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Monica Leff, the chair of @literarywomenlb (happening tomorrow!), is our most recent Leaders Are Readers feature. This Women’s History Month, she wants to highlight one of her favorites: Reading Like A Writer. Check out the full feature here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beach-lea…

You’re invited! Join us on Thurs. 4/16 at the @ArtTheatre for an exclusive screening of the documentary @LibrariansFilm. All proceeds will benefit all 12 Long Beach Public Library locations. Purchase tickets to support our libraries here: lbplfoundation.org/event/libraria…

We are excited to welcome our two new Board members, Bette Ann Baker and John M. Edmond! Learn more about their backgrounds and why we're thrilled to have them on the Board here: lbplfoundation.org/2026-new-board…

This #blackhistorymonth, Councilmember @DrJoniLBC is highlighting one of her favorite books to read with her kids: Ada Twist, Scientist. Read about why she loves this book here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beach-lea…

LBPLF President John Mathews II is our featured Long Beach leader this month! A book that’s stuck with John recently is Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Douclef, Ph.D. “This book inspires me to parent more calmly and be a cooler Dad!” Read more here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beach-lea…

Support public libraries this #GivingTuesday! Your gift, in any amount, keeps @LBCityLibrary strong and filled with opportunity for everyone who walks through the doors. Visit LBPLF.org/GiveNow to donate today.

Our current featured Long Beach Leader, U.S. Army Veteran Steven Keesal, selected “Sermon on the Mount” by Emmet Fox. “This book helps me align my perspective each morning by connecting to God before I launch into a high-intensity world.” Read more at LBPLF.org/LAR

Happy #BannedBooksWeek! Last week, we launched the @LBCityLibrary Books Unbanned program, joining @BKLYNlibrary @LACountyLibrary @SDPublicLibrary @SPLBuzz & @BPLBoston in the fight against book bans and censorship. Learn more at LBPLF.org/BooksUnbanned

Long Beach Vice Mayor @RobertoUranga is our most recent featured reader. He recommends the book 1984 by George Orwell as a timely read that has stuck with him since he first read it in college. See the full feature here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beach-lea…

TODAY IS THE DAY! Let’s show Long Beach the power of libraries! It’s @LongBeachGives, and every dollar you give brings us closer to our goal. Give today and spread the word! Visit our page at bit.ly/lbplf_lbgives25

HELP WANTED! Want to help support us as we raise money to support the library? We’re still looking for volunteers for our 22nd Annual Grape Expectations Gala on Sunday September 28. Please email events@lbplfoundation.org to sign up or visit lbplf.org/grapes to learn more.

.@LongBeachGives early giving is here!! Today until Sept. 18, you can support our local libraries by visiting bit.ly/lbplf_lbgives25 Interested in a Duffy Boat ride for 6 with a charcuterie plate? Our top peer-to-peer fundraiser will win one! Visit here to sign up and learn more

Early giving for @LongBeachGives starts TOMORROW! Join our team of peer-to-peer fundraisers to win a chance at a Duffy Boat ride for 6, or donate directly, by visiting our page at bit.ly/lbplf_lbgives25 Help us show how much Long Beach loves our libraries!

Join us for @LongBeachGives and become a peer-to-peer fundraiser! Visit bit.ly/lbplf_lbgives25 to learn more.

We’re now less than one month away from our 22nd annual Grape Expectations gala on Sept. 28! This year’s gala wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our presenting sponsor, @MarathonPetroCo To learn more, visit LBPLF.org/grapes

This month, we selected CSULB @PresConoley for our Long Beach Leaders are Readers feature. Dr. Conoley chose the book “Mound City: The Place of the Indigenous Past and Present in St. Louis” by Patricia Cleary, Ph.D. See more here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beach-lea…

Join our upcoming virtual author talks! Tomorrow, 8/20 at 4pm: Casey McQuiston Thurs. 8/28 at 11am: @tashaeurich Wed. 9/3 at 4pm: @hannahnicolemae Watch these and view past talks at: libraryc.org/lbpl

We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our Honorary Board member Samuel “Skip” Keesal. Skip’s contributions to the Long Beach community and our library were immense. Please see our full statement and a video of Skip from 2023 below.

August is #MakeAWillMonth! Did you know that including a gift to the LBPL Foundation in your will or trust can leave a lasting legacy of literacy, learning, and access for generations to come? Visit lbplfoundation.org/legacy to learn more!

Save the Date: Join us in celebrating National Library Week, a time to recognize the essential role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Now, more than ever, our public libraries need your support!