Services Offered

Book/Media Services

Audio Books & Kits (Book and Audio CD)
Available for checkout, the checkout period for these items is two weeks.
Boundless
Axis360 is now Boundless! Library patrons can check out eBooks using their Long Beach Public Library card.
DVD's
Available for checkout, the checkout period for these items is 3 days.
Magazines/Newspapers
Newspaper subscriptions are available at the front desk. Most magazines are kept on a spinning rack in the reading area.  If you do not see one listed, ask at the front desk. They are not available for checkout.
Inter Library Loan Services
Inter library loan services are available. You can find more information by clicking on the link above or contacting the librarian for more information.
Gabbie
Have a question? Text 228-641-8042 to text-chat with a librarian.  You can renew your books by texting renew due or renew all, check the status of your account by texting status, or ask a reference question by texting help.
Curbside Service
Curbside service is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for checking out books or picking up reserves.

Technology Services

Patron Internet Computers
Internet access is available to patrons with permanent Long Beach Public Library cards or 3 month temporary cards.  Patron computers are available in both wings of the library.  Click here to view the Computer and Internet Use Policy.
Online Database
Our database can be accessed online or from any mobile device as well.
Copy Machine
Our copy machine houses paper sizes 8 1/2 x 11 and is capable of enlargements, and double sided copies. Copies are .20 each. (.40 for double sided copies).
Fax Machine
Our fax machine is available for public use. Faxes cost $1.00 per page to send, and .50 a page to receive.
Printing
Patron computers in both wings are connected to a printer at the front desk that can print in both color (.30 per page) or in black and white (.20 per page) at the patron’s choice.

Group Services

Friends of the Long Beach Public Library
The Friends of the Long Beach Public Library hold group meetings quarterly from September to May.  Membership is $10.00 per year (active or inactive), and membership dues go to support the library.
Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees
The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees meet quarterly at 3:15 pm at the Long Beach Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the following months : January, April, July, and October.  These meetings are open to the public to attend.

Programming

Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story time is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am.  Monthly events are posted on the library’s website and Facebook page.
Family Movie Day
Family Movie Day is held on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am in the children’s wing.  It is a free event and open to the public.  Check the calendar or Facebook page to see which movie is scheduled for the month.
Summer Reading Program
Held in June of each year, the Summer Reading Program promotes reading and weekly activities planned for children who are preschool aged,  those entering grades K – 5, teens, and family events.