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Yes, we are currently taking research requests. 😊 However, research appointments are limited due to the high volume of requests and the continued pandemic protocols in place for the safety of our staff, volunteers and guests. We ask for your patience as we provide this service amid the circumstances. Thank you. ![]()
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Research requests must be made before appointments are confirmed by our staff. All requests must be made by filling out our RESEARCH REQUEST FORM available by going to hslb.org and clicking on the “Research” tab. At this time please allow our staff up to a week to reply. Do not message us on social media if you do not receive a response right away, we may not see it. We will get back to you as soon as we can. ![]()
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We look forward to having you research through our extensive collections soon. 📜![]()
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Have a great weekend Long Beach! 🏖 ![]()
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Thanks to all who stopped by yesterday for our return to First Fridays! We will be open today from 11am-5pm. Stop by and say hello! ![]()
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Of course the HSLB team had to get some pics before everyone else 😆 📸 Come take pictures in our exhibition tonight for @firstfridayslb ! We have many great spots and vintage hats 🎩 for you to take pictures with.
We will be open from 1-7pm today for our return to First Fridays! ⛵️![]()
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We have extended our hours to join our @bixbyknolls community in celebrating the return of @firstfridayslb . This special First Fridays will be themed to a Grad Nite and Bixby Prom Edition in honor of our Long Beach grads! ![]()
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Our gallery makes a wonderful Long Beach-themed backdrop for your photos. Come take some pics and say hello. Admission is always FREE, donations are always welcome. We can’t wait to see you! 💙
Have you read the remarkable story of Sara Po-Lim yet?![]()
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Sara Pol-Lim was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On April 17, 1975, her family was among the millions of people to be forced out of their home into labor camps in the countryside. Years later she found a new home in California like many other Cambodian refugees. Long Beach became a central part of her connection to Cambodia now thousands of miles away- a home away from home. ![]()
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Find out more by clicking the link below:![]()
hslb.org/sara-pol-lim-ed-d/![]()
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Her story and the story of many other remarkable women can be read online at hslb.org/a-womans-place-in-the-spotlight-highlights/. These stories are part of our online and window exhibition- A Woman’s Place in the Spotlight.
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“Life is a whirlwind of experiences. What we choose to learn from those experiences are often the biggest decisions we make in our lifetime.” By Sara Pol-Lim Sara Pol-Lim was born on Au…