This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Monthly Mommy Mixer! 11:30am–12:30pm Babies, Parents Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Monthly Mommy Mixer! 11:30am–12:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies, Parents Program Type: Discussions, Other Registration Required Event Details: Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Local History Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Writers' Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Writers' Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing. Write to prompts and share personal projects.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Adult Craft: Miniature Abstract Ornaments 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Adult Craft: Miniature Abstract Ornaments 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Join us for another Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making three (3) miniature abstract ornaments using paint, mini canvas and ribbon.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Monday Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Monday Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 2:00pm–4:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pilates 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pilates 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto. 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 "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Teen Gamers 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Teen Gamers 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 wrastlin !!! Come play, AEW: Fight Forever, and WWE 2K 25 for PS5. Face off with fellow gamers and test your skills. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid) 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Messy Art For Tots - Sponge Painting 12:00pm–12:45pm Kids, Toddlers Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Messy Art For Tots - Sponge Painting 12:00pm–12:45pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!We will be using sponges, paint and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 16 2025 Tue After-School Homework Help 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids Main Library This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 16 2025 Tue After-School Homework Help 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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 "Parents" group Dec 16 2025 Tue String Instrument Tuning Hours 6:00pm–8:00pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Main Library Open Registration Required 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 "Parents" group Dec 16 2025 Tue String Instrument Tuning Hours 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Adults Main Library Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cancelled ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Zumba 9:30am–10:30am Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Zumba 9:30am–10:30am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Play Dough Time 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Play Dough Time 11:00am–11:45am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Canasta Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Canasta Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (back half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mah-Jongg Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mah-Jongg Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (front half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Local History Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors West End Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 1:30pm–2:30pm West End Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Tech Guy 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Tech Guy 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology, Community Help Event Details: Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors West End Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 3:00pm–4:00pm West End Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being. 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 "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Teen Night: Cookie Social 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Teen Night: Cookie Social 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come for the cookies, stay for the fun. Meet other teens, snack, and relax at the library! 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pajama Storytime 6:15pm–6:45pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Open Registration Required 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Pajama Storytime 6:15pm–6:45pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (West End) 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults West End Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (West End) 7:00pm–7:45pm West End Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.