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Yoga for Health & Peace

10:00am - 11:00pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
This advanced beginner 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. Most poses ...

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.

Black Jacks: Black Sailors and the Underground Railroad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lectures, Music & Entertainment
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Lectures, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:
Frederick Douglass gained his freedom dressed in a sailor's uniform with borrowed sailor papers. Harriet Tubman also worked with Black sailors as illustrated the movie "Harriet." In fact, Black men--enslaved and free--made up 25% of men working in th...

An Afternoon with Lady J: Live Motown, Soul, Blues, and Jazz

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Music & Entertainment
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a special live performance from Lady J of the Sugar & Spice Soul Band featuring Darryl Kendrick on saxophone! They'll be performing your favorite motown jams with a sweet mix of disco and soul music. The vibe is motown ...

First Monday Coffee Hour

9:00am - 9:30am
Discussions, Updates
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Updates
Event Details:
Start the month off right and join Library Director, Tara Lannen-Stanton, for your morning coffee!  We'd love to hear how you're doing, and we're happy to answer any reference or library questions you might have during this hour. Find out what r...

Strength Training & Ab Conditioning with Pat Cappeto

9:30am - 10:30am
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Exercise

Strength Training & Ab Conditioning

This challenging workout is for active adults looking for a full-body workout. We will target multiple muscle groups, from your arms and abs to your calves and thighs. Improve functional activity for daily living by increasing your muscular strength, endurance, and range of motion! Feel free to bring optional light weights and exercise bands if you have them. 

To join the Zoom class by computer, tablet, or smartphone:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81659482153?pwd=TFV3UjJzb3g0TWhlSkNDYVRqOUIvQT09

Meeting ID: 816 5948 2153
Passcode: 339148

To join by phone: 
+1 646 558 8656 US 

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.

Gentle Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Exercise, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus like never befo...

Long Beach Writers' Circle

11:00am - 1:00pm
Discussions
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:
If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm!  To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW button ...

Job Search Workshop: UPDATE YOUR RESUME

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jobs & Careers
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Event Details:
Are you looking for a new job or career? Long Beach Public Library will be offering a series of free job search workshops to provide you with the tools you need for success. Does your resume need a reboot? We'll walk you through tips and tric...

Low-Impact Cardio with Lori

11:30am - 12:30pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
If you've been sedentary all day, 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. Light weights are optional for a full-bo...

Long Beach Memories: A Pictorial History & Discussion

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discussions, Local History
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussions, Local History
Event Details:
Let’s Stroll through time in Long Beach with Fond Memories and Golden Treasures with our Special Guest Lester Kappel. Lester has been living in Long Beach/Lido Beach for 90 years. He was on Civil Defense Patrol under Mayor Theodore Ornstein in the da...

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Youth Services Online
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join Miss Nicole and Miss Eileen to celebrate all things Dr. Seuss! Come please and join us, it will be good! We think that you should and we'd hope that you would! Please register through the link to reserve your craft supplies. You must suppl...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults in YS Online Programs

All adults must be accompanied by a child to attend an online Youth Services program. For the safety of all children, the Library reserves the right to remove such unaccompanied adults from Youth Services online programs immediately.

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

Graphic Novel Book Club

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Youth Services Online
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join Miss Nicole & Mr. Logan to discuss "Bone: Out From Boneville" by Jeff Smith. The three Bone cousins — Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone — are separated and lost in a vast, uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a dee...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults in YS Online Programs

All adults must be accompanied by a child to attend an online Youth Services program. For the safety of all children, the Library reserves the right to remove such unaccompanied adults from Youth Services online programs immediately.

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

STRENGTH & TONE WITH BARBARA

10:30am - 11:30pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
This full-body workout class is designed to engage every major muscle group in your body - all from the comfort of your chair! Learn to use your body as resistance to effectively strengthen and lengthen from head to toe. Beginners are welco...

Exercise and Expand your Brain Power with Brain Aerobics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A Nassau Library Share Program Exercise and Expand your Brain Power with Brain Aerobics Fun for all ages!  Learn basic MEMORY techniques:  Short term/long term memory games; Positive thinking; Nutrition and strengthening the...

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

Zumba Exercise Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
Get a full body workout during this one-hour Zumba exercise class with Maxie Davis. Zumba is a fantastic cardiovascular workout combining dance and fitness, making exercise fun! Make some space, wear light clothing, and get ready to groove!  ...

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.

Ask the Tech Guy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:
Do you have questions about privacy or freedom of information? Have you heard of malware and ransomware but want to know more? Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for a talk every Wednesday at 2pm on all things tech!  We'll discuss how to avoi...

Family Book Group

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Youth Services Online
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join Miss Nicole and Miss Tanya as they discuss "Fighting Words" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Ten-tear-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them in, Della ...

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

Optimize Your Immune System: Combat Viruses & Age Gracefully with a Kitchen Pharmacy with LI Author Marie Ruggles

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Long Island author Marie Ruggles (M.S., R.D., C.N., C.D.E.; Nutritionist/Aromatherapist/Certified Diabetes Educator) presents: Optimize Your Immune System:  Combat Viruses & Age Gracefully with a Kitchen Pharmacy Learn about sc...

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

Preschool Yoga Class

1:30am - 2:00am
Exercise
Library Branch: Youth Services Online
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
Start the fitness habit early for your little ones. Ages 3 and up. Join Miss Lianna in this relaxing and fun program ...

Disclaimer(s)

Adults in YS Online Programs

All adults must be accompanied by a child to attend an online Youth Services program. For the safety of all children, the Library reserves the right to remove such unaccompanied adults from Youth Services online programs immediately.

Virtual Programs

This is an online program provided via Zoom, Facebook Live, or other platforms. Participants are expected to adhere to Long Beach Public Library's Rules of Conduct while in attendance, and failure to do so during a virtual program may result in their immediate removal from said program. Long Beach Public Library will make its best good faith effort to utilize a virtual program platform that will be compatible with the widest array of hardware and operating systems, but the Library makes no representation that every patron will be capable of accessing Library programming virtually using their personal devices or internet connections. More information can be found in the Library's Programming Policy.

BEGINNER'S BRIDGE

10:00am - 11:30am
Lectures, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Learn to play bridge in this fun virtual bridge class designed for players with little (or no) knowledge of the game. It is ideal if you want to understand the game basics or relearn bridge using more modern techniques. Instructor Anne Ba...

Movement for Flexibility & Balance

11:30am - 12:30pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
Designed to help relax and relieve stress by focusing on the breath (pranayama), Stephanie Durso's popular class will help improve flexibility, balance, and concentration. The exercises are done in a standing position, but seated chair modifications ...

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.

Meditation

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Unplug from the news and learn to relax and unwind in this unique online meditation class with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT. Re-center with an embodiment meditation which focuses on the senses and aliveness. Feel the benefits immediately! To join ...

Chair Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
This popular virtual Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice from head to toe and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been practicing yoga since 1993, and she has been p...

Yoga for Health & Peace

10:00am - 11:00pm
Exercise
Library Branch: Adult Services Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:
This advanced beginner 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. Most poses ...

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.