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Rise and Shine!

9:15am - 9:45am
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am - 12:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play Hooray

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile Community Health Bus

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

The Vaxmobile will be on site to promote health and wellness awareness and administer free vaccines and flu shots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CPR Training (Hands-Only)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn the two steps to save a life today. It could save someone you love. This CPR training is the "Hands-Only" method and NOT the certification class.

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

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Interview With the Vampire

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month's film is Interview With The Vampire. Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story to an eager biographer.

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

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
West End Branch
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

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

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

9:15am - 10:15am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

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.

Baby Sign Language

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies
Main Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

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

Baby Sign Language (Point Lookout)

10:45am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers
Point Lookout Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Preschool Readiness

10:45am - 11:30am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Main Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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

Film School 101: The Right Stuff

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Our new monthly film series led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for April is The Right Stuff.

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
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

9:00am - 9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!

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.

Poetry Festival 2025: Poetic Journaling

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join librarian/poet Nicole for this workshop.  Poetic journaling can transform everyday thoughts, emotions, and observations into something artistic and expressive.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Danielle Bertoli for this workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join Adriana Devers for this workshop.  Engage with themes of cultural heritage and the complexities of varied cultural experiences.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
West End Branch
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiences

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Festival 2025: How to Self Publish Your Poetry

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Published poet Judy Turek will explain how to self publish your original work. 

Poetry Festival 2025: Open Mic

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Event Details:

Hosted by Alan Semerdjian, Nassau County Poet Laureate and Deborah Hauser, Suffolk County Poet Laureate.
6:30pm sign up/7pm start

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Library Week

04/06/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!