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Monday Matinee: Road Dance

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This week we COLOR OUR WORLD WITH HISTORY! In a small Scottish village at the dawn of World War I, Kirsty (Hermione Corfield) yearns for adventure and another life across the ocean.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Long Beach Roots: Newspaper Discovery

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join library staff for an introduction to searching Long Beach history using the New York State historic newspapers website.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Monday Matinee: Agatha and the Truth of Murder

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This week, we Color our World with Literature!  In 1926, with her writing in crisis and her personal life in tatters, a young Agatha Christie decides to solve a real-life murder.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Upcycled Book Vase

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
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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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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 "Adults" group

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card.

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

Beach Yoga and Meditation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Events

This is an OUTDOOR event. Please register to receive updates by email should this event need to be rescheduled. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor events will be cancelled at least 1 hour before the start time. 

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.

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 "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Beach Pass Bag Charm

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!  Create your own beach pass holder adorned with beads and charms.  Clip it on your beach bag and you'll be ready to Beach, Read, Repeat!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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: Tie Dye Pillow Cases

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:

Get ready to swirl, splash, and dye! In this vibrant hands-on workshop, you'll create your very own tie-dye pillowcase. 

All materials provided, but be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting colorful!

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

Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a Little Library Wherever You Go!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Color our World with Music: Family Drum Circle

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
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
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Meditative Dance on the Beach

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, this is for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Events

This is an OUTDOOR event. Please register to receive updates by email should this event need to be rescheduled. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor events will be cancelled at least 1 hour before the start time. 

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.

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Beach Yoga and Meditation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Events

This is an OUTDOOR event. Please register to receive updates by email should this event need to be rescheduled. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor events will be cancelled at least 1 hour before the start time. 

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.

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.