Library Pilots Social Work Internship Program to Better Serve the Homeless
On December 2, 2019, the Long Beach Public Library announced that it is piloting a social work internship program to better serve the needs of patrons who may be experiencing homelessness, mental illness or have substance use challenges. The program is a partnership between the Library and the Department of Health and Human Services and […]
17th of December 2019
Champion of Literacy, Nancy Merrill
For nearly a decade, Nancy Merrill has supported the Long Beach Public Library Foundation’s mission at all 12 of the city’s public libraries as a Board member. Nancy has served on the Board during a time of great evolution for the Library. On October 25, 2014, Nancy attended and helped break ground on a much […]
16th of December 2019
Welcome To Our Newest Board Member, Greg Zinberg
As Vice President at the Clark Construction Group, Greg Zinberg leads teams in the procurement, pre-construction, and construction of complex high profile projects. He is an instructor for Clark’s Corporate University and Strategic Partnership Program, and is active in the development of Lean culture and processes. During more than 20 years with Clark Construction, Greg […]
Welcome To Our Newest Board Member, Liz Munzer
Liz Munzer has three children, ages 10, 9, and 7. Liz currently resides in Mission Viejo. Despite her home being in south Orange County, she spends most of her time in Long Beach. Liz works as a realtor for First Team/Christies in Bixby Knolls. Liz also dedicates a substantial amount of time participating as a […]
25th of November 2019
Books That Make Long Beach Librarians Feel Thankful
These recommended books are available at the Long Beach Public Library. Visit the Library’s catalog at encore.lbpl.org. “The book I am most thankful for is Anne Frank: the Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Hitching around the world you find that people the world over are kind and extremely generous. They want the same things […]
13th of November 2019
7th of November 2019
The Complicated Role of the Modern Public Library – Humanities: The Magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities
In her recent article, “The Complicated Role of the Modern Library: Something for Everyone,” in the Fall 2019 issue of Humanities: The Magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Jennifer Howard examines the many important functions of libraries in the communities they serve. Libraries serve as free, shared spaces when many truly public facilities […]
1st of November 2019
25th of October 2019
LB Business Journal: Billie Jean King To Serve As Co-Chair For Library Campaign
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18th of October 2019
Champion of Literacy, Renee Simon
National Friends of Libraries week gives us the opportunity to celebrate some of the most dedicated volunteers and supporters of our country’s public libraries. As the 14th annual celebration begins on October 20, we would like to take the opportunity to recognize a founder of the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library and member […]