Long Beach Public Library Foundation

The Long Beach Public Library Foundation seeks a Director of Communications & Public Affairs to drive impactful storytelling, advocacy, and engagement efforts that support our mission. This role strengthens relationships with city leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders, develops compelling content, and creates materials that support fundraising initiatives. Key Responsibilities: ·??????Lead strategic communications, branding, and public affairs initiatives ·??????Develop content for digital, print, and social platforms ·??????Track city policies and legislative developments impacting libraries ·??????Create advocacy toolkits, policy briefings, and outreach materials ·??????Oversee event communications and public engagement strategies What We Offer: ·??????Competitive salary ($85,000 – $95,000 DOE) ·??????Health, dental, vision, and 3% employer retirement match ·??????Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities Ready to Make an Impact? Apply by April 11, 2025! Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. #CommunicationsJobs #PublicAffairs #LibraryAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement

This March, in honor of Women's History Month, we're proud to feature local author Elise Bryant. An NAACP Image Award-nominated writer, Elise is the author of "Happily Ever Afters," "One True Loves", "Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling," and "It’s Elementary." Before becoming a full-time author, she spent years as a special education teacher, bringing the joy of learning to her students. Now, she spends her days reading, writing, and searching for the best desserts, all while raising her two daughters with her husband right here in Long Beach. Read her full feature on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDbyeXhq

The Library Foundation is proud to support the Long Beach Public Library's monthly virtual author talk series, and you are invited to participate! In March, you’ll learn how to fix what’s not working, the 60s feminist movement, and a fictional sisterhood of 2000s rock. Registration is required for the live events. Each talk features the chance to submit questions for an author Q&A. The events will be recorded and uploaded to the author talk archive. Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working with Dan Heath ???#1 New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments ???March 12 at 11:00 AM RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gMBmiKBM The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America with Clara Bingham ???Award-Winning Journalist and Author of Women on the Hill and Witness to the Revolution ???March 20 at 11:00 AM RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gcWbU4Jb The Dreams We Chase: In Conversation with Jennifer Weiner ???#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of In Her Shoes and The Breakaway ???March 26 at 4:00 PM RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g-DfMvaV #LBPLF #OnlineAuthorTalks #VirtualAuthorTalks #AuthorTalks

Here's a little tour of the Studio inside Billie Jean King Main Library! Libraries are more than books! ???? Long Beach Public Libraries offer: ?? Free Wi-Fi, plus Chromebooks and hot spots that you can check out ?? Makerspaces, plus Family Learning Centers where you can get resume help, use adaptive technology, and receive one-on-one tutoring ?? Storytimes, plus Dive into Learning programming designed to support little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers …and so much more! Celebrate Library Lovers Month by visiting today! ?? #LibraryLoversMonth #LibrariesForAll #LongBeachLibrary #LBPLF

Growing Little Library Lovers! There’s nothing sweeter than seeing a child fall in love with books. ??? Libraries open up a world of imagination, learning, and possibility—starting from the very first storytime. This #LibraryLoversMonth, let’s celebrate the magic libraries bring to young minds. ?? Share your favorite library memory with your little one in the comments! #LittleLibraryLovers #LongBeachLibraries #RaisingReaders #LBPLF

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with Randy & Dale Kemner! The owners of Wine Country share their favorite reads and why libraries hold a special place in their hearts. Read their full feature on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gtKenmGH #LBLeadersAreReaders #LibraryLoversMonth #SupportLibraries #LBPLF

February is a time to celebrate love, and what better way than to support our Long Beach libraries? Join the Long Beach Luminaries with a monthly gift of just $10! Your contribution helps provide vital literacy programs and resources for our community. Plus, mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Grape Expectations Gala on September 28, 2025! #LibraryLove #LongBeach #CommunitySupport #GrapeExpectations #LiteracyMatters https://conta.cc/4hzAVaX

Love Stories Start at the Library Libraries are filled with love stories—from romance novels to the lifelong love of reading they spark. This Valentine’s Day, write your own love story by becoming a Long Beach Luminary and sustaining library programs for generations to come! ?? Become a monthly donor today: https://lnkd.in/dSJZewTW #ForTheLoveOfLibraries #ValentinesGiving #LBLuminaries #LBPLF

Join the Long Beach Public Library in Honoring Black History and Culture in Long Beach Kicking off the fun is a two-day celebration honoring Black history, culture, and community. ?? February 7 & 8, 2025 ?? African American Cultural Center, Long Beach Friday, February 7 | 6 - 9 PM -Live music -Vendor marketplace -Fashion show preview -Special guests Saturday, February 8 | 12 - 3 PM -Family portraits -Spades tournament -Storytimes -Music and giveaways The Long Beach Public Library Foundation is proud to help fund Black History Month as part of Reflections of Long Beach, a year-round cultural initiative that highlights the diverse stories and contributions of our community. Through this program, we support vital educational and cultural programming that enriches lives throughout Long Beach. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating, learning, and honoring Black history. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gUThMA5V #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityEngagement #LongBeachEvents #CulturalCelebration #LBPLF #LBPLFfunded

February Author Talks – Join the Conversation! The Long Beach Public Library brings you another month of thought-provoking virtual author talks! From the science behind pandemics to dystopian storytelling and a powerful family history of resilience, these discussions are not to be missed. ?? Feb. 4 at 11 AM – How We Create Pandemics with Sabrina Sholts (Smithsonian Anthropologist) Watch the recording in the archive! ?? Feb. 11 at 4 PM – Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective with Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow) ?? Feb. 18 at 11 AM – I Am Nobody’s Slave with Lee Hawkins (Pulitzer Prize Finalist & Journalist) ?? Submit your questions for the live Q&A! Registration is required. Can’t make it live? All talks will be recorded and available later. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gF4GB_Nb ?? Which talk are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! #LBPLAuthorTalks #LongBeachReads