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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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Branches	Main Library				West End Branch
Rooms	No room assigned	Auditorium	2nd Floor Program Room	Youth Services Program Space	West End Meeting Space
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte! 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.
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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
9:30am
9:45am
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Upcoming 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Books & Bagels: A Literary Breakfast Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Start your morning with great stories and even better company! Books & Bagels is a relaxed, community-centered book club that pairs lively conversation with bagels and warm beverages. 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.
10:15am
10:30am				This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Tummy Time 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Parents Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Babies, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 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.
10:45am
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11:45am			This event is in the "Adults" group Fear Free Drawing with Denise Gilgannon Collins 11:45am–1:15pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Take the fear out of drawing in this class for beginners and returning artists who wish to brush-up on their skills.
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3:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: New Year Vision Boards (West End) 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults West End Branch Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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: What is your vision for the upcoming new year? Join us at the West End Branch to map out your manifestations on a vision board using an array of mixed media. All skill levels welcome. 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.
3:15pm
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3:45pm
4:00pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Winter Snowman Craft 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint and decorate a wooden snowman and bring home some wintery magic with this craft! For kids ages 3 and up. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
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6:00pm			Long Beach Writers Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library Open Registration Required Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Unleash Your Inner Writer with Dana Monti! Join Long Beach School Teacher Dana Monti for an inspiring, creative series of evening writing workshops at the library!
6:15pm
6:30pm
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7:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Artemisia Gentileschi with Professor Thomas Germano 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Popular art historian Thomas Germano presents this visual lecture on the work of the baroque Italian painter, Artemisia Lomi Gentileschi.			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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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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