It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!

Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry in Motion - Film Screening and Q & A

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene.

Poetry Festival 2025: Lyrics are Poetry Songwriting Workshop

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

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.

All about Passover! Family Storytime & Crafts

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Children will go back in time to the story of exodus and discover how Passover is celebrated today through giant storytelling, a themed sensory bin and a Seder plate craft! Mark your calendars and join the festive fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

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.

Poetry Festival 2025: Flash Mob Poetry

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

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.