History Lecture/Film @ The Miller Rm

14 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:30 – 4pm

Join us for an intriguing multi-part program exploring the history of 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded the establishment of over 2000 libraries around the country -- including LBPL's very own Carnegie Library, which once stood where Lincoln Park is today in downtown Long Beach. Limited seating available; first-come, first-served.

1:30 - 2:30 PM, we're screening a 1995 historical documentary film about Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie, who became one of the world's richest men and a leading philanthropist of libraries (among many other projects) in the United States. Rated PG. An introduction will be presented before the film, with discussion afterwards.
3 - 4 PM, join us for a fascinating look back at the early days of the Long Beach Public Library and the creation of the Carnegie Main Library. We'll explore the library's adventures through the decades, from its dedication in 1909, through the damage of the 1933 earthquake, to the 1972 arson fire that brought the beloved building's story to a close. Presented by LBPL Special Collections Librarian extraordinaire, Jeff Whalen!

The Miller Special Collections Room is on the first floor of the Billie Jean King Main Library, located at 200 W. Broadway (on the corner of Broadway & Pacific). Library parking is available in the structure at Broadway & Chestnut Avenue. With library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes & $2.00 for 2 hours; daily maximum is $12.

Library Location: Billie Jean King, Miller Room
Event Type: History and Culture, Lecture Series, Movies and Film
Audience: Adults, Adults (55+ years), Teens
Contact Name: Library Staff
Contact Phone: (562) 570-7500
Department: Long Beach Public Library
Language Access: To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the listed email or phone number. Para solicitar esta información en un formato alternativo o para pedir una adaptación razonable, favor de comunicarse a través del correo electrónico o número de teléfono proporcionado. ដើម្បីស្នើសុំព័ត៌មាននេះ ក្នុងទម្រង់ផ្សេង ឬស្នើសុំតាមតម្រូវការសមរម្យណាមួយ សូមទាក់ទងអ៊ីមែល ឬលេខទូរស័ព្ទ ដែលបានចុះនៅលើបញ្ជី។ Para maka-hiling ng impormasyon na ito sa isang alternatibong pormat o maka-hiling ng makatwirang akomodasyon, maaari pong kontakin ang email o ang numero ng telepono na nakalista.
More info: www.longbeach.gov…

Classic & Arts Film Series @ The Miller Rm

21 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 12 – 4:30pm

Join us for an absorbing, zany (but charming!), and thought-provoking double-feature film series you won't want to miss! An introduction will be presented before the films, with discussion afterward. Limited seating available; first-come, first-served.

12 - 2 PM, we're screening a madcap 1973 Oscar-winning B&W roadtrip comedy caper; rated PG.
2:15 - 4:30 PM, we're featuring a quirky and comical 2006 Golden Globe-nominated supernatural fantasy-drama; rated PG.

The Miller Special Collections Room is on the first floor of the Billie Jean King Main Library, located at 200 W. Broadway (on the corner of Broadway & Pacific). Library parking is available in the structure at Broadway & Chestnut Avenue. With library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes & $2.00 for 2 hours; daily maximum is $12.

Library Location: Billie Jean King, Miller Room
Event Type: Entertainment, Movies and Film
Audience: Adults, Adults (55+ years), Teens
Contact Name: Library Staff
Contact Phone: (562) 570-7500
Department: Long Beach Public Library
Language Access: To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the listed email or phone number. Para solicitar esta información en un formato alternativo o para pedir una adaptación razonable, favor de comunicarse a través del correo electrónico o número de teléfono proporcionado. ដើម្បីស្នើសុំព័ត៌មាននេះ ក្នុងទម្រង់ផ្សេង ឬស្នើសុំតាមតម្រូវការសមរម្យណាមួយ សូមទាក់ទងអ៊ីមែល ឬលេខទូរស័ព្ទ ដែលបានចុះនៅលើបញ្ជី។ Para maka-hiling ng impormasyon na ito sa isang alternatibong pormat o maka-hiling ng makatwirang akomodasyon, maaari pong kontakin ang email o ang numero ng telepono na nakalista.
More info: www.longbeach.gov…

Long Beach Public Library Miller Room

History Lecture/Film @ The Miller Rm

Classic & Arts Film Series @ The Miller Rm