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Adult Craft - Fall Glass Cutting Board (West End)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to decorate a small glass cutting board with Thanksgiving or Fall images.   Registration Required. This class is held at multiple branches, please register ...

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Registration
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to decorate a small glass cutting board with Thanksgiving or Fall images.  

Registration Required.

This class is held at multiple branches, please register for only ONE class.

two people tending to a growing tree

LB Gardening Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

Libby Help

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need some help reading or listening to digital books? Drop in for one-on-one assistance from Library Director Tara on using Libby, your Kindle, or another device for reading and...

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

Need some help reading or listening to digital books?

Drop in for one-on-one assistance from Library Director Tara on using Libby, your Kindle, or another device for reading and listening to digital books.

Twisters Nov 15

Film Friday: Twisters

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. Action, 2024, PG-13, 2hr 2min *Movie...

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

Kate Carter, a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.

Action, 2024, PG-13, 2hr 2min

Historical Fiction Book Club Discussion Group

Historical Fiction Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. Thi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class. Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pen...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Yoga

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Auditorium 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Baby Music With Love

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 

cardinal

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Event Details:

Paint along with instructor Joan Lazarus as you create a painting of a cardinal amongst the birch trees. Please note there is a $10 materials fee for this program payable to the in...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paint along with instructor Joan Lazarus as you create a painting of a cardinal amongst the birch trees. Please note there is a $10 materials fee for this program payable to the instructor on the day of the program.

Scribblers: LBPL Writing Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join published author and creative writing teacher Marc DeSantis as you explore techniques to enhance your writing abilities! Please bring any works in progress  and writing s...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join published author and creative writing teacher Marc DeSantis as you explore techniques to enhance your writing abilities! Please bring any works in progress  and writing supplies.

Alfred Hitchcock Double Feature

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a double feature of films by director Alfred Hitchcock. The Lady Vanishes  Drama, 1938, PG, 1hr 37min Synopsis: An elderly English governess who disappears ...

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

Join us for a double feature of films by director Alfred Hitchcock.

The Lady Vanishes 
Drama, 1938, PG, 1hr 37min

Brooklyn

MOVIES AT WEST: Brooklyn (West End)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries a...

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

An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

meditative dance

Meditative Dance

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
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, ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

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

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

yoga

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, November 18, 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 accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions,...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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)

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 :)

Head Start Info & Registration

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
1st Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:

The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program. Thi...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Lobby
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

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

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

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

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

writing at laptop

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm!  To join on your computer, t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! 

mmm

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, November 18, 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 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer!  Come down to...

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

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

Resume Help Graphic

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, November 18, 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. ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
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.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1st 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: 1st 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.

Trap

Monday Matinee: Trap

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Written and directed by M. Knight Shyamalan, a father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. Thrille...

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

Written and directed by M. Knight Shyamalan, a father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event.

Thriller, 2024, PG-13, 1hr 45min

Library Board of Trustees Executive Session

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The LBPL Board of Trustees will meet at 6pm to convene into Executive Session to discuss individual employee matters. The open meeting (Public Session) will commence at 7pm. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events
Event Details:

The LBPL Board of Trustees will meet at 6pm to convene into Executive Session to discuss individual employee matters. The open meeting (Public Session) will commence at 7pm.