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Teen Night: Clay Dragon Eyes

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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fiery and fun-filled craft session where we'll create stunning dragon eye art!

All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Retro Gamers Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Main Library
Cancelled
Closed
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 are wanting to tryout 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. 

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.

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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

12:30pm–1:30pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party!  We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea.

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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party!  We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.

Snacks and craft supplies provided. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Harry Potter Birthday Celebration (West End)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Tweens
West End Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harry Potter fans, come celebrate Harry's birthday with us!  We will have games, butterbeer and snacks. Dress up in your Hogwarts house colors or in your best wizard robes too!

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Color Our World with Art: Paint & Pass!

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

Join us for a fun and artsy game! 

Paint & Pass involves randomly drawn prompts that participants will have 5 minutes to create on a canvas- then TIME IS UP!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Design Your Own Tote bag

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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own one of a kind tote bag!

Tote bags, stamps, paint, and snacks will be provided. 

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

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Of an Age

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Pokémon Trading Card Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.

Trading rules

• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program

• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at home

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gamers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
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. 

Please be advised this program is for teens ages 12-18.

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 "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
Upcoming
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 "Teens" group

Teen Night: Record Mandalas

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come relax and create your own mandala using upcycled records!

Supplies and snacks are supplied.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Family Game Night at West (West End)

5:45pm–7:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
West End Branch
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play board games or cards at West!

We have several games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary, Backgammon, and Connect 4.

Pizza and prizes will be provided!

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

Poetry Open Mic Night!

6:30pm–8:00pm
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

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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
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2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair

11:00am–3:00pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come one, come all to our 2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair!


Join us to celebrate the end of our 2025 Summer Reading Program at Kennedy Plaza!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Face off with fellow gamers and test your skills. 

Please be advised this program is for teens ages 12-18.

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

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Kenobi" by John Jackson Miller

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of Kenobi by John Jackson Miller. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Create Custom Keychains

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create one-of-a-kind keychains that reflect your unique style.