowenthal

Mark Twain Library invites residents to play Khmer bingo challenge - Signal Tribune

The Mark Twain Library is hoping to highlight its vast collection of Khmer language books through a Khmer collection bingo challenge. 

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Incredibly grateful to join @RepBarragan and @RexRichardsonLB this afternoon to celebrate $250,000 in Federal funding allocated to expand language access & early childhood programming at our Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library! 📚
Mayor Garcia speaks from a lectern with the seal of the House of Representatives in front of Michelle Obama Library. Behind him are Representative Barragán, Vice-Mayor Richardson and Cathy De Leon, director of the Long Beach Public Library.

ALT Mayor Garcia speaks from a lectern with the seal of the House of Representatives in front of Michelle Obama Library. Behind him are Representative Barragán, Vice-Mayor Richardson and Cathy De Leon, director of the Long Beach Public Library.

Mayor Garcia, Representative Barragán, Vice-Mayor Richardson, and Director De Leon join a group photo with library staff and attendees posing with a large commemorative check make out to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library for $250,000.

ALT Mayor Garcia, Representative Barragán, Vice-Mayor Richardson, and Director De Leon join a group photo with library staff and attendees posing with a large commemorative check make out to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library for $250,000.

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With the first day of school quickly approaching, don't forget to equip yourself with tools to succeed! LBPL offers a variety of free, easy to use homework resources in our digital library ✏️ Check them out here: longbeach.gov/library/news/h…
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ALT Graphic reads "HOMEWORK RESOURCES" in a blue font. Illustrations of books, pencils, laptops, and erasers surround the text.

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Spend summer afternoons @ Lincoln Park with us! This month, these programs are happening on the terrace of BJK Main: 🌋Shipwrecks, Volcanoes, & Earthquakes, Oh My! Ages 6-12 Aug. 19 & 26 @ 1PM 🔬Microscope Workshop, Ages 10+ Aug. 17 & 24 @ 1PM 📚Bilingual Storytime Aug. 27 @ 1PM
Graphic features a digital illustration of the exterior of the Billie Jean King Main Library. Text at the top of the graphic reads "LIBRARY PROGRAMS in the park".

ALT Graphic features a digital illustration of the exterior of the Billie Jean King Main Library. Text at the top of the graphic reads "LIBRARY PROGRAMS in the park".

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Teens, if you're looking for a fun way to earn service learning hours and meet new friends, join the Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Find out how to get involved: bit.ly/3O40fWW
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ALT Photo of four teenagers standing around a wooden table inside the Harte Library. The table is filled with craft supplies and the teens are holding up paper rainbows that they created.

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Don't forget to enter the Friends of the LBPL's Essay Contest before Aug. 13! Kids ages 6-18 are encouraged to write an essay on the following: "Describe a book that helped you learn about a new time, place, or emotion" for a chance to win up to $100 at Barnes & Noble.
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ALT Graphic reads "Friends of the Long Beach Public Library: ESSAY CONTEST. Describe a book that helped you learn about a new time, place, or emotion!"

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Before audiobooks, there were "Talking Books"! In the 1970s, LBPL provided these vinyl talking books to patrons with visual impairments, through a partnership with the Braille Institute. #TBT For more historical photos, browse our digital archive: bit.ly/3zeI8bs
Library clerk (later Librarian) Christine Burcham sits in front of a record player, removing a 33-1/3 vinyl record from its sleeve. A special shipping container for library materials is on the table in the foreground. On the wall in the background is a hand-lettered sign reading: "Services for the Handicapped," as well as a variety of small memos taped on the wall nearby. A rotary-dial telephone sits on the table next to the record player.

ALT Library clerk (later Librarian) Christine Burcham sits in front of a record player, removing a 33-1/3 vinyl record from its sleeve. A special shipping container for library materials is on the table in the foreground. On the wall in the background is a hand-lettered sign reading: "Services for the Handicapped," as well as a variety of small memos taped on the wall nearby. A rotary-dial telephone sits on the table next to the record player.

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Our beautiful local #library, @LBCityLibrary not only has a great selection of #books but also has some wonderful events happening all summer long. They're close to us at @SeaprtVilageLB so check out their website for more details. bddy.me/3ReTxjq
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@LBCityLibrary I got my library card and checked out my first two books. I can't wait to finish these books so I can go back and visit the beautiful space. @LongBeachCity #longbeach #longbeachlove #california #khmer #cambodian #library #books
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Join us for our first “Drag Me to Brunch” event. Participants ages 15-25 will enjoy a brunch while our guest MCs, Cassie and Katalina, deliver a performance & stand-up routine. Come mingle & celebrate Pride! Space is limited to 50. Registration required: bit.ly/3yzm7om
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