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Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop with Paula Curci

Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter. We’ll begin with a definition of ekph...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
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In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.

Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, musician and 202...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.

Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

Mindy Mangot

Poetry Festival: The Poet's Craft with Mindy Mangot

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary poetry.  Share and discuss the work of established poets and apply their craf...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!

Senses Poetry Workshop with Dana Monti

Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, t...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can inspire vivid imagery a

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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 13, 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, w...

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! 

Author event with Christie Allen

Author Event: Christie Allen

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

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Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda:  Hurtling Towards Calamity.  Andromeda’s family wins the Intergalactic Visa Lotte...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
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Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda:  Hurtling Towards Calamity.  

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (West End)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they dec...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they decide to do the unthinkable.

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the Ameri...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the American songbook.

Collage workshop with Michael Albert 4/22 at 7pm

Earth Love LB: Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.Renowned American pop artist known for his iconic cereal-box collages leads an all-ages interactive workshop. Participants create pop-art c...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.

Upcycled terrarium and bookmark workshop

Earth Love LB: Upcycled Teacup Terrariums and Watercolor Bookmarks

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Sponsored by Long Beach Arts CouncilLed by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint water...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sponsored by Long Beach Arts Council

Led by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint watercolor bookmarks inspired by reclaimed ceramics

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