The Long Beach Public Library Foundation is a group of concerned citizens dedicated to helping the library provide information services to our community that are not otherwise possible due to reduced funding. Funding for libraries has declined drastically in recent years.
Long Beach ranks near the bottom nationwide in per capita spending on books and materials.
There has been a revolution in information technology, placing increased pressure on the library system to provide access to the information superhighway. Our multi-ethnic community requires information to meet diverse language and cultural needs. The Foundation's growing endowment will ensure quality library services and enrichments into the 21st century. The Foundation encourages individuals and businesses to invest in the future with donations, bequests, trusts, grants, and planned giving. All donations are tax-deductible.