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Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. 

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.
Dave with a microphone in front of Brick wall performing comedy

LBPL Presents: Comedy After Dark

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of big laughs with two legendary Long Island comedians: Rich Walker and Peter Bales, co-founders of Stand Up University

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for a night of big laughs with two legendary Long Island comedians: Rich Walker and Peter Bales, co-founders of Stand Up University

Text reads "If it's May, it's Cabaret! Cabaret Festival 2024" with flower images in the background

If it's May, it's Cabaret Festival

All Day 5/17 - 5/19
Festival at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For more information on each concert, click the links below.  Friday 5/17 from 8 to 9:30pm - Jason Henderson: Getting to Noel You Saturday 5/18 from 8 to 9:30pm - Margar...

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

For more information on each concert, click the links below. 

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Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
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)

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 :)

qi gong

Qi Gong (West End)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Yoanna Da Vinci (in lineage of the Wudang, WuGulun and Vietnamese Vovinam Schools)on the healing and delightful journey of QIGONG as Dance, with elements of TaiJi. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join instructor Yoanna Da Vinci (in lineage of the Wudang, WuGulun and Vietnamese Vovinam Schools)on the healing and delightful journey of QIGONG as Dance, with elements of TaiJi.

sign

Baby Sign Language

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies
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! Is ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
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)

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.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

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 :)

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.

Baby and Me (West End)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch for a silly story time and movement class. Designed for children 4-24 months of age and their caregivers.

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch for a silly story time and movement class. Designed for children 4-24 months of age and their caregivers.

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.
two people tending to a growing tree

LB Gardening Club

Friday, May 17, 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 ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
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, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
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
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.

Fanny: The Right to Rock

Film Friday: Fanny: The Right to Rock

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The untold story of a Filipina American garage band that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny, who almost became the female Beatles. Documentary, 2021, NR, 1hr 36min *...

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

The untold story of a Filipina American garage band that morphed into the ferocious rock group Fanny, who almost became the female Beatles.

Documentary, 2021, NR, 1hr 36min

Homegoing

Historical Fiction Book Club: Homegoing

Friday, May 17, 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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
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. This month's book is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

Drawing Club

Drawing Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Junior Gamers

Junior Gamers: Mario Kart

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Not quite old enough for the Teen Video Game Club? Don't worry! Junior Gamers of Long Beach, come on down! Join Miss Sarah at 4pm to play Mario Kart 8 amongst friends. Please be...

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Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Not quite old enough for the Teen Video Game Club? Don't worry! Junior Gamers of Long Beach, come on down! Join Miss Sarah at 4pm to play Mario Kart 8 amongst friends.

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.
Jason Henderson

Cabaret Festival 2024: Jason Henderson presents Getting to Noël You!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jason Henderson is an Actor, Singer and Cabaret Performer, awarded the 2024 Bistro Award for Musical Comedy Performer. His cabaret show 'Getting To Noël You', create...

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

Jason Henderson is an Actor, Singer and Cabaret Performer, awarded the 2024 Bistro Award for Musical Comedy Performer.

Woman doing yoga pose on mat

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.
LBPD

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.

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.

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.  

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

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.

margaret curry

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

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
craft supplies

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! 

Hannah Jane

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.