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Name: LGBTQ+ Cinema: Hairspray
Start: 2024-12-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-26T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Hairspray

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month, Hairspray. An unpopular but optimistic high-school teen in early 1960s Baltimore gets onto a local dance program, whi...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Program Type: Movies

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Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films.

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation. "Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for sec...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event. Set...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 150

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event.

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.

Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event. Set...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 150

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event.

Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

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Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable in...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

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 :)

Vincent Van Gogh: The Art of Flowers Oil Painting Series I

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

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Rosa Maria Goeller leads this series of four oil painting classes exploring the beauty of flowers as seen through the eyes of Vincent Van Gogh. Materials are provided by the instru...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Rosa Maria Goeller leads this series of four oil painting classes exploring the beauty of flowers as seen through the eyes of Vincent Van Gogh. Materials are provided by the instructor.

Banned Book Club: Fahrenheit 451

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join our newest book club celebrating banned and challenged books.This Month:Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Join our newest book club celebrating banned and challenged books.

This Month:

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

New Year, New You! Meditation & Yoga

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

New Year, New You: Awaken Your Mind and Body with Gary Jansen & Nicole Step into the new year with purpose and presence! This yoga and meditation class is designed to reju...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

New Year, New You: Awaken Your Mind and Body with Gary Jansen & Nicole

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Tech Guy Talks: How to Secure Your Router

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation."Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for securin...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

LB Garden Club: Winter Sowing

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join the LB Garden Club for a special class on Winter Sowing!Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors during the winter that takes advantage of natural temperatures to ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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Join the LB Garden Club for a special class on Winter Sowing!

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Branches	Main Library									West End Branch	Zoom (Adult)
Rooms	Auditorium	Auditorium (front half)	Auditorium (back half)	2nd Floor Program Room	1st Floor Program Room	Youth Services Program Space	1st Floor Lobby	Adult Reference Desk	2nd Floor Lobby	West End Meeting Space	No room assigned
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9:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Hatha Yoga 9:00am - 10:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques, to channel vital energy source. This beginner friendly class focuses on yoga poses, breathwork, intention setting, and self care.				This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 mornings from 9-12pm from February 7th through May 30th. Disclaimer(s) Outside organization event This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.
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11:00am		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mah-Jongg Club! 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (front half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 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. Canasta Club! 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (back half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 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. Parker Jewish Institute Alzheimer's Initiative (In person) 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Find out about events and services offered by the Helping Hearts Willing Hands coalition of volunteers from the Parker Jewish Institute for Alzheimer's initiative.
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1:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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.
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2:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology 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. Author Talk with Kim Scott (Zoom) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, will explain the Radical Candor feedback framework and how you can practice it today.
2:15pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meditation (Hybrid) 2:15pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT Meditation will: - EASE your mind - SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body
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3:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga (West End - In Person) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors West End Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 :)
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4:30pm										This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Kids Yoga (West End - In Person) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Kids, Preschool, Elementary School West End Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!
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5:30pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Craft: Wooden Bookmarks (West End In Person) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults West End Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Make yarn decorated wooden bookmarks. Yarn and bookmarks will be supplied!
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6:30pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Video Game Club! (In Person) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends! 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.
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7:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore (In Person) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.			This event is in the "Adults" group. LBNY Bestseller Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (Hybrid) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: In celebration of Black History Month, we are reading the latest bestselling novel from James McBride, *The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store*.
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