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Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, December 29, 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 on password managers.Do you have trouble remembering all of your passwords? We will discuss what password ...

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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 on password managers.

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

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! This month's ...

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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!

MOVIES AT WEST: Serendipity (West End)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after.

Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm

Main Library

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Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge. Grab a cup of reading inspiration and complete our coffee-themed Bingo car...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

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Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

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Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club. All you have to do is show up and read! Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club. All you have to do is show up and read! Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York Special Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Parents

Program Type: Community Help

Registration Required

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Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—leads a practical and empowering session for parents, caregivers, a

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Happy Land (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby with ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

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All Day					This event is in the "Adults" group Long Beach Soup Kitchen Juice Box Drive 12/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/21/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Help Event Details: Kick off Giving Tuesday and donate to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen's 3rd Annual Juice Box Drive! With demand now exceeding hundreds of meals weekly, the pantry is asking for your help to replenish supplies of juice boxes.
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 Story Jams! 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: Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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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2:30pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Stenciled Gift Bags (West End) 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults West End Branch Closed Registration Required Payment 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: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: These gift bags just might outshine what's inside them! Disclaimer(s) Supplies fee There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing director@longbeachlibrary.org.
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3:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Social Worker Information Session 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Main Library 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: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Help Event Details: Social workers from the Oceanside Friedberg JCC will be in the lobby to connect individuals and families to a wide range of free and confidential community based services, including:			This event is in the "Adults" group Data Axle 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 Data Axle!
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4:30pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Art - Slinky Art 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Main Library 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: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We will be using Slinky toys, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Supplies Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
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6:30pm		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 Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Love chess? Want to learn how to play? Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above. Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.
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7:00pm						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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Parents" group Bingo at West (West End) 7:00pm–8:00pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents West End Branch Closed 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Parents" 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, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Engage in family fun by playing bingo! Prizes will be provided! Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.
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