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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! This month, w...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! 

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.

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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Pet Food Drive

02/23/2026 @ 9:00am–03/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Help
Event Details:

Assemblyman Ari Brown will be collecting pet food & supplies to help local animal organization, B.R.A.T Rescue.

String Instrument Tuning Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Reference Desk
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Teen Night: Scrapbooks & Junk Journals

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create, cut, and collage as you design your own scrapbook pages or junk journals using paper, stickers, and other fun materials—with snacks included—in a relaxed, social setting.

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.
 

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Close

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month,  Close. Leo and Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart.

String Instrument Tuning Hours

9:15am–12:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Reference Desk
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Retro Gamers Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! 

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.
 

AI Upskilling: Using Chat GPT

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
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 

Teen Night: Monogram Letter Craft

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose your initial and design a personalized decorative letter using patterned paper and embellishments. All supplies provided.

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.
 

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.

AI Upskilling part 2 - Prompt Patterns, Models, and Modes

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
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. 

Teen Night: Zentangle-Style Doodling

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zentangle-style doodling & color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

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.
 

Poetry Open Mic Night!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2022-2024, Paula Curci, and

Silent Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

Bingo at West (West End)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
West End Branch
Upcoming
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.

Teen Gamers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Cancelled
Closed
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, this month we're playing... Street Fighter 6 !!!!

 

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.
 

AI Upskilling part 3 - Custom GPTs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
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. 

Custom GPTs

Teen Night: DIY Metal Bracelet: Stamped & Styled

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and create your own custom metal-stamped bracelet!

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.
 

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.

AI Upskilling part 4 - AI in Practice: Review, Q&A, and Everyday Use

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Job & Resource Fair

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business & Careers
Event Details:

The library is pleased to host a Job & Resource Fair in conjunction with the Adult Learning Center and Hempstead Works to benefit our Long Beach community and beyond.

Teen Night: Cosmic Canvas: Pearl Galaxy Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a shimmering galaxy scene enhanced with pearls. This relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop blends creativity with a calm, meditative process.

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.
 

Tween Craft: Deck of Cards Art Journal

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a mini art journal out of a deck of cards.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

Poetry Open Mic Night!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2022-2024, Paula Curci, and

Bingo at West (West End)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
West End Branch
Upcoming
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.