The Mark Twain Neighborhood Library in Long Beach will be closed from June 6 through June 17 while it undergoes energy efficiency improvements aimed at modernizing the facility and reducing long-term operational costs.
The library is receiving a major HVAC upgrade that includes a new rooftop air conditioning unit, a boiler, updated pumps and tanks, and related electrical and structural work. These $1.5 million updates are part of a larger effort to improve the library’s energy use and extend the life of the building.
While the branch is closed, patrons are encouraged to use any of the other Long Beach Public Library locations. Digital services such as e-books and research databases will still be accessible online.
The Mark Twain Neighborhood Library, located at 1401 E. Anaheim St., is expected to reopen on Wednesday, June 18, according to the City.
This project is supported by $800,000 in Measure A funds, a voter-approved sales tax initiative first passed in 2016 and later extended indefinitely in 2020 to maintain and upgrade public infrastructure and safety services. State funds through AB32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) contributed $700,000 to the upgrades.
The work at the library is also included in Elevate ’28, the City’s broader plan to invest in parks, facilities and transportation systems ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
For more information, residents can contact the Long Beach Public Library at 562-570-7500 or visit longbeach.gov/measurea or lbelevate28.com for additional project details.
