Huntington Beach Public Library
The Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center (HBPL) is located in Huntington Beach, California. This medium-sized public library offers free wireless access, online databases, books, children's programs, computers, DVD movies, CD music for the residents of Huntington Beach, California. Non-residents are also welcome to use the library's resources for a nominal fee. The library is financed and governed by the City of Huntington Beach, California. Volunteers also subsidize the library system by selling used books, operating a gift shop, running charitable events, and repairing books.
The first library in Huntington Beach opened in 1909 and has since evolved to a five location library system: Central, Main Street, Oak View, Helen Murphy, and Banning.
Read more about Huntington Beach Public Library: Central Library, Main Street Branch, Oak View Branch, Helen Murphy Branch, Banning Branch, Virtual Branch, History
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