This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 mornings from 9:30-12:30pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. 

Registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Play Dough Time

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Canasta Club!

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (back half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah-Jongg Club!

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (front half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Resume Help (Hybrid)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ask the Tech Guy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology, Community Help
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga (West End)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
West End Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Cancelled

Tween DIY Keychains

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using the materials provided, create your own fun keychains for your backpack, keys, or phone charm!

This program is for tweens ages 8-12. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

FUN FOR ALL: Ugly Sweater Workshop (West End)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
West End Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You bring the sweater, we bring the ugly!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night: Holiday Ornament & Ugly Sweater Party!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Create your own holiday ornament. Bring a dessert or snack to share! Wear your ugly sweater to get into the holiday cheer!

Supplies provided!

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.
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.
Cancelled

Pajama Storytime

6:45pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.  

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (West End)

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
West End Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Annual Title Swap & Pot Luck (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for our Annual Title Swap & Pot Luck! Bring a book recommendation and a dish to share as we take a look back at our favorite reads of the year and get excited for what's to come in 2025.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tara's TBR Book Club: The Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Help the Library Director get through her million-page TBR (To Be Read) list! Each month, we'll read one and come together to discuss.

December's book is The Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter.