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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, February 11, 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.

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!Space and suppli...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox - Junk Journaling Club

Scrappy Hour: Junk Journaling with Jordana Fox

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join us for Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox, the TikTok sensation known for her creative and cozy journaling sessions! Bring your junk journal and dive into a couple of hours of cutt...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox, the TikTok sensation known for her creative and cozy journaling sessions! Bring your junk journal and dive into a couple of hours of cutting, gluing, and good vibes.

Emo Day Long Beach featuring Cover City Soundtrack

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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It's the second annual Emo Day Long Beach! Cover City Soundtrack will be here playing the songs of Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Roman...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

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It's the second annual Emo Day Long Beach! Cover City Soundtrack will be here playing the songs of Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Romance, and many more.

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, March 2, 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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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!

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Katabasis (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby ...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis.

LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

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Branches	Main Library				Point Lookout Branch	West End Branch
Rooms	No room assigned	Auditorium	2nd Floor Program Room	Youth Services Program Space	Point Lookout Meeting 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.
10:00am			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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.
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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: Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help 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.
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2:30pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Aluminum Foil Stained Glass (Point Lookout) 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Point Lookout Branch Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Design your own framed stained glass-inspired artwork using permanent marker and aluminum foil. These pieces are perfect for display in your home, where they will be sure to have visitors doing double-takes! All skill levels are 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 businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.
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4:30pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Snow Yeti Fleece Tied Pillow Craft 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Elementary School Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make to make a cuddly abominable snowman pillow. All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x227.
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6:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Teen Tech Tutors 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Event Details: Teen Tech Tutors is a hands-on weekly program in which local teens help others (mostly older adults) with technology questions.
6:15pm
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 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 Upcoming 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.
6:45pm
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 Open 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 Open 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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