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All LBPL locations will be closed on Saturday, July 2nd in observance of
Independence Day.
Saturday, July 9 @ 11AM
Billie Jean King Main Library

Enjoy a brunch while the fabulous Master of Ceremonies (MC), Cassie and Katalina, deliver an incredible performance with an additional stand-up routine. There will be food, a photo booth, and opportunity drawings. Come mingle and make friends as we celebrate PRIDE!
Space is limited to 50, register today!
FOCUS ON NATURE

Tuesday, July 19 @ 2PM
Bach Neighborhood Library
Follow a wildlife filmmaker during the beginning of the pandemic lockdown as he starts to notice the intricate lives of bees in his garden. Screening followed by an art activity with the Museum of Latin American Art. Participants will take home Southwest Mix seed packets to plant wildflowers at home.




Saturday, July 23 @ 11AM
Billie Jean King Main Library
Make a colorful impression on paper using local flora and the Sun! 

Tuesday, July 26 @ 2:30PM
Alamitos Neighborhood Library
Under the guidance of LB Sustainability's Blanca Diaz, we will be exploring the benefits of incorporating native plants into your landscape or garden.
Billie Jean King Main Library - Teen Lounge
Wednesdays @ 5PM

4th Tuesdays @ 5PM

Bay Shore Neighborhood Library
Tuesday, July 5 @ 1PM

Burnett Neighborhood Library
2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 3PM

Harte Neighborhood Library
Tuesday, July 19 @ 4:30PM

Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Wednesday, July 13 @ 4PM

With the “Letters To…” writing contest students nationwide wrote letters to themselves, family, teachers, mentors, peers, bullies, future children, etc., on the subject of race, ethnicity, and identity. They also shared words of gratitude, hope, and their personal journey and learnings. Their stories have been turned into an art exhibit that provides an impactful and memorable experience for the students’ writings. On display through August 31.
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Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Summer Reading 2022
June 18 - August 13

Blaze a new trail this summer at your library! Learn about the natural world, explore the great outdoors, pioneer reading unfamiliar genres, and discover new books on the shelves at your local library.

Readers of all ages can take part in the fun, with prizes, programs, and special events designed to entertain and educate.

Summer Reading is fun, free, and for all. Don’t miss out!

HOW TO REGISTER

Register by visiting Beanstack or any of our neighborhood libraries. Don’t forget to download the Beanstack app onto your phone or tablet from Google Play or the App Store to make tracking what you read even easier!

You can also register for Summer Reading by picking up a paper game sheet from any Library location.
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