The Long Beach Public Library invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library located at 5870 Atlantic Ave., with a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Over the past decade, the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library has been a hub for learning, creativity ...

The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL), in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and Long Beach Forward, and with support from Urban Word NYC, wil present the 2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Finals Ceremony, taking place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). ...

By Dianne Anderson Advocates and leaders came together last week to brainstorm longstanding problems in the Black community, and hear a panel discussion that delved deeper into what Black leadership means. For years, Dr. Alex Norman has compiled mounds of research across health, welfare, jobs, education, and the social justice system. He said the outlook ...