This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Fear Free Drawing with Denise Gilgannon Collins 11:45am–1:15pm Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu LGBTQ+ Cinema: Bodies Bodies Bodies 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Open Mic Night at West (West End) 7:00pm–8:30pm West End Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Film 101: The Killers 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Cancelled Film Friday 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Jr. Gamers 3:45pm–4:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:30am–10:30am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Baby Music With Love 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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! 🧶✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat MOVIES AT WEST: Serendipity (West End) 3:30pm–5:30pm West End Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Meditative Dance 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan-Feb 2026 Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte! 01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm Main Library 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.
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Molly Mouse @ 9:30am 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid) 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Molly Mouse @ 10:15am 10:15am–10:45am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Molly Mouse @ 11:00am 11:00am–11:30am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Painting Van Gogh: Bedrooms with Rosa Maria Goeller 11:30am–1:30pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.