Come celebrate how “Libraries Change Lives” during National Library Month. Experience entertaining, informative, free programs that show that there really is something for everyone at the Long Beach Public Library.
Burnett Neighborhood Library (560 East Hill Street)
•All month
Burnett will create a month-long display of photographs of staff members with those special books that have changed their lives. (562) 570-1041
El Dorado Neighborhood Library (2500 Studebaker Road)
•Mondays, April 21 and 28, 3:30 p.m.
Children in grades K-3 will explore the “Circle of Knowledge” by reading books together and making a craft. Prizes will be awarded for costumes that best exemplify each week’s theme. (562) 570—3136
•Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Join in the discussion of Marcus Zusak’s The Book Thief, an unforgettable novel about the power of words. (562) 570-3136.
Los Altos Neighborhood Library (5614 Britton Road)
•Tuesdays, April 22 and 29, 3:30 p.m.
Children in grades K—4 will create a magical circle of their favorite books. Special tales to celebrate National Library Month will be shared. (562) 570-1045
•Fridays — April 18 and 25, 10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers will enjoy stories with April themes. (562) 570-1045.
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 East Anaheim Street)
•Tuesdays — April 22 and 29, 4 p.m.
The Tons of Fun Book Club will celebrate National Library Month with stories from favorite books. (562) 570-1046.
•Wednesday April 16, 11:00 a.m.
Adults are invited to join the Mark Twain Book Club for a discussion of James Patterson’s 3rd Degree. (562) 570-1046
•April 1 — 30
Teens can celebrate National Poetry Month at Mark Twain Library by sharing their poetry with others. (562) 570-1046
Main Library (101 Pacific Avenue)
•Saturday, April 19, 3:00 — 5:00 p.m.
Anime and manga fans meet to view anime films and enjoy light refreshments. April’s title is Negima (Anime provided by Operation Anime). Club meets 3rd Saturday of every month. (562) 570-7500
•Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m.
Spoken word, poetry reading and open mic for teens. Come prepared to read or just enjoy. Free refreshments. (562) 570-7500
•April 1— 23
Join the teen poetry contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top three entries. Pick up rules at the library. (562) 570-7500.
For more information about Long Beach public libraries, call 570-7500 or visit www.lbpl.org.
