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Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

9:45am–10:45am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Music With Love

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Self Care Saturday: Restorative Yoga

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Restorative yoga is a gentle and deeply relaxing style of yoga designed to calm the nervous system and promote healing on a physical, mental, and emotional level.

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.

Closed for Summer Sundays!

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Description:

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Sundays during the summer from Mother's Day through Labor Day. Our normal Sunday hours of 1 to 5pm will resume on the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Molly Mouse @ 9:30am

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 11:00am

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Crafts: Record Mandalas

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come relax and create your own mandala using upcycled records!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Resume Help (Hybrid)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Monday Matinee: Alive Inside

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

This week we COLOR OUR WORLD WITH MUSIC.  ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pilates

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gamers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens of Long Beach, do you have what it takes to reign supreme in Super Smash Bros.?

Face off with fellow gamers and test your skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Long Beach Public Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Romance Book Club: Summer in the City (West End)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
West End Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! This month, join us for a talk about Summer in the City by Alex Aster, at our West End Branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Babies" group

Messy Art with your BABY!

11:15am–11:45am
Babies
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for another fun session of Messy Art with your Baby!

This event is in the "Babies" group

Club Bébé

1:00pm–1:45pm
Babies
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... 

Located at in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...

This place has everything; black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channel Jr. and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Baseball and Basketball in Days Gone By (Zoom)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Zoom (Adult)
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love baseball & basketball?

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Color our World with Music: Family Drum Circle

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our community drum circle facilitated by Laura Cerrano. This event offers a lively and engaging drumming experience that focuses on well-being and bringing people together through rhythm!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Color Our World with Music: Teen/Adult Drum Circle

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our community drum circle facilitated by Laura Cerrano. This event offers a lively and engaging drumming experience that focuses on well-being and bringing people together through rhythm!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Albums & Asanas: Beach Boys: Good Yoga Vibrations

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where vinyl & vinyasa meet! Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's record collection. This month we will be featuring the music of the Beach Boys!

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am–12:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. 

This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. 

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.