LBPL CONNECT
Beginning Tuesday, August 2, 2022, we will temporarily shift Alamitos, Brewitt, and Dana libraries to LBPL To-Go (item pick up only) service. All other LBPL locations will continue to offer full services. This is a temporary, short-term measure that is projected to remain in place through December 2022.

Alamitos (562-570-1037), Brewitt (562-570-1040) and Dana (562-570-1042) will be accessible by phone and for item pick up during regular Library hours:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 - 7PM
  • Wednesdays, 12 - 6PM
  • Fridays and Saturdays, 10AM - 5PM

Even though we only have two more weeks left of Summer Reading, there's still time to sign up to earn prizes or catch a special performance! Stop by one of our branches for the following shows:

Wild Wonders:
Aug. 2 @ 1PM at Bret Harte
Aug. 5 @12PM at Los Altos + 3PM at Twain

Noteworthy Puppets:
Aug. 6 @ 10AM at El Dorado + 1PM at Ruth Bach
Aug. 9 @ 1PM at Bayshore + 4PM at BJK Main
Aug. 12 @ 12PM at Burnett + 3PM at Los Altos
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALKS

Tune in to our virtual Author Talks this August! This series offers you a chance to interact with select authors of New York Times Bestselling books through a new series of virtual, real-time discussions. Each talk lasts about an hour and concludes with a live Q&A with the author. Registration is required.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Join us on August 13 from 2 - 4PM in the Miller Room at the BJK Main Library for a hands-on exploration of how to use the Ancestry TM genealogy database (available in our Digital Library). In this two hour workshop, you'll be guided by pro genealogist and family history writer, Christine Takacs. Library laptops will be provided during the program, and familiarity with computers and navigating the internet is required. Program is limited to 20 participants.
LB COMMUNITY BAND
Enjoy "Music From the Movies" with the Long Beach Community Band on August 20 from 3 - 4PM on the South Terrace of the BJK Main Library. This concert will feature soundtrack favorites from Star Wars, Lion King, Mamma Mia, and more! Limited seating will be available, or bring your own beach chair or blanket.
HELP SHAPE LONG BEACH WITH YOUR FEEDBACK!
Long Beach, like cities around the world, faces challenges like traffic congestion, public safety, budget pressures, homelessness, and climate change. Technology has the potential to help solve these challenges.
 
The Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department would like to get your feedback on their new pilot program, a digital rights platform. The platform aims to inform you of City technology/data and empower you to share feedback with the City to be a part of the decision-making process.
Your voice matters to us!
 
Fill out this interest form if you're willing to speak with the City for 20 minutes for a $10 gift card: https://forms.office.com/g/gwEHjRNiXp 
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