This Banned Books Week, we're celebrating the freedom to read and supporting Books Unbanned, which gives teens ages 13–19 outside of LA County free access to thousands of e-books through a Long Beach Public Library digital card. Let's keep stories in readers’ hands nationwide!

What a night! 🍇 Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate 30 years of LBPLF at Grape Expectations. Together we raised more than $600K for all 12 Long Beach Public Libraries! 📚💜 See photos at: lbplfoundation.org/grape-exp…

TODAY IS THE DAY! @LongBeachGives is here, and it's your chance to make a real difference for our community. Every gift helps keep our libraries thriving! 👉 Give or start your fundraiser now at bit.ly/lbplf2026

Support life-changing programs like @LBCityLibrary's Career Online High School by donating or fundraising thru @LongBeachGives to help the library continue enriching our community. 👉 Give or start your fundraiser today at bit.ly/lbplf2026

Our community showed up for our libraries to protect against budget cuts — now, let's show up for @LongBeachGives! Early giving is here, and we need YOU to help us support our libraries. Head to bit.ly/lbplf2026 to give or start your own fundraising page today.

❤️ @LongBeachGives is almost here, and Early Giving starts TODAY! Get a jump start on supporting LBPLF before the big day on September 24. 👉 Give early at bit.ly/lbplf2026 #LongBeachGives #LBGives #LongBeachNonprofits

Thanks to supporters who showed up and spoke out, City Council passed a budget that restores Monday hours, saves library jobs, and creates a partnership with the Foundation to sustain programming. Thank you to the Mayor, City Council, and YOU for being part of this win!

Thousands of you showed up and successfully spoke up for our public libraries. Our Board President John Mathews shares that Mayor Richardson has proposed a pathway for ongoing support, and now it's time to finish what we started! Visit LBPLF.org/action to take action.

"Your voice could save library hours.” Our Executive Director Veronica Garcia Dávalos has a heartfelt thank-you to the Mayor and a call to action for all of us. Let's finish what we started for Long Beach's libraries! 🙌📚 visit LBPLF.org/action to take action.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been turning out and showing their love for Long Beach Public Libraries this budget season! Visit lbplf.org/action to learn how you can help us keep up the momentum.

“Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library have been national leaders in early childhood literacy by providing free, high-quality books to children from birth through age five. She was an extraordinary humanitarian whose generous heart transformed millions of young lives."

Stand up for Long Beach libraries! 📚 📅 When: Tomorrow, Aug. 25 at 3:00 PM 📍 Where: Long Beach City Hall Can’t make it in person? Submit an online public comment at longbeach.gov - visit lbplf.org/action for full instructions!

For this month’s Long Beach Leaders Are Readers feature, District 5 Councilmember @megankerr shares how Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch” offered her new insights into empathy, resilience, and human connection. Check it out here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beac…

Our community deserves more library access, not less. Only 5 of Long Beach’s 12 libraries are open on Mondays, and proposed budget cuts could end Monday services entirely. Sign the petition today to protect library hours and services across Long Beach: LBPLF.org/petition

Our libraries are essential community hubs, but funding for library services is currently at risk. Visit here to take action now: lbplfoundation.org/action/

Recently-selected Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate Ajala Sen is our Leaders Are Readers feature this month. Ajala’s recommended read is “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Check out the full feature here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beac…

We are thrilled to welcome Eddie Angeles, Celine Cordero, Anthony Digiovanni, Ailan Liu, Ryan Timmons, and Michael Vitug to our Board of Directors. We’re also delighted to welcome Veronica Rodriguez Quincy as our Director of Philanthropic Partnerships. Welcome, everyone!

It’s #PrideMonth, and we wanted to know @LBCityCollege President @DrMikeMunoz's book recommendation. He selected “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong. Read more here: lbplfoundation.org/long-beac…

This Mother’s Day, honor the women who inspired you with a gift that gives back 💝 Make a tribute donation in honor of a mom, grandmother, or caregiver who has made a difference in your life, and we'll send a personalized note letting them know. lbplfoundation.org/givenow/

30 years of roots, a future full of branches 🌳📖 We are thrilled to unveil a refreshed brand identity for the Long Beach Public Library Foundation! Our new logo—a tree growing from an open book—captures the heart of our mission. Thank you for being part of our story 💙