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Long Beach Chooses “One Book” for 2011: Listening is an Act of Love

The Long Beach Public Library Foundation committee of community representatives has selected Listening Is An Act of Love by Dave Isay for the 2011 book week selection. The 10th Anniversary of Long Beach Reads One Book will take place April 1-10, and the committee is working on dozens of activities that will take place all around [...]

Community Reads One Book at Long Beach Sunday Market

The Long Beach Sunday Market in California Heights will host the All Day Read today, Sunday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Week is the annual celebration of literature organized by the Long Beach Public Library Foundation. Come listen to The Soloist being read aloud in the family friendly atmosphere of the [...]

LB Reads One Book: Meet Steve Lopez at opening event on March 3

The Long Beach Library Foundation announces the 9th Annual Long Beach Reads One Book. This year’s selection is “The Soloist – A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music” by Steve Lopez. A variety of events, for all ages, are scheduled throughout Long Beach from Wednesday, March 3 through Sunday, March [...]

Winter veggies and fresh, new baked goods at the Farmer’s Market

We are welcoming back to the Long Beach Sunday Market Ann’s Bakery (don’t forget to mention to Ann’s that you want baguettes) and Lore’s Family Farm with their great selection of winter veggies and cut flowers.  Jesse Frutos is bringing more of those amazing raspberries and blueberries. Gama Farms is also at the market every [...]