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AI Series with Josh Varon teaching AI for professional development

AI Upskilling: Using Chat GPT

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Discover what artificial intelligence is and how tools like Chat GPT can enhance work, learning and creativity. This is a 4-part series. You must sign up for each class separa...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussions, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover what artificial intelligence is and how tools like Chat GPT can enhance work, learning and creativity. This is a 4-part series. 

You must sign up for each class separately 

Waking Ned Devine Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: Waking Ned Devine (West End)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Dark Comedy set in Dublin.Two mates from a tiny Irish village conspire to collect the winnings from a multimillion-dollar lottery ticket that ...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Dark Comedy set in Dublin.

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Incredible Dancing Goldens Dogs

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Are you ready to witness a spectacular live trick show like never before? Get ready to be amazed as Diana Frohman and her famous golden retrievers take the stage. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School, Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to witness a spectacular live trick show like never before? Get ready to be amazed as Diana Frohman and her famous golden retrievers take the stage. 

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

St. Patrick's Wreath

Messy Art - St. Patrick's Day Wreath

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!Space and supplies ar...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!

Faire Lilith band with logo

Faire Lilith - A Celebration of Women in Music

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Faire Lilith tribute band.  This acoustic set will feature songs from the trailblazing female artists of the 1990s such as Sarah McLac...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Faire Lilith tribute band.  This acoustic set will feature songs from the trailblazing female artists of the 1990s such as Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow and many more.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Katabasis (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

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Messy Art For Tots - Thumbprint Pot of Gold

12:00pm–12:45pm
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using paper, paint and our thumbs to create our own pot of gold art. Remember to dress for a mess!

After-School Homework Help

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Preschool Readiness

10:45am–11:30am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

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. 

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

After-School Homework Help

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm–6:45pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.  

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Story Jams!

9:15am–9:45am
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Messy Art - St. Patrick's Day Wreath

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!

Bingo at West (West End)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
West End Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in family fun by playing bingo!

Prizes will be provided!

Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.

Preschool Readiness

10:45am–11:30am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Messy Art For Tots - Fork Print Leprechauns

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using paper, paint and a fork to create our own leprechaun. Remember to dress for a mess!

Pi Day Bracelet Craft

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

March 14th is Pi Day.  Celebrate with this beaded bracelet craft, coding with colored beads to signify the numbers of pi.  

After-School Homework Help

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Preschool Readiness

10:45am–11:30am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

Baby Music With Love

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
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. 

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

After-School Homework Help

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.