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Play Hooray

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Full
Registration Required
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

Fear Free Drawing with Denise Gilgannon Collins

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:45am - 1:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Take the fear out of drawing in this class for beginners and returning artists who wish to brush-up on their skills.

Full
Registration Required
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.

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

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Bodies Bodies Bodies

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month,  Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month,  Bodies Bodies Bodies.

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

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

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

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

Disclaimer(s)

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 :)

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Sign Language

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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

Film 101: The Killers

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our monthly film series, led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for December is, The Killers.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Our monthly film series, led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for December is, The Killers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Friday

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

 

Genre, Year, Rating, Xhr Xmin

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

 

Genre, Year, Rating, Xhr Xmin

This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Jr. Gamers

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!

This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!

This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new.

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

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.

Disclaimer(s)

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 :)

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Music With Love

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Adults" group

MOVIES AT WEST: Serendipity (West End)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

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.

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

Meditative Dance

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, this is for you!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, this is for you!

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

Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Molly Mouse @ 9:30am

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
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

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Disclaimer(s)

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 :)

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 11:00am

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
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)

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

Painting Van Gogh: Bedrooms with Rosa Maria Goeller

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Van Gogh Series continues as we explore the studies Van Gogh painted of his bedroom.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Van Gogh Series continues as we explore the studies Van Gogh painted of his bedroom.

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

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
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.