This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 "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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Parents" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 12:30pm–1:30pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents 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 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 12:30pm–1:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room 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 "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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Parents" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents 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 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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 Jul 30 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.
Jul 30 2025 Wed Community Social Networking Event 5:15pm–7:00pm Main Library Jul 30 2025 Wed Community Social Networking Event 5:15pm–7:00pm This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Purpose of Meeting A community social networking event featuring guest speakers from the Long Beach Police Department, Fire Department, Sanitation Department, and Finance.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase 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: 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 "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am 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 Jul 31 2025 Thu Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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 Jul 31 2025 Thu ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm 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: 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Author Talk with Pria Anand (Zoom) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Author Talk with Pria Anand (Zoom) 2:00pm–3:00pm Zoom (Adult) Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: 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).
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Hoopla Overview (Zoom) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Hoopla Overview (Zoom) 3:00pm–4:00pm Zoom (Adult) Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Hoopla streaming service!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Harry Potter Birthday Celebration (West End) 4:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Teens, Tweens West End Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Harry Potter Birthday Celebration (West End) 4:00pm–6:00pm West End Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am 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: 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Main Library Open Registration Required 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Film 101: The Gauntlet 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Film 101: The Gauntlet 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Jr. Gamers 3:45pm–4:30pm Elementary School Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Jr. Gamers 3:45pm–4:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving 9:00am–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving 9:00am–3:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting 9:30am–10:00am Kids, Toddlers Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: 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 event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am–10:45am Adults, Seniors Main Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am–10:45am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crochet Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crochet Club 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨