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Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 fo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
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)

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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Here to Help: Police Officer Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car o...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car outside the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

LBPL Scribblers Writing Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join published author and creative writing teacher Marc DeSantis for this interactive writing circle. Bring works in progress and writing materials. Please register.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join published author and creative writing teacher Marc DeSantis for this interactive writing circle. Bring works in progress and writing materials. Please register.

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.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Family Book Club: Rereading Childhood Favorites

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to dis...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to discuss the classics that shaped our childhoods.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MOVIES AT WEST: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (West End)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Following the death of the family patriarch, the Portokalos family decides to embark on a grand odyssey to his homeland in Greece for a no-holds-barred family reunion. Along the wa...

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

Following the death of the family patriarch, the Portokalos family decides to embark on a grand odyssey to his homeland in Greece for a no-holds-barred family reunion.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabaret Festival 2024: Margaret Curry presents The Space in-Between

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Through compositions by Johnny Mercer, Yip Harburg, Chaka Khan, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Webb, and more, MARGARET CURRY explores and delights in the universe between the p...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Through compositions by Johnny Mercer, Yip Harburg, Chaka Khan, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Webb, and more, MARGARET CURRY explores and delights in the universe between the present and the future, the good and the bad, hope and what’s-to-com

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

Lag Baomer Storytime

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Craft Clean Out!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Have you missed any of our craft programs? Here is your chance to create crafts with our leftover supplies! 

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have you missed any of our craft programs? Here is your chance to create crafts with our leftover supplies! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cabaret Festival 2024: Hannah Jane presents Hey Y'all & Yee Haw

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get nostalgic with Reba, Dolly, Shania and other Queens of Country Music from the 90s through today with Hannah Jane and her band. Backed by heartwarming stories of the music th...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Get nostalgic with Reba, Dolly, Shania and other Queens of Country Music from the 90s through today with Hannah Jane and her band.

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

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. For children ages 5 months to 3 years. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

For children ages 5 months to 3 years.

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Gentle Yoga (Hybrid)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti. Using a combination of seated and standing...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. For children ages 5 months to 3 years. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

For children ages 5 months to 3 years.

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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 Lapsit

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. For children ages 5 months to 3 years. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

For children ages 5 months to 3 years.

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 2 & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer!  Come down to the lib...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 2 & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

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

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titl...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titles up for discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

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

Monday Matinee: American Fiction

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A frustrated novelist, fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes, uses a pen name to write his own outlandish "Bl...

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

A frustrated novelist, fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes, uses a pen name to write his own outlandish "Black" book and is suddenly swept up in the madness he claims to disd

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

Drop In Community Service

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?

Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board of Trustees Executive Session

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The LBPL Board of Trustees May meeting will begin at 6 PM with Executive Session. The public is welcome at 7 PM during the Public Session. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The LBPL Board of Trustees May meeting will begin at 6 PM with Executive Session. The public is welcome at 7 PM during the Public Session. 

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Please join the Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join the Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!

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

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium! If you've been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Daring and Intrepid Airwomen: Long Island’s Pioneer Women Aviators

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Professor Natalie Naylor for a lecture on Long Island's influential women in aviation. Bessica Raiche, Harriet Quimby, and Matilde Moisant were pioneering women pilots...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Join Professor Natalie Naylor for a lecture on Long Island's influential women in aviation.

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

Library Study Hall

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June!

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesdays: Mini Scrapbooks

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided!

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided!