Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?

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.

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

Snacks and craft supplies provided. 

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

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!

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. 

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).

Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Hoopla streaming service!

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 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

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.

Our 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.

Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!

This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new.

The AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Attending this class could make you eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨