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Read for Your Rights Zine-Making for Free Expression

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 5:30pm

2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library

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To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread c...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Lobby

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread counterculture, activism, and creative resistance.

Books & Brews: Sonny Boy (Off-Site)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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This October, we're discussing the bestselling memoir by Al Pacino, Sonny Boy. Copies can be picked up at the Circulation desk or via Libby with your library card.As funn...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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This October, we're discussing the bestselling memoir by Al Pacino, Sonny Boy.

LB Garden Club: Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Tuck your garden in now, and let nature do the rest. Fall planting means strong roots and a head start on spring beauty.Join us to discuss, share, and plant it forward together!Do ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

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Tuck your garden in now, and let nature do the rest. Fall planting means strong roots and a head start on spring beauty.
Join us to discuss, share, and plant it forward together!

MOVIES AT WEST: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (West End)

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance. With...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance.

Tech Guy Talks: Cyber Security Tricks

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.Learn tips and tricks on how to stay safe on the Internet. Learn basic cybersecurity like recognizing a secure ...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

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

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Project Hail Mary

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, hum...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

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4th Annual Halloween Pizza Party

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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These monsters won't scare you....or will they? Find out at our 4th annual Halloween Pizza Party! Come in costume for pizza, treats, and enjoy the 2001 family favorite film, Monste...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

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These monsters won't scare you....or will they? Find out at our 4th annual Halloween Pizza Party!

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! We will be u...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

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

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

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Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you!

Rocky Horror Picture Show Interactive Screening

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Get ready to dress up and sing along at our interactive screening of the cult sensation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, R, 1h 38m).A newly-engaged couple have a bre...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

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Get ready to dress up and sing along at our interactive screening of the cult sensation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, R, 1h 38m).

Books & Brews: Who is Government? (Off-Site)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join us for this month's discussion of Michael Lewis' work, Who is Government? Copies can be picked up at the Circulation desk or via Libby with your library card.M...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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Join us for this month's discussion of Michael Lewis' work, Who is Government?

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9:15am	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 Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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10:00am	This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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2:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk with Pria Anand (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. 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).
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3:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Hoopla Overview (Zoom) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! Meeting Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819622819?pwd=7eQbasblb9A0buCLpZt8agzJrIZX2y.1 Meeting ID 838 1962 2819 Passcode
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4:00pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Harry Potter Birthday Celebration (West End) 4:00pm–6:00pm Kids West End Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Kids 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!
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