16th Annual Grape Expectations
On June 9, 2019 we celebrated the 16th annual Grape Expectations gala in support of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation. Over 300 guests enjoyed premier silent and live auctions featuring fine wines and exciting experiences, dined on gourmet foods with expertly chosen wine pairings by Randy Kemner of The Wine County, and raised more […]
Learning and Teaching at the Library – Sanghak Kan’s Story
Many of our Library Foundation donors and the Library’s volunteers provide support because a public library made a difference in their lives and they want to help others who depend on library programs. Sanghak Kan and his family are prime examples of those who have had their lives transformed by the Library and then support […]
Dictionary Days Receives Statewide Recognition
On June 9, at the 2019 Grape Expectations gala, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation was awarded the California Association of Teachers of English 2019 Award of Merit for the annual Dictionary Days program. In accepting the award, Kate Azar, Library Foundation Executive Director, announced that the Library Foundation shares this honor with the Earl […]
12th of June 2019
Honoring Marathon Petroleum Corporation
On June 9, at the 16th annual Grape Expectations gala, we were proud to honor Marathon Petroleum Corporation with the 2019 Library Leadership Award for their support of innovative library programs. Every week, the Long Beach Public Library’s Mobile Studio hosts workshops at locations throughout the city, including branch libraries, parks, schools, and community events. […]
Honoring Victor and Patricia McCarty
On June 9, at the 16th annual Grape Expectations gala, we were proud to honor Victor and Patricia McCarty with the 2019 Durnin Family Award for their dedication to libraries and literacy. Vic is one of the earliest members of the Library Foundation Board of Directors, joining in 1999 and serving in several positions where […]
29th of May 2019
Grunion Gazette: Long Beach Library Foundation Has Grape Expectations For Fundraiser
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26th of May 2019
Grunion Gazette: Long Beach Library Family Learning Centers Continue Growth
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15th of May 2019
Happy 20th Anniversary to the Family Learning Center Program
On this day in 1999, the Long Beach Public Library with support from donations to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation opened the Family Learning Center at Burnett Neighborhood Library. This center was the first of the Family Learning Centers at the Long Beach Public Libraries where students of all ages can obtain free one-on-one […]
2nd of May 2019
Congratulations Dive into Reading Graduates!
On April 19, the Long Beach Public Library held the first graduation celebration for children in the Dive into Reading program. Dozens of children and their families packed the community room of Mark Twain Neighborhood Library for ocean themed stories, games, and crafts. All graduates wore purple graduation caps and were awarded a certificate of […]
30th of April 2019
